information technology (IT) security specialist

Work setting

• Information technology (IT) infrastructure

Tasks

• Confer with clients to identify requirements
• Document technical requirements to ensure that products, processes and solutions meet business requirements
• Design, develop and implement information systems business solutions
• Provide advice on information systems strategy, policy, management and service delivery
• Develop policies, procedures and contingency plans to minimize the effects of security breaches
• Develop and implement policies and procedures throughout the software development life cycle
• Conduct reviews to assess quality assurance practices, software products and information systems
• Usability testing
• Conduct tests and perform security and quality controls

Computer and technology knowledge

• Networking software
• Networking security
• Extranet
• Internet
• Servers
• Python
• Software quality assurance
• MS SQL Server

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Sitting

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Judgement
• Organized
• Analytical

Workplace information

• Hybrid

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and / or refugees
• Recruits newcomers and / or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example : Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)

Support for youths

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Indigenous people

• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
• Provides cultural competency training and / or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

Supports for visible minorities

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example : anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)