Please note the base salary will be determined by the successful candidate's education, skills and experience. The listed salary range serves as a general pay guideline for this position's pay level.

Cyber Security Specialist

Location: Canada , Remote

Why pursue this opportunity

• Our mission - make insurance, investments and benefits simple, fast and easy for our customers.
• Play an integral role - this is an opportunity that allows for you to grow your skills, while directly contributing to the business unit you are a part of.
• Deliver excellence - provide a personal, accurate, professional, and courteous service and resolution to our customers.

What you’ll be working on

• Review and analyze events and related logs on all firewalls, virtual private networks, intrusion prevention systems, content switches, Windows and Linux platforms, and any other devices used at Empire Life to minimize risks against internal and external threats
• Perform application security assessments to identify security vulnerabilities
• Provide technical guidance to enable the implementation of security automation and automated security testing.
• Create reports on system and device activities; report on any identified security issues
• Provide guidance and leadership on security architecture and compliance matters for business and IT projects; assist in ensuring compliance with regulatory standards such as SOX, PCI, PIPEDA, etc
• Perform risk analysis on various systems; review and recommend processes to improve identity and access management
• Assists the Infrastructure and Operations teams in patch management activities; qualifies new patches
• Assist with policy implementations and environment evaluations including privacy, accounting and reporting legislation as they relate to information technology practices
• Perform security incident investigations; provide assistance, guidance, problem resolution and technical support in the on-going protection of the Corporate IT infrastructure
• Assist in the development, implementation and maintenance of security controls and documentation to minimize risks against internal and external threats
• Participate in information technology and security reviews and audits in cooperation with the Audit and Compliance teams
• Provide input on the technical direction and new technology adoption within the Enterprise Security team
• Develop tools, writing scripts, and automation of processes to assist with routine tasks; provide input into the enhancement, streamlining, and improvement of technology and processes to improve team effectiveness and efficiency
• Remain current on new and emerging attacks, vulnerabilities and overall security trends; share learnings with team members

What we’re looking for you to have

• 1-3+ years work experience in an information technology security role
• Accredited certification in network and/or computer security principles
• Knowledge and experience with centralized directory services, including Active Directory
• Work experience with operating systems ( Windows Desktop and Server, Linux); database security and cloud-based IaaS and SaaS solutions
• Knowledge of cryptographic techniques and technologies (i.e. encryption/decryption standards, PKI, digital signatures, email security, etc)
• Knowledge of TCP/IP implementation and network security including VPN and wireless infrastructure
• Knowledge of tools including Firewalls, IPS, SIEM, anti-malware, 802.1X, Data Loss Prevention, Regular Expressions, Multi-Factor Authentication, CASB, etc
• Knowledge of disaster recovery testing, security administration and hardware/software troubleshooting
• Knowledge of technical writing processes
• Knowledge of Service Management, Incident Management and ITIL practices
• Experience with security vulnerability and testing automation
• Certifications such as CISSP, CCNA, CCNA Sec, Security +, GSEC are assets
• May be required to work overtime and in an On-Call rotation in order to support service requirements

Beyond the salary

For regular full-time positions, Empire Life offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes:

• Competitive salaries with annual pay increases
• Annual bonus program, which recognizes both strong company performance and individual contributions, for non sales positions
• Competitive uncapped commission, for sales positions
• A comprehensive employer-funded benefits package starting from day one of employment, that includes life insurance, disability, health and dental and a generous health account
• Flexible work arrangements and an annual allotment of personal health days.
• Four weeks annual vacation from hire date
• A defined contribution pension plan with generous employer matching
• Top up programs for parental leave and compassionate leave
• Employer-sponsored wellness and recognition programs
• A cash employee referral program

To learn more about working at Empire Life, visit https://www.empire.ca/workatempire.

Get to know us

Empire life is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity, are committed to creating an inclusive environment, and welcome everyone to participate in our application process. We encourage those of all backgrounds and experiences to apply, even if you don't believe you meet each unique qualification outlined. Applicants will receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.

Empire Life welcomes applications from people with disabilities and disabled people. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the screening and selection process. If you need this job posting in an alternative format or have any accessibility questions, please contact recruitment@empire.ca.