ISL 27R - Senior Security Analyst (Forensics) - CLOSING DATE EXTENDED

The Team
The Security Investigations and Incident Response Team is an established group of seven staff, including Senior Security Specialists, Senior Security Analysts, and a Security Analyst. This team plays a critical role in safeguarding enterprise security across the entire government by managing investigations and incident response. Team members are collaborative, supportive, and open to learning, ensuring high-level client service and effective teamwork.

The Role
As the Senior Security Analyst (Forensics), you'll lead complex investigations across government and the broader public sector. You'll provide expert guidance on digital forensics, incident response, and cybersecurity trends, ensuring proper cyber-evidence collection and management. As part of this team, you'll be at the forefront of protecting government infrastructure, with opportunities to expand your knowledge of cybersecurity and make a direct impact on supporting investigative partners.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Information Technology or related discipline. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Minimum two (2) years’ broad IT/cyber security experience.
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience handling multiple active issues in a high-pressure environment.
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience in incident management and incident response.
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience with current and emerging technology trends, developments and best security industry best practices, current risks and developing threats; IT systems and systems maintenance.
• Experience with TCP/IP and networking fundamentals, network architecture, and security infrastructure's best practices.
• Experience with creating custom code/procedures using industry standard programming languages (e.g., Python or a JVM based language such as Java or Scala).

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• Additional years of experience in the above.
• Experience with forensic analysis, including performing static and dynamic analyses of suspect malware.
• Experience with leadership in a staffing or project situation.
• Experience using mobile computing assets and forensic equipment.
• Security related certification such as CISSP, CHE, GCIH, GCFE or GCFA.
  

For questions regarding this position, please contact Gwen.Lock@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Amendment (September 19): Posting closing date extended until September 30.
This position can be based out of any of the locations listed above.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to four (4) days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future permanent and/or temporary vacancies across the Ministry of Citizens’ Services.
Please refer to MyHR for more information on Temporary Market Adjustments.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

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The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information, please see What We Offer.

How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting.

Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.

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