Information Security Associate - Data Security

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Date: Apr 18, 2024

Location: Hybrid - Canada, CA

Company: Wawanesa Insurance

Job ID: 7974 


Working Business Language: This role is considered a head-office role and will be required to communicate with internal stakeholders across Canada where the primary business language utilized is English.


Salary: At Wawanesa, salary is only one component of a holistic, comprehensive and competitive offering that we provide to our employees. In addition to salary, full-time and part-time permanent employees are eligible for an annual bonus plan, leave of absence top-up programs and provided with generous vacation time, personal days, premium free benefits and pension plan. 
 

The salary offered for this role is determined with consideration to various factors, including but not limited to: your work location, local labour market conditions, external market salary data, internal pay equity and the knowledge, skills, experience and anticipated proficiency in the role. The salary offered is estimated to be within the following range: $65, 000 - $85, 000. Candidates with salary expectations outside of the range are still encouraged to apply.

 

About Us
At Wawanesa, we’re proud to offer a hybrid work environment that offers flexibility to our employees in balancing in-office (2 days per week OR 15 hours per week in a Wawanesa office) and remote work. You may work from any of the following locations: Winnipeg, MB; Wawanesa, MB; Vancouver, BC; Calgary, AB; Edmonton, AB; Lethbridge, AB; Toronto, ON; Kitchener, ON; Thunder Bay, ON; Ottawa, ON; Montreal, QC; Moncton, NB; Dartmouth; NS 
 

The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company (“Wawanesa Mutual”), founded in 1896, is one of Canada’s largest mutual insurers, with over $3.5 billion in annual revenue and assets of $10 billion (CAD). Wawanesa Mutual, with its National Headquarters in Winnipeg, is the parent company of Wawanesa Life, which provides life insurance products and services throughout Canada, and Western Financial Group, which distributes personal and business insurance across Canada. Wawanesa proudly serves more than 1.7 million members in Canada, and we are home to more than 3,600 employees distributed across the Canadian regions and communities where we operate. We give back to organizations that strengthen communities, donating more than $3.5 million annually to charitable organizations, including over $2 million annually in support of people on the front lines of climate change. To learn more visit wawanesa.com. 


We are currently looking for dedicated, driven, and enthusiastic individuals who thrive in an environment that welcomes change and are looking for an opportunity for diverse experience and advancement on a growing team.
 

Job Overview

The Information Security Associate – Data Security is responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and responding to data loss prevention (DLP) alerts generated by our security tools. The associate will work closely with other members of the cyber security team to ensure that our data protection measures are effective in reducing our risk exposure to cyber threats.  This position will focus data security and providing identification, analysis, and reporting services in support of businesses/groups. 
  
Job Responsibilities:

  • Monitor DLP alerts generated by our security tools.
  • Analyze DLP alerts to determine if they are genuine security incidents, false positives, or benign events.
  • Investigate DLP alerts that require further analysis, including researching user activity, reviewing file metadata, and conducting forensic analysis of impacted systems.
  • Work with other members of the cyber security team to develop and maintain policies and procedures related to DLP alert monitoring, analysis, and response.
  • Develop and maintain metrics on DLP alert volume, severity, and resolution time, and report regularly on these metrics to management.
  • Collaborate with other members of the cyber security team to implement technical controls and data protection measures that align with industry best practices for DLP.
  • Participate in incident response activities as needed, including analyzing DLP alerts that may have contributed to a security incident.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure that data protection practices are well-understood and supported throughout the organization.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Completion of Post-Secondary education in Cyber Security, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • Minimum 1 year of experience in cyber security, or a related field.
  • Experience with DLP tools including cloud DLP.
  • Strong technical skills in data analysis.
  • Knowledge of industry standards and frameworks for data protection, such as ISO 27001, NIST, and GDPR, and experience applying these standards to real-world scenarios.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify and prioritize DLP alerts based on risk and impact.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Relevant certifications and ongoing commitment to professional development. 
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders.


Wawanesa is proud to be one of Manitoba’s Top Employers, a Kincentric Best Employer in Canada and a Forbes Best Employer in Canada recognizing an exceptional place to work!


Diversity, Equity & Inclusion 
Wawanesa is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that is equitable and inclusive for all. Wawanesa provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual’s protected status: race/ethnicity, colour, religion, creed, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family or marital status, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, or any other protected status. Disability or medical-related accommodations are available upon request throughout all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. Candidates requiring reasonable accommodations may contact, in confidence, jobs@wawanesa.com.   

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