Cybersecurity Engineer

• Division: Information and Technology Services

Are you ready to embark on an extraordinary journey to shape the future of Ontario's Legislative Assembly,with innovation and excellence in parliamentary operations?At the Office of the Assembly,we'renot justsupporting Parliament;we’rea dynamic team dedicated todriving change and making an impact every day.

At the heart of our mission isto providenon-partisan administrative and procedural services to all MPPs, along with operational support for the daily activities of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario. Our success is intricately tied to the strength and diversity of our staff, as we champion our core values: integrity, inclusiveness, collaboration, and excellence.

Looking for a rewarding career where you can share yourexpertiseinan information securitycapacity? Seize this opportunity to embody our organizational values within ourTechnology ServicesBranch. As a valued member of our team, reporting directly to theManager, Information Security,you will collaborate closely with a dynamic group ofpeople across theInformation TechnologyGroup .

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WhatYou’llDo

You’llact with integrityto:

• Support the cybersecurity program andinterface withother government entities to ensure a highly secure foundation, whilemaintaininga high levelof systems security performance.


• Initiate internal and external security audits and implements recommendations from audits asrequired,as well as, reviews,maintains, and audits cybersecurity governance, policies, standards processes and controls that are used to secure information assets.


• Review,investigate, and respond to real-time alerts and threats, including any historical reports for security or compliance violations.


• Assistin the formulation and implementation of policies, processes, standard operating procedures, and protocols on cybersecurity standards across the NIST framework or othersecurity frameworks thatmaybeused.


• Leadtheestablishment ofthearchitecture;ensuringthe Assembly’s cybersecurity programs align with businessobjectives, and in compliance with regulations and standards.


• Accurately documentthe Assembly’s cybersecurity landscape,working withthe cybersecurity team to develop roadmap plans, and provides monthly reporting.

You’llsupport ourcollaborationas you:

• Provide cybersecurity leadership in discussions, presentations and updates on cybersecurity system issues and solutions, to operational teams within Technology Services to support the needs of the MPPs and the Legislative Assembly Departments.


• Work with various team members to make sureour environment compiles, develops, andmaintainscybersecurity incident response toolkits,including playbooks and table-top exercises. Takes a lead role in cyber incident security response team activities/functions.


• Workwith other team membersreviewingnew security technologies todeterminepotential value for the Assembly.

How You Qualify

Youdemonstrateexcellencethrough your:

• 5 to 10 years equivalent progressive experience in delivering cybersecurity services in a team environment to support organizational goals. Proven experience in vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, root-cause analysis, incident response and mitigation, threat huntingoperations;cloud security, and as well as implementation of security controls and frameworks.


• Ability to communicate with senior management on cybersecurity risks and mitigation plans.Requires knowledge of services offered by branch and understanding of Legislative environment (i.e.systems and security administration routines, procedures, and service protocols).


• University-level degree, or equivalent in IT (specialized in cybersecurity) for system and cybersecurity operations and administration, system networking, applications, operating systems, databases, and hardware and software integration.


• Qualificationsas a SystemsAdministrator, orCertified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or industry equivalent.


• Problem solving skills to support clients and analyze client issues/problems.

Here’swhat awaits you:

• Ateam of dedicated professionals


• Acomprehensive benefit and pension packageincluding a comprehensive short term sickness plan and personal days


• Supportforyour career through training and development


• Access to an employee and familyassistanceprogram

TheLegislative Assembly of Ontariois proud to be an equal opportunity employerwhochampionsdiversity and inclusion.Wefoster an environment where unique perspectives are valued, ensuring that everyonehas the opportunity tomake a meaningful impact. If you needaccommodationsduring the application process,pleasedon’thesitate toreach out to us at .

While we appreciate your interest in obtaining employment with the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.