IT Security Analyst

The IT Security Analyst is responsible for managing risk related to information technology (IT) security consistent with our client’s business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update information security frameworks (policies, guidelines and standards)
• Perform security threat and risk analysis (TRA)
• Evaluate, document and follow up on anomalies in information security frameworks
• Keep tabs on threats and new trends in information security
• Perform port scans to establish a baseline
• Define and create policy around unauthorized/outdated software
• Create vulnerability reports
• Implement patches as required
• Ensure antivirus software and policies are up to date
• Monitor systems operations and manage network security

Requirements

• Experience in managing vulnerability and security incident management
• Recognized information security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, SABSA) an asset
• Good knowledge of network security principles and infrastructures
• Proficient in the setup of security implementations (ACL, Port Security)
• Previous experience with vulnerability scanning tools
• Excellent understanding of information systems framework
• Proven experience in supporting multi-platform systems and related applications
• Experience with Linux Servers an asset
• Experience with Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) an asset
• Experience with port security and scanning software/hardware
• Experience with patch management
• Antivirus/anti-spyware management
• Systems security management
• Good understanding of IP and TCP/IP
• Experience with Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) an asset

This is a 6 month contract role located in Toronto, ON

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