Senior Security Systems Specialist

Competition Number
24/20 NT
Here are a few ways you will make a difference:
  • Providing a high level of leadership in the security administration for all users within and outside the Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission (WSCC) network.
  • Leading in security incident response action(s): coordinating remediation and recovery actions, disseminating information to stakeholders, and working with incident response consultants.
  • Providing expertise and support in configuration, implementation, and maintenance of complex networks.
  • Designing and implementing controlled data access for external entities without compromising the integrity and security of WSCC data repositories.
     
What you bring to the role:
  • A Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Technology, or Information Management.
  • Four (4) years of relevant experience.
  • Including two (2) year within the field of Information or Network Security.
  • Knowledge of systems security administration, as well as information security practices and procedures.
  • Knowledge of firewalls, intrusion prevention and detection systems, enterprise anti-virus software, and enterprise patch management systems.
  • Knowledge of information security best practices as it relates to development of custom software applications.
  • Ability to evaluate, plan, and implement network infrastructure to guarantee seamless connectivity and optimal performance across WSCC departments and communities.
  • Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
     
What We Offer:
  • The opportunity to positively impact the quality of life for workers across the NWT and Nunavut.
  • A Northern Living Allowance of $3,700 in Yellowknife.
  • Relocation assistance.
  • A superior benefits package and enrollment in the Public Service Pension Plan.
  • Learning and development programs and funding dedicated to your career growth.
  • Generous leave entitlements and a workplace culture that supports a healthy work-life balance.
  • A culturally diverse workforce that embraces change and welcomes your lived experience.
  • Federal and territorial tax incentives such as the NWT or Nunavut personal tax credits and the Northern Residents Tax Deductions.
     
Closing Date:

A satisfactory criminal records check is required for this position.

If this sounds like a good fit for you, please forward your resume quoting competition number to: careers@wscc.nt.ca

The Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission’s (WSCC) vision is to eliminate workplace diseases and injuries. Our mission is to promote workplace health and safety while providing no fault insurance to employers and care for injured workers. Our values are respect, engagement, integrity, openness, cultural safety, excellence and stewardship in the workplace.