IT Security Advisor Job in Calgary T2S2V1, Alberta Canada

Application Deadline: April 3, 2012
Reports to: Manager IT Security Risk Management 

       
DESCRIPTION:
Under the general direction of the Manager IT Security Risk Management, the IT Security Advisor will primarily be responsible for assisting with the ongoing execution of the IT Security program.   The IT Security program involves all aspects of effective IT security management including: policy, guidelines, practices, and procedures; architecture and technology standards; risk management; awareness and training; metrics and measurement; compliance; organizational and personnel security guidance; physical and environmental security requirements for IT; and security incident management processes. 
This role will be responsible for the day to day security operations, security monitoring, oversight of the security patch management, compliance and user access review processes and provide operational IT security support to the other business and IT teams as required.  This role requires the confidence of others in the organization to be able to support and effectively manage security, risks.  This role also requires a broad range of competencies including familiarity with current Information Technology and mastery of the management aspects of IT security. 

DUTIES RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE (but not limited to):
• Assisting with the development and maintenance of the corporate governance framework for IT Security that includes policies, standards, processes, practices, tools, procedures and metrics and supports IT’s standard Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC); this includes activities necessary to develop, obtain approval for, deploy and maintain corporate IT security l documentation.
• Maintaining and supporting operational security and monitoring systems (e.g. Network Access Control and Vulnerability Management). 
• Providing oversight and monitoring of web content filtering, security patch management, anti-virus management, firewall/network intrusion prevention, security administration and security compliance.
• Providing support to other business and IT teams as required.
• Maintaining the IT Security Remedy and Secureworks change and incident management queues on a daily basis and providing timely follow up and resolution of IT Security requests, incidents and issues.
• Providing on-call support for operational security systems and 3rd party security outsourcer.
• Assisting in the development, deployment, operation, and retirement of security safeguards, tools, and technologies.
• Participating in selected projects that involve the implementation of key IT security technologies or processes.
• Maintaining the IT Security team operational and compliance processes and procedures documentation.
• Supporting the adoption of externally mandated security guidelines, standards and criteria.
• Assisting in the delivery of security training and awareness initiatives.
• Assisting in measuring, monitoring and reporting on the effectiveness of the IT Security program, including implementation of continuous improvements.
• Special projects and other duties, as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS ABILITIES:
• Demonstrated understanding of IT security principles, methodologies and practices.
• Thorough knowledge of IT security processes and how they are used in the systems development and operations processes.
• Excellent analytical skills with critical attention to detail.
• Proven aptitude for quickly assimilating complex information.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate and facilitate resolution of complex problems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills including the ability to clearly present information to various audiences in both formal and information settings.
• Strong organizational and time management skills in order to effectively manage multiple priorities and competing demands with tight timelines.
• Strong customer service focus with the proven ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with team members and internal and external stakeholders; this includes excellent communication, interpersonal and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to support Web Content Filtering, Network Access Control, and Vulnerability Management solutions.
• Demonstrated knowledge of firewall technology, Windows Server and Desktop technology, Active Directory and Microsoft GPO technologies.
• Demonstrated ability in using MS Office Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with SAP would be an asset.

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE:
• Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Business Administration (Management Information Systems), Engineering, Mathematics, Information Technology or related discipline plus a minimum  5  years’   experience in Information Technology  within several areas of IT:  IT Security, Operations, Development and/or Quality Control; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in an IT Security role.
• CISSP or equivalent  IT Security designation is preferred.
• Experience performing security compliance and supporting Audit personnel would be an asset.
• Experience working in a regulated environment, preferably within the electrical utility industry, would be an asset.
 

Job Requirements:

TO APPLY TO THIS POSITION:

Please submit your resume to careerscanada@fortisalberta.com and quote posting No.: E12-011 and position title, IT Security Advisor.

LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those external candidates to be considered for an interview will be contacted. All internal candidates will be notified.

PLEASE NOTE:
The company does not search employee files for relevant personal data (i.e. work history).  Please ensure that any application/resume submitted outlines all relevant data you feel the company requires to evaluate your capabilities against the job requirements.

WHO WE ARE:
As owner and operator of more than 60 per cent of Alberta’s total electricity distribution network, FortisAlberta’s focus is delivering safe and reliable electricity to almost half a million residential, farm and business customers. The Company serves more than 200 communities with 114,000 kilometres of distribution power lines across Alberta.

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Req. Code : E12-011
Division/Department : Information Technology