Information Security Specialist

<strong>At Parkland we are here to help you power your journey and energize your career. Whether you are an experienced professional, a new graduate, or a skilled trades person, Parkland offers career growth opportunities in a fair and collaborative environment built on our Parkland Values of Safety, Integrity, Community, and Respect. &nbsp;We are building a team of industry leaders, growing in our size and strengths, and leading in technology investment.</strong>

Calgary, AB T2P 4H4, CAN

Parkland Corporation

Parkland is Canada and the Caribbean&rsquo;s largest, and one of America&rsquo;s fastest growing, independent suppliers and marketers of fuel and petroleum products and a leading convenience store operator. We power over 80 locally known brands in 25 countries.&nbsp;<strong>Together, we are ONE Parkland.</strong>&nbsp; <p class="p1"><br />We serve essential needs in our communities by providing people with the fuels they need, quality foods, and convenience goods.&nbsp;We are&nbsp;focused on leading our customers through&nbsp;the energy transition with a goal of lowering our collective environmental impact.&nbsp;<br /><br /><strong>ONE Parkland is a mantra you&rsquo;ll hear a lot. It means - together we win.</strong><br /><br />We have one of the best teams in our industry. But what does it take to work here? If you think big and consistently deliver. If you embrace change, think fast and act quick. If you always strive for better and never sit on the sidelines. If you pay attention to detail and are brilliant to work with.&nbsp;<br /><br /><strong>If you are humble, hungry and smart, you belong at Parkland.</strong></p> https://www.parkland.ca/en

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Full Time

Starting Minimum Salary from $79,600 /year

Overview: <p>At Parkland, our purpose is to Power Journeys &amp; Energize Communities. We are a prominent independent supplier and marketer of fuel and petroleum products and a leading convenience store operator. As One Parkland team, we proudly serve diverse retail, commercial and wholesale customers across Canada, the United States, the Caribbean region, and South America. We power a growing family of locally known brands including M&amp;M Food Market, Fas Gas Plus, Pioneer, RaceTrac, Superpumper, Ultramar, Chevron, Esso, ON the RUN, Ultramar, Bluewave Energy, Pipeline, Chevron, Columbia Fuels, Island Petroleum, and Sparlings Propane.</p> <p>We recognize that diversity gives us an edge and inclusion propels us forward. We&rsquo;re also a passionate team of down-to-earth achievers, committed to getting our customers, colleagues and communities further, faster. As such, we welcome talented individuals that have a variety of perspectives, backgrounds, and industry experience who will contribute to the success of our One Parkland team.</p> <p><strong>Position Title: Security Specialist</strong></p> <p><strong>Team and Location: IT - Calgary, AB</strong></p> <p><strong>Minimum Starting Salary from: $&nbsp;79,600&nbsp;/year</strong></p> <p><strong>Position Summary:</strong></p> <p>Parkland is looking for an Information Security Specialist that will work within the IT Security Architecture team. This role will consist of participating in various projects during the systems development lifecycle to review business requirements, research vendor products and security controls, evaluate security designs, and ensure security controls have been implemented.</p> <p>The Information Security Specialist will continuously research and keep up-to-date with evolving industry security standards and best practices. You will assist with the development of various security controls and documentation.</p> <p>This role requires well rounded cyber security expertise in multiple security domains as this role will perform threat modeling, security risk assessments and debriefing risk owners. You will work with the business and IT teams to identify risks and solution risk mitigations to protect Parkland systems.<br /><br /><br /></p> <p><strong>We Offer:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Our Performance-based Annual Incentive Plan, an annual bonus awarding your performance.</li> <li>A share in our success through the Employee Share Purchase Plan and 100% company matching.</li> <li>A flexible group benefit plan that offers health and dental coverage choices to meet the needs of each unique employee. Inclusive of life and disability insurances, Health Care and Lifestyle Spending options, and a supportive Employee and Family Assistance Program.&nbsp;</li> <li>Participation in Parkland Pledge, an employee-driven charitable giving program.</li> <li>An employee referral program &ndash; earn up to $2000 for your referral.</li> <li>In-house learning and development opportunities, leadership training, international opportunities.</li> <li>Discount Programs and Educational Scholarship Programs for family members.</li> <li>A safety focused work environment and ongoing safety training.</li> </ul>
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Review technological and procedural cyber security solutions within a complex, fast and ever-changing, internationally spread IT environment.</li> <li>Partner with multiple teams and initiatives to apply good security practices, ensuring security is integrated into solution designs, and recommend architecture remediation.</li> <li>Work with program, project, and operational teams and leadership to assess the security risks of existing/new solutions including their associated processes.</li> <li>Define security requirements by evaluating business strategies; researching information security standards; reviewing architecture/platform; identifying integration issues.</li> <li>Provide in-depth zero trust expertise across security functional areas, which include credential management, access provisioning, authentication and authorization, application security, DevSecOps, infrastructure security, data security, API security integration and security monitoring aligned with Privacy, PCI and SOX compliance and regulatory standards.</li> <li>Perform threat modeling and security risk assessments for various project initiatives to identify security risks and communicate findings with stakeholders.</li> </ul> <br />
Requirements: <ul> <li>5 - 10 years of experience in the cyber security field that encompasses the following: <ul> <li>Performing Threat Modeling and Risk Assessments</li> <li>Security Consulting</li> <li>Cloud Computing</li> <li>Application Security</li> <li>Endpoint Security</li> <li>Security Operations</li> <li>Governance, Risk and Compliance</li> </ul> </li> <li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in an Information Technology related field of study or equivalent experience.</li> <li>Extensive knowledge in risk management and analysis, security technologies, processes and standards e.g. ITIL, ISO 2700x, SOC 2 Type 2, NIST standards</li> <li>Certifications in cloud computing for Amazon Web Services and Azure is considered an asset such as AWS Solutions Architect Associate</li> <li>Ability to perform effectively under tight deadlines with multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment</li> <li>Certifications in one or more of the following are required: CISSP, CCSP, ISSAP, SANS, GICSP, OSCP, ISACA, SABSA, AWS, Azure Security</li> <li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal skills; time management and organizational skills.</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to work independently and/or on a team and meet deadlines.</li> <li>Experience in working with enterprise IT governance.</li> </ul> <br /> <p>Please note:</p> <ul> <li>Candidates must be legally able to work in Canada at this time. Parkland regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas.</li> <li>Parkland Corporation is committed to the principles of Employment Equity. We strive to provide accessibility in employment to ensure equal access to employment opportunities for candidates, including persons with disabilities. Parkland Corporation will endeavour to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability, please notify us upon scheduling your interview.</li> <li>Please note that final candidates for this position will be required to undergo a confidential pre-employment background check which may include but not be limited to educational, criminal, credit, drug and alcohol and/or Fitness for Duty testing.</li> </ul> <p>This position will close on<strong>&nbsp;August 9, 2023</strong>&nbsp;or when a successful candidate is found.</p>