Opportunities: Senior Cyber and Risk Analyst (Computer Services Off 4)
Opportunities: Senior Cyber and Risk Analyst (Computer Services Off 4)
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Job Description
Competition # :46675
Department:Cyber Security & Digital Solutions
Location:HALIFAX
Type of Employment:Permanent
Union Status:NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date:20-Aug-25(Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
At CSDS we prioritize peopleboth within our team and in the communities we serve. Our mission is to redefine how Nova Scotians engage with government by creating accessible reliable digital solutions centered around user needs.
In todays tech-driven world CSDS empowers government departments with essential digital solutions to meet Nova Scotians expectations. As a trusted partner across government we enable departments to fulfill their mandates with secure user-friendly services. From healthcare and education to public safety we collaborate to transform how services are designed and delivered.
We dont just implement technology; we modernize outdated systems and reimagine processes. Our agile data-driven approach ensures that digital services are both efficient and adaptable to Nova Scotias evolving needs.
Joining CSDS means contributing to work that makes a real difference. From providing vital tech support to healthcare professionals to strengthening cybersecurity and developing scalable digital platforms youll play a key role in building a more inclusive responsive government for Nova Scotians.
Together were setting new standards for digital public service delivering resilient solutions that meet todays needsand anticipate tomorrows challenges
About Our Opportunity
As Senior Cyber and Risk Analyst youll join the Cyber Security and Enterprise Risk team to help strengthen cybersecurity practices across government digital services. Following a cybersecurity-by-design approach youll work with delivery teams vendors business owners and partners across the government healthcare and education sectors to embed security requirements throughout the delivery lifecycle.
Youll build strong relationships helping stakeholders understand their risk ownership responsibilities assess cybersecurity risks and provide expert guidance to ensure the secure delivery of products and services. Youll also contribute to the development of cybersecurity policies standards and guidelines.
Primary Accountabilities
As the Senior Cyber and Risk Analyst you will be responsible for:
- Collaborating with delivery teams vendors and stakeholders to embed security risk management throughout the delivery lifecycle and promoting a cybersecurity-by-design mindset.
- Building strong relationships across government healthcare and education sectors to support shared cybersecurity understanding and maturity.
- Understanding user needs and providing hands-on guidance on the design and implementation of effective cybersecurity controls and secure system architecture.
- Supporting delivery teams in assessing cybersecurity controls defining cybersecurity requirements and providing training as needed.
- Effectively and efficiently managing cybersecurity risk assessment activities including monitoring progress documenting statuses coordinating follow-up actions and obtaining necessary approvals.
- Contributing to the development and refinement of cybersecurity policies standards and guidelines.
- Developing and maintaining dashboards and reporting tools using Power BI PowerApps SharePoint and other Microsoft technologies.
Qualifications and Experience
To be considered for this opportunity you hold experience and expertise in the following areas:
- Bachelors Degree in Information Technology plus five (5) years of progressive experience in cybersecurity risk management; or graduation from a recognized Information Technology Program plus five (5) years and six (6) months same experience.
- Proven ability to define cybersecurity requirements using recognized frameworks (e.g. NIST ISO/IEC 27001 CIS Controls).
- Experience in cloud security practices and controls (Azure AWS etc.).
- Experience with Threat Risk Assessments (TRAs) penetration tests Web Application Vulnerability Scans (WAVS) system-level scans and custom code scans.
- Familiarity with secure system design and modern delivery practices such as Agile and DevSecOps.
- Hands-on experience managing the cybersecurity risk assessment lifecycle including tracking documentation follow-ups and approvals.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to translate technical risks for non-technical audiences.
- Experience collaborating with delivery teams partners and vendors and providing guidance on cybersecurity requirements.
- Experience contributing to the security policies standards and procedures.
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools including Power BI PowerApps SharePoint and related tools.
In addition you have the following experience and skills:
- Information Security professional designations such as CISSP CISM CISA Security.
- Experience using the NIST SP 800-53 cybersecurity framework.
- Experience performing Cybersecurity Threat Risk Assessments (TRAs).
- User-centered innovative and product management approaches to ensuring the secure delivery of services.
We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination standardized tests oral presentations interview(s) and reference checks.
Equivalency
An equivalent combination of related training and experience may be accepted in lieu of formal education. Applicants claiming equivalencies must clearly demonstrate them in their application.
Benefits
The Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan Health Dental Life Insurance General illness Short and Long Term Disability Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings click here: Benefits for government employees.
Working Conditions
While this position is based in Halifax travel throughout the province may be required periodically. You will be required to work in an office environment during normal business hours (08:00-16:30).
Additional Information
There are 3 permanent positions available on this competition.
What We Offer
- Career Development where you have access to career guidance tools resources and ongoing training for every stage of your career.
- Engaging workplace. Our Employees feel valued respected connected and tuned in. We have forward-thinking policies and strategies.
- Countless Career Paths.
- Department Specific Flexible working schedules.
Pay Grade: PR 17
Salary Range: $3107.16- $3649.33Bi-Weekly
Employment Equity Statement:
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative at all job levels of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from Indigenous People African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons Persons with Disabilities and Womenin occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.
Accommodation Statement:
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Candidates may request accommodations based on any grounds protected by the Human Rights you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process please contact us at
This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office employees must apply correctly via this link:
Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant and will only be included if external applications are pursued.
External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.
Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concernsmay be directed to
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
