information technology (IT) security analyst

Work setting

• Financial services industry

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
• Assess physical and technical security risks to data, software and hardware
• 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
• Resolve conflict situations
• JavaScript Object Notation (JSON)
• Robotic process automation
• Operate automatic or other testing equipment to ensure product quality
• Execute and document results of software application tests and information and telecommunication systems tests

Computer and technology knowledge

• Android
• Cloud
• IBM AS / 400
• Shell script
• Virtualization
• Workday
• Linux
• Unix
• Networking software
• Networking hardware
• Networking security
• Extranet
• Intranet
• Internet
• Servers
• File management software
• Security software
• Word processing software
• Presentation software
• Mail server software
• Programming software
• HTML editing software
• Business diagram software
• Database software
• Mac OS
• MS Office
• MS Windows
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Firewall
• MS Active Directory
• Postman
• Unix Shell Scripting
• MS Outlook

Hardware development

• Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI)

Area of work experience

• Project implementation
• Information technology (IT) service delivery
• Quality assurance or control

Specialization or experience

• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Area of specialization

• Cybersecurity

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Sitting

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Flexibility
• Innovation
• Analytical
• Proactive

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently a student?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid

Other benefits

• Learning / training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• On-site recreation and activities
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program

Support for persons with disabilities

• Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example : ramps, elevators, etc.)
• Provides visual accessibility accommodations (for example : braille, screen readers, etc.)
• Provides auditory accessibility accommodations (for example : transcription software, teletypewriters, etc.)
• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports persons with disabilities
• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities
• Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities

Support for mature workers

• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
• Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for mature workers
• Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example : adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.)
• Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement (for example : financial planning, access to pension and benefits, lifestyle adjustments, etc.)

Supports for visible minorities

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example : anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
• Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities