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Senior Threat Risk Assessment Specialist
Organization:
Ministry of Government Services
Division:
Office of the Corporate Chief Information Officer, Corporate Security Branch
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Code:
5A003 - InformationTechnology05
Salary:
$64,605.00 - $90,300.00 Per Year
If you are recognized for your expertise in computer information technology (IT) security risk management and want to play a key role as part of the team developing and promoting a culture of informed security risk management within a challenging and dynamic environment, consider this position as your next career move.
Our mandate is to assist Ontario Government Ministries in identifying and managing their computer and information security risks. We enable effective and secure delivery of Ontario Government stewardship of information assets through informed risk management facilitating the secure delivery of Ontario Government electronic services and programs. As part of the Threat Risk Management team, you will apply your security expertise across the Ontario Government to ensure appropriate security controls are integrated into IT systems and infrastructures.
What can I expect to do in this role?
Playing a lead facilitator role in IT Security Threat Risk Assessments (TRA) and Business Impact Assessments (BIA), you will:
• provide expertise and advice on information technology threat risk assessments and business impact assessments
• provide expertise on the coordination, development, improvement and implementation of the I&IT security risk management program within the Ontario Government and on IT technology risk mitigation strategies
• lead and facilitate TRA and BIA workshops for complex enterprise wide I&T systems
• provide input on strategic security policy and standards development
• research, identify and offer suggestions to address and resolve issues with a focus on client service and best practices
• participate on and lead information technology security threat risk assessment projects
How do I qualify?
Technical Knowledge and Skills
• you have demonstrated expertise in I&IT security with specialized expertise in enterprise security risk management
• you have knowledge of related security risk management methodologies, vulnerabilities and the risk management life cycle
• you have expert knowledge of and experience with information technology threat risk assessment, business impact assessments and security architecture
•you have knowledge of emerging I&IT security trends, best practices and developments to evaluate products and tools and make recommendations
• you have knowledge of policy and standards development to participate in the development of corporate security policies, standards and techniques
Communication, Consultation and Relationship Building Skills
• you have strong consultation and client service skills to provide leadership and guidance on security matters and promote enterprise wide initiatives
• you can develop and maintain collaborative relationships with clients and colleagues
• you have strong communication skills with the ability to prepare reports and present material clearly
Analytical, Judgement and Problem Solving Skills
• you have demonstrated the ability to provide leading edge advice, analysis and support on complex I&IT issues
• you have strong analytical skills with the ability to identify security exposures across multiple security domains
Project Management Skills
• you have strong project management skills
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 English Permanent, 222 Jarvis St, Toronto, Toronto Region, Personnel Security Screening Requirement
Compensation Group:
Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario
Schedule:
6
Category:
Information Technology
Posted on:
Monday, August 12, 2013
Note:
- Prior to the offer of employment, in accordance with the Ontario Public Service personnel screening checks policy, the top applicant(s) will be required to undergo personnel screening checks, which includes a police records check.
- T-MG-55066/13
As a result of the recently agreed to AMAPCEO collective agreement, a new job evaluation system will be implemented on October 1, 2013 and the job code identified in this posting is subject to revision. In the new job evaluation system, the classification level of this position has not yet been determined
All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.
Remember: The deadline to apply is Monday, August 26, 2013 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.
All Ontario Public Service external job advertisements are posted in English and French. To confirm the language requirements of a job, check the "language of position" information at the top of each job ad. For all positions, candidates will be assessed in English, the business language of the Ontario Public Service. For English/French designated bilingual positions, candidates will also be assessed through French-language proficiency testing.
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario sont affichées en anglais et en français. Pour connaître les exigences linguistiques, vérifiez les renseignements sur la « langue du poste » figurant dans le haut de chaque offre d'emploi. Pour tous les postes, l'évaluation des candidates et candidats se fera en anglais, la langue usuelle de la fonction publique de l'Ontario. En ce qui concerne les postes désignés bilingues, la maîtrise du français des candidates et candidats sera également évaluée.
