Senior Cybersecurity Analyst

at  Chemistry Consulting

Chemistry Consulting Group has been retained by Focused Education Resources to assist in searching for an Senior Cybersecurity Analyst.
Focused Education Resources (Focused Education) is hiring a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst to join their growing technology team, and has retained Chemistry Consulting Group to assist with the search! Currently Focused Education members consist of all 60 BC school districts, more than 100 independent and First Nations schools, and the Northwest Territories and the Yukon Departments of Education.
Under the direction of the Director of Technology Services, the primary role of the Senior Cybersecurity Analyst will be to provide subject matter expertise in cybersecurity and data governance to members of the K-12 school district community, to ensure the successful execution of the Focused Education Resources Cybersecurity Services program. The position will provide cybersecurity related governance, risk management, and audit services support to school districts as required.
The Senior Cybersecurity Analyst is responsible for advising, coaching, planning, and implementing cybersecurity initiatives in support of school districts to assist them in protecting their technologies and data. In addition, the Senior Cybersecurity Analyst is accountable for engaging with and providing leadership to various stakeholders to promote continuous improvement and understanding of cybersecurity risks and best practices.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

B.Sc. in computer science or related discipline
Cybersecurity related certification
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
4 – 6 years cybersecurity experience within a technically complex organization

REQUIRED SKILLS

Experience leading and overseeing security investigations, audits and assessments
Experience with Pen Testing and Hacking techniques
Experience with log management platforms (SIEMs)
Ability to document, graph or otherwise visually represent security concepts, configurations, and workflows
Project oriented
Analytical with meticulous attention to accuracy and detail.
Strong understanding of Windows and Linux operating systems
Strong understanding of the TCP/IP stack
Strong understanding of cloud platforms and how they integrate into security models.
Excellent organizational, administrative, interpersonal, and communication skills (verbal, written and presentation)
A high level of professionalism and ability to collaborate and work effectively with all stakeholders
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, exercise initiative, diplomacy, and discretionary judgment
Demonstrated ability to compose written material in a variety of formats
Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities and demands

Technical Leadership
Lead technical direction and define cybersecurity requirements for cybersecurity related projects (‘Security by Design’).
Continuously advise, maintain, and apply industry best practices in cybersecurity and data governance.
Champion strategies to protect school district data, communications, and technologies, from being stolen, manipulated, held at ransom, corrupted, or otherwise accessed illegally.
Planning & Execution
Perform cybersecurity assessments to test and identify network and system vulnerabilities.
Perform technical and operational audits and reviews of key internal control procedures.
Document relevant business processes and their implications with regards to cybersecurity.
Issue written reports outlining findings and recommendations based on audit results.
Assist with the automation of monitoring and alerting processes and workflows to improve cybersecurity efficiency.
Assess compliance with organizational cybersecurity rules and standards.
Prioritize remediation of gaps based on internal and external audits.
Coordinate security testing activities with staff, internal departments, and external partners.
Breach Response
Advise on school district incident response plans and disaster recovery procedures.
Support incident response to system and/or network security breaches.
Investigations
Provide forensic support to school districts.
Change Management
Participate in the change management process.
Evaluate the impact of change on students, staff, parents, and partners, as part of the cybersecurity risk mitigation process.
Training and Support
Advise on cybersecurity awareness and training campaigns.
Develop documentation and instructions for cybersecurity related procedures.
Conduct cybersecurity-related training for staff.
Project Management
Plan and coordinate cybersecurity related projects.
Provide estimates for proposed cybersecurity related enhancements.