IT Security Analyst

IT Security Analyst

Typical Day in Role:
• Support the current IPS infrastructure
• Assist with the current IPS migration project
• Manage, document, support current and new technologies
• On call support and after hours support is a must
• Identify security issues and risks and develop mitigation plans
• Develop and interpret security policies and procedures.
• Participate in security compliance efforts
• Develop and deliver training materials and perform general security awareness and specific security technology training
• Evaluate and recommend new and emerging security products and technologies
• Working with change management and participate in change meetings

Candidate Requirements/Must-Have skills:
1. 8+ years of working experience as a Security Analyst in IT
2. 8+ years of experience in Network infrastructure, Firewalls and IPS
3. Worked within a large corporation and exposure to change control, compliance and working with auditors
4. Ability to provide 24×7 on call support after hours and on weekends

Nice-To-Have Skills:
• Cisco or Fortinet firewalls/IPS is a strong asset
• Previous exposure to the banking industry/financial services is preferred
• CCNA/CCNP Certifications

Soft Skills:
• Excellent written, presentation, and verbal communication skills to be able to work well with technical peers and business stakeholders at different levels within the organization
• 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 preferred