Cybersecurity Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled Cybersecurity Specialist to join our team at Stantec. As a key member of our Government Services business unit, you will be responsible for assisting with cybersecurity, compliance, audits, forensics, and monitoring.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in identifying network and endpoint intrusions with industry-leading security technologies. You will work closely with our third-party Security Operations Center to monitor intrusions and vulnerabilities while coordinating with other members of the IT team on investigation, containment, and remediation of incidents.

Responsibilities:

• Perform operational reviews of IT security systems and monitoring of key consoles for alerts and follow up on alerts
• Initiate and participate in the investigation of alleged security breaches by helping to determine root cause, impact, remediation, and, if necessary, assisting with disciplinary actions and legal or criminal matters associated with such incidents
• Monitor public and private channels for adversary trends or vulnerabilities and make recommendations or adjustments to IT security systems to ensure operational effectiveness
• Assist the Server Administrator Group and IT Infrastructure Operations Manager as requested on technology-related issues
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot the security of the local and wide-area network as assigned
• Responsible for the documentation on security-related incidents
• Assist in the configuration of the security environment: email, identification, MFA, etc. as assigned
• Manage responses to phishing, spam, and other basic security issues
• Ensure implementation, monitor, and maintain security of passwords and accounts
• Monitor security and network logs and alerts
• Assist in the development and implementation of the security program and projects
• Define and/or document security-related procedures and playbooks
• Update procedures and playbooks as policies and/or technologies change
• Work closely with the Server Administrator Group to ensure configuration and maintenance of firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention devices, and other network services
• Manage the security of Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 accounts, access, emails, groups, etc.
• Track, review, and prepare for changes to Microsoft 365 as released
• Respond to after-hours emergencies such as service outages or interruptions
• Stay current on network, server, and cloud-based security services

Requirements:

• Working knowledge of networks and network configurations, servers, and cloud services
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Must have a valid driver's license with a good driving record
• Position requires a drug screen
• Bachelor's degree, technical diploma in a related field
• Minimum 2 years' of experience
• One year of experience working with Microsoft 365 administration
• Microsoft or other security certification preferred
• NIST, SOC, ISO, or other compliance framework experience beneficial

This is a regular, full-time position with a competitive salary and benefits package. If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for cybersecurity, we encourage you to apply.