Cybersecurity Analyst Co-op

At FSRA, our vision is to ensure financial safety, fairness, and choice for Ontarians. As a financial services regulator, we're passionate about protecting consumers. Our principles-based approach means we can quickly and effectively respond to the changing needs of consumers and the industry.

Our team combines industry expertise with commitment to public service. We attract individuals who are interested in meaningful work and who measure success through outcomes, not inputs.

At FSRA, we invest in the personal and professional growth of our team. We offer a competitive compensation package that includes an employer-matched defined benefit pension plan, comprehensive and competitive benefits plan, a hybrid work model and flexible work arrangements. We prioritise learning and development, wellbeing, diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, and community giving.

Join FSRA and help us shape the future of regulation for generations to come!

Job Description:

Salary: $690.19 - $920.25 weekly, depending on the # of co-op terms completed

Purpose of Position

Accountable for providing cybersecurity services such as risk assessments and vulnerability assessments with an objective to manage cybersecurity risk impacting FSRA.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists with the delivery of Security Awareness Training and Phishing Test campaigns including selecting and customizing content, setting up campaigns, and drafting communications to users.
• Collects background information, analyzes stakeholder responses and drafts reports in support of the team's conduct of cybersecurity risk assessments.
• Performs research of industry trends and best practices for cybersecurity related matters.
• Investigates potential security incidents escalated from various cybersecurity event sources.
• Participates in cybersecurity incident response activities, from triage and containment all the way to eradication and recovery.
• Assists in the evaluation, procurement and deployment of leading cybersecurity technologies and solutions that FSRA is considering for enhancing its cybersecurity posture.
• Prepares Change Advisory Board material so that selected systems can be implemented to production, liaising with IT teams to facilitate deployment to production and ongoing maintenance.
• Monitors operational systems and responds to alerts and events to ensure they continue to operate.
• Assists in performing vulnerability management activities - scanning, analysis, interpretation, communication, and remediation.
• Provides cybersecurity consulting services to IT and business stakeholders by responding to inquiries and providing subject matter knowledge.
• Develops and maintains process and procedure documentation.
• Monitors and responds to inquiries to the cybersecurity mailbox.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Enrolled in a co-operative education in a post-secondary institution, in the field of technology.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity technologies (e.g., Active Directory, EDR, SIEM, Vulnerability Management, SOAR, DLP, MDM, Cryptography, IAM, PAM).
• Skills in Threat Risk Assessments, Security Governance, Security Operations, Security Engineering, Security Architecture.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively (written and verbal).
• Strong MS Office skills - Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Strong willingness to learn.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Job Posting End Date:
Mar 05, 2025
Job postings close at 11:59pm on the date noted.

Employment Type:

Co-op (Fixed Term)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36.25

FSRA is committed to ensuring equity in employment. Our goal is to create a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to ensure our services and communications are accessible to all individuals. Accommodation is available under the Ontario Human Rights Code.

NOTE: ONLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED