Careers

Millar Western is seeking an IT Security and Access Analyst to join our team. This role is pivotal in enhancing the security framework of our IT infrastructure and applications. Leveraging industry benchmarks, the successful candidate will lead the development and implementation of security standards and monitoring protocols to strengthen our enterprise operating systems and asset configurations.

Key responsibilities include creating a comprehensive security strategy with detailed roadmaps and project proposals to address prioritized cybersecurity risks across both IT and OT systems. Additionally, the position involves overseeing the formulation and enforcement of identity and access management strategies and policies, ensuring an optimal balance between security and operational efficiency throughout our network, infrastructure, and application spectrum.

The ideal candidate

The ideal candidate has over 8 years of information security operations experience, including vulnerability management, threat analysis, risk management and incident handling in complex IT environments. With strong knowledge of IT systems architecture, access management, firewall configuration (eg. PAN-OS), desktop and server operating systems, and communication protocols, the candidate must be effective at developing and delivering security programs prioritized by organizational risk and industry trends.  Excellent problem-solving, technical writing, and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to explain security concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Certifications such as CISSP/CISM or GIAC and direct experience analyzing data breaches are preferred.

Why work for us?

Millar Western is a privately-owned company active in the forest products business for more than a century. Operating high-tech pulp mills, supplied with sustainably sourced fibre, the company provides stable, full-time employment in lively, friendly, communities offering an excellent quality of life.

The company offers:

• a competitive wage and benefits program, that includes a pension plan, RRSP, comprehensive dental and health insurance and a profit-sharing plan
• a commitment to the highest safety standards, with a safety program recognized under initiatives such as Partners in Injury Reduction, Work Safe Alberta and the Premier’s Award for Healthy Workplaces
• a collaborative and respectful work environment that values the skills of our people and encourages them to take on new challenges and advance within the organization
• a chance to live where you work – no commuting or camps