About the role

Operational Security Advisor protecting information assets for the Quebec government. Developing and supervising security measures, conducting risk analyses, and managing security incidents.

Responsibilities

In order to protect the information assets of the Government of Quebec, the incumbent serves as an Operational Security Advisor. They develop, adapt and oversee security controls to protect an organization’s assets, people and information, notably during events or intrusions.
The Operational Security Advisor is specifically responsible for:
Categorizing assets according to their criticality and use
Conducting internal risk analyses
Supervising risk analyses performed by other providers
Operating security systems and security-related data
Assessing existing security controls and recommending improvements
Defining current and future security architectures
Managing security incidents related to IT infrastructure
Analyzing client requests related to network security
Developing and monitoring the implementation of security measures
Ensuring alignment between the various stakeholders and contracts
Participating in technology decommissioning activities (log collection, intrusion detection, etc.)

Hold a first-cycle university degree (Bachelor’s) in Information Technology or Engineering;
Hold at least one cybersecurity-related certification from the following list:
➢ CompTIA, CISSP, CCSP, SSCP, CISA, CRISC, CEH, GSEC, ISACA, SANS, (ISC)², ISO/IEC 27001, PECB ISO/IEC 27005 Senior Lead Risk Manager, PECB ISO/IEC 27001 Senior Lead Implementer.