RQ09054 - Security Specialist - Threat Risk Assessment - Senior

Description:

Responsibilities Assesses internal and external threats and vulnerabilities of information systems and resources and the likelihood of these threats and resulting impacts. Where possible, reduce risks through system or organizational design. Implement security measures to prevent or mitigate, detect and respond to security threats and vulnerabilities to information systems and resources at the program and enterprise levels. Periodically review security measures to ascertain that the security measures are still sufficient and continue to operate as expected. Such reviews must also be performed whenever security incidents occur or business processes change. Defines, evaluates, and assesses security architecture requirements for systems environments and IT projects. Ensures the incorporation of IT security and contingency measures in the development of systems. Advises on the identification, analysis, and resolution of specific security factors, risks, vulnerabilities; protection of personal privacy issues; and appropriate industry and international security standards. Carry out information and information technology (I&IT) security projects and tasks in the Ontario Public Service as assigned by Corporate Security or cluster I&IT management General Skills Strong understanding and expertise in security architecture Experience in the application of Cyber Security methodology and tools to define scope, critical business processes and functions, identify critical assets and dependencies in reports to clients (TRA or other security assessments) Experience and ability to plan and facilitate Threat Risk Assessment and/or other workshops with business clients Experience and ability to apply Harmonized Threat Risk Assessment (HTRA) or equivalent methodology Knowledge of techniques to secure information assets and the planning, design, and implementation of security technologies. Proven techniques to discover gaps or weaknesses in security architecture to identify and mitigate known security threats or inherent weaknesses. Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and corporate directives related to the security and confidentiality of information (e.g. Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act) in order to identify and assess areas of concern and risk Solid knowledge of current security and contingency technology and techniques (e.g. digital signature, encryption, access controls, fire-walls, authentication, virus protection, etc.); and a proven working knowledge of security audit procedures and protocols. Experience in developing enterprise architecture deliverables (e.g. models) Experience in providing specialized security support at the specified experience level. Experience in establishing secure environments at a network, operating system or application level. Experience with implementing security on complex and distributed systems. Experience in conducting in depth analysis and provide recommen