Infrastructure Security Analyst

Job Opportunity: Infrastructure Security Analyst

Summary
Are you a security-minded IT professional who enjoys a mix of high-level analysis and hands-on technical support? We are seeking an Infrastructure Security Analyst to serve as a subject matter expert for the operation and protection of a complex, multi-site network. This role is ideal for someone with a strong "incident response mindset" who can manage hybrid cloud environments while ensuring hardware and software remain hardened against emerging threats.

Job Description

A Snapshot of Your Day
In this role, you are the guardian of the organization's IT infrastructure, spanning servers, desktops, and networks across on-premises, data center, and cloud environments. Your day will involve a blend of Level 2/3 technical support, proactive vulnerability management, and security triage. You will work closely with the IT Director to design secure network architectures, monitor for breaches, and implement tools to prevent and detect threats.

How You’ll Make an Impact

- Secure the Perimeter: Manage and optimize Meraki network stacks, firewalls, and VPNs to ensure seamless and secure connectivity.

- Endpoint Defense: Utilize CrowdStrike and Intune to automate infrastructure management, enforce hardening standards, and remediate anomalies.

- Identity Management: Act as the lead on identity and access management within Entra ID (formerly Azure AD).

- Vulnerability Remediation: Identify system configuration issues and coordinate with administrators to patch and secure the environment.

- Incident Response: Monitor system logs and advise management on security incidents, maintaining a vigilant stance against potential breaches.

- Field Support: Provide hands-on support and training for staff across approximately 40 sites, ensuring hardware compliance and data integrity.

Advantages
- Hybrid Flexibility: Work 1–2 days per week from the Waterloo office, balanced with remote work and site visits.

- Strategic Influence: Provide technical recommendations on new technologies and shape corporate security policies.

- Dynamic Environment: Gain experience in a mission-critical sector (Healthcare/Community Services) where data privacy and system uptime are paramount.

- Professional Growth: Support for those pursuing or holding CISSP or ITIL certifications.

Responsibilities
- Operations & Support: Provide expert Level 2/3 support for infrastructure issues and manage the lifecycle of Service Desk tickets.

- System Hardening: Develop and implement best practices for securing IT operations, including configuration guidelines and automated policies.

- Asset Management: Create and maintain a detailed CMDB inventory of all network, server, and mobile components.

- Compliance & Reporting: Generate weekly KPI reports on cybersecurity metrics and ensure all solutions meet regulatory and data integrity standards.

- Training: Develop documentation and lead group or one-on-one training sessions for staff on security software and mobile platforms.

Qualifications
Technical Must-Haves:

- Network Mastery: Expert-level knowledge of Meraki solutions.

- Security & MDM: Proficiency with CrowdStrike and Microsoft Intune.

- Identity: Strong experience with Entra ID (Azure AD).

- Education: Diploma or degree in Information Technology from a recognized institution.

- Experience: Minimum 2 years of IT experience with a dedicated focus on Information Security.

- Mobility: Valid driver’s license and personal vehicle (travel to various sites is required).

Nice to Have:

- Certifications: CISSP (achieved or in progress) and/or ITIL Foundations.

- Sector Experience: Background in Healthcare or community home health services.

- Advanced Security: Deep experience in Vulnerability Management and system "hardening" protocols.

Summary
Are you ready to defend a vital infrastructure network? Apply today to join a team dedicated to service excellence and security.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.