CYBER SECURITY OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

CYBER SECURITY OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

WINNIPEG. MB

Manitoba Hydro is consistently recognized as one of Manitoba's Top Employers!

Great Benefits

- Competitive salary and benefits package.

- Defined-benefit pension plan.

- Nine-day work cycle which normally results in every other Monday off, providing for a balanced approach to work, family life

and community.

- Flex-time and partially remote work schedule (providing the option to work remotely 3 days per 2 week period), depending on

nature of work, operational requirements and work location.

Manitoba Hydro is a leader among energy companies in North America, recognized for providing highly reliable service and

exceptional customer satisfaction. Join our team of Manitoba's best as we continue to build a company that supports innovation,

commitment, and customer service, while actively supporting a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.

With the general direction of the Cyber Security Operations Centre Section Head, provide front line cyber defense for Manitoba

Hydro by readying response to complex cyber events, leading response to cyber events, being the primary specialist on one or more

security tools, and monitoring Manitoba Hydro's systems for malicious activity.

Responsibilities:

Readying response to complex cyber events

- Design and facilitate threat hunting activities and lead continuous improvements to expand threat detection and response

capabilities.

- Lead continuous improvements assigned to the Cyber Security Operations Centre from audits, exercises, incidents,

Enterprise Cyber Security Program, etc.

- Participate in and facilitate preparedness exercises including tabletop, operation centre, and field exercises.

- Develop and improve cyber security playbooks, processes, policies, and metrics.

- Engage in technology projects to ensure Cyber Security Operations Centre requirements are being met.

Leading response to cyber events

- Oversee team members on leading routine cyber security events.

- Lead interdepartmental teams in identifying, protecting, detecting, responding, and recovering from cyber security events.

- Understands portfolio of tools, response capability inventory, and response plans and how they can be leveraged to address

more complex or non-routine cyber security events.

- On a scheduled rotating basis, provide 24/7 standby support for cyber security infrastructure and applications and be available

after hours to lead response to critical and urgent issues as needed.

Being the primary specialist on one or more security tools

- Keep abreast of cyber security trends and issues of strategic and/or significant business importance within the corporation and

maintain a state-of-the-art knowledge of computer hardware, software, and services as they relate to security infrastructure

and platforms. Develop and maintain good working relationships with industry contacts for the purpose of information

exchange.

- Lead documenting, sharing, and implementing best practices for security tool use and configuration, and engaging the team in

continuous improvements.

- Mentor and develop team members. Build tiered knowledge and skill assessments for the use and troubleshooting of the tool.

- Providing input into security tool roadmaps and identifying opportunities to enhance coverage.

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Monitoring Manitoba Hydro's systems for malicious activity

- Apply data science principles to analyze, visualize, orchestrate and automate telemetry from multiple data and threat sources.

Triage, analyze, document, prioritize, and respond to information security issues, emerging trends, and hardware and

software vulnerabilities.

- Assess, disseminate and take required action from threat intelligence sources

- Perform day-to-day system management functions: monitor and analyze system status, usage and performance, patching and

upgrades, provide back-up support for other support specialists in the Cyber Security Operations Centre, and perform

- North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) tasks for cyber security

infrastructure and applications.

Qualifications:

- A four-year degree in Computer Science or Engineering or related discipline from a university of recognized standing plus a

minimum of five years related information technology (IT) or industrial control system (ICS) Support experience of which at

least three years must be in a system support role.

OR

- A two-year diploma in Electrical, Electronic, Computer Technology, related discipline from an institute of recognized standing

plus a minimum of seven years related IT or ICS Support experience of which at least five years must be in a system support

role.

- Has or be willing to obtain certification within 12 months: ISAACA CSX Cybersecurity Practitioner (CSX-P) or (ICS)2 Entry

- Level Cybersecurity certification; and maintain that certification in good standing. Professional certifications such as CISSP,

CISM, CRISC, OSCP, CEH, CGIH, GPE, SANS, etc. would be an asset.

- Demonstrated understanding of technology and how it is deployed to support the Enterprise including information technology

(IT), operational technology (OT) and industrial control systems (ICS). Technical system support experience with Information

Technology and infrastructure components.

- Demonstrated understanding of cyber security concepts, controls, frameworks and standards including NIST and NERC CIP.

- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in team environments and to lead teams. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain

harmonious working relationships with staff across the enterprise at all levels.

- Demonstrated creativity in resolving complex information technology issues, implementing new processes and products and

redesigning work processes.

- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Demonstrated ability to deliver reports,

recommendations, and presentations.

- Must complete Manitoba Hydro Standards of Conduct training.

- Must possess a valid Province of Manitoba Driver's Licence.

- NERC CIP Training is required, must be completed prior to transfer date, and renewed annually.

- Obtain and maintain a current Personnel Risk Assessment and a "Clear" security rating in accordance with Manitoba Hydro

policy P513.

- Reside within the Winnipeg headquarters zone or within a 20-minute travelling distance from the assembly point during the

periods of standby.

Salary Range

Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The range for the classification is $43.44-$59.95 Hourly,

$83,247.84-$114,870.60 Annually.

Apply Now!

Visit www.hydro.mb.ca/careers to learn more about this position and to apply online.

The deadline for applications is SEPTEMBER 16, 2025.

We thank you for your interest and will contact you if you are selected for an interview.

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