IT Security Analyst

Typical Day in Role:
• Reporting into Local Manager in Canada
• Day to day responsibilities by US IT Risk 1b Director
• Assist and conduct the Risk Assessments and RCSAs
• Write Risk Acceptances/Exceptions
• Collaborate with the IT application owners, Risk Advisors for any US Risk related items
• Work on key risk areas – ITAM, End of Life (Software and Hardware), Vulnerability Mgmt
• Attend meetings where 1b is required for advisory roles
• Review the IT Risk dashboard for US related KRIs, usage of excel/spreadsheets for pivots, charts etc.
• Assist in Management decks creations

Candidate Requirements/Must-Have skills:
1. 10+ years of working experience as an IT Security Analyst
2. 5-10+ years of Risk Management background within Banking/Financial Institutions (Risk Assessment and Risk Self Control Assessment – RCSAs, writing/reviewing Risk Acceptances)
3. 5+ years of working experience with IT Asset Management – Software and Hardware, End of Life Management
4. 2-3+ years of working knowledge of Vulnerability and Patch Management
5. Experience delivering presentations to stakeholders and individuals at various levels – PowerPoint etc.

Nice-To-Have Skills:
• Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

Soft Skills:
• Strong communications skills to facilitate meetings with various stakeholders, communicate ambiguous topics in a structured manner and deliver presentations/demos. Attention to details, high standards for quality.
• Strong decision making, forward thinking and creative problem-solving skills to anticipate and respond quickly to technological/market influences.
• Ability to work as part of a team, as well as work independently or with minimal direction.

Education:
• Post-secondary degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related IT field is an asset.