Cyber Security Operations Centre Analyst

Energy and Utilities

Cyber Security Operations Centre Analyst

Winnipeg, MB

Manitoba Hydro is consistently recognized as one of Manitoba's Top Employers! We are 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 champions safety, supports innovation, and delivers on our commitment to customer service - while actively fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace reflective of the communities we serve.

Great Benefits

  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
  • Defined-benefit pension plan for long-term financial security.
  • Nine-day work cycle, typically resulting in every other Monday off to support a balanced approach to work, family life and community.

Position Overview:

With the general direction of the Cyber Security Operations Centre Section Head, provide front-line cyber defense for Manitoba Hydro by readying response to cyber events, supporting response to cyber events, sustaining security tools, and monitoring Manitoba Hydro's systems for malicious activity.

Responsibilities:

Readying response to cyber events

  • Support threat hunting activities and continuous improvements to expand threat detection and response capabilities.
  • Contribute to continuous improvements assigned to the Cyber Security Operations Centre from audits, exercises, incidents, etc.
  • Support preparedness exercises including tabletop, operation centre, and field exercises.
  • Support development and continuous improvement of cyber security playbooks, processes, policies, and metrics.
  • Engage in technology projects to ensure Cyber Security Operations Centre requirements are being met.

Supporting response to cyber events

  • Support interdepartmental teams in identifying, protecting, detecting, responding, and recovering from cyber security events.
  • Respond to cyber events using documented operating procedures and response plans.
  • 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.

Sustaining security tools

  • Support documenting, sharing, and implementing best practices for security tool use and configuration.
  • Keep abreast of cyber security trends and issues.

Monitoring Manitoba Hydro's systems for malicious activity

  • 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 three years related information technology (IT) or industrial control system (ICS) Support experience of which at least one year 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 five years related IT or ICS Support experience of which at least three years must be in a system support role.
  • Entry level cyber security certification(s) with organizations such as ISACA or ISC 2 would be an asset.
  • General understanding of cyber security concepts, controls, frameworks, and standards including NIST and NERC CIP.
  • 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).
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in team environments and maintain harmonious working relationships.
  • Demonstrated creativity in resolving information technology issues.
  • Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
  • 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 $40.44-$55.99 Hourly, $77,500.02-$107,279.64 Annually.

Apply Now!

Ready to join a team that energizes Manitoba and puts safety, innovation, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do? Visit www.hydro.mb.ca/careers to learn more about this position and to apply online.

Application deadline: JUNE 9, 2026.

We appreciate your interest in Manitoba Hydro and thank all applicants. Only those selected for the next stage of the selection process will be contacted.

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Cyber Security Operations Centre Analyst
Manitoba Hydro