IT Auditor

Job Description

Our transportation sector client is seeking an IT Auditor to join their team! Key Details :

• Contract Length : 6-month contract.
• Hours : 5 days per week, 7.25 hours per day
• Location : HYBRID 2 days / week onsite in Toronto, ON. (Bay St.)

Roles and Responsibilities :

• Defines, evaluates, and assesses security architecture requirements for systems environments and IT projects.
• Ensures the incorporation of IT security and contingency measures in the development of systems.
• Advises on the identification, analysis, and resolution of specific security factors, risks, vulnerabilities; protection of personal privacy issues;

and appropriate industry and international security standards.

Carry out information and information technology (I&IT) security projects and tasks in the Ontario Public Service as assigned by Corporate Security or cluster I&IT management

Must Have Qualifications :

• 5+ years’ experience in IT audit, IT Security, or IT risk IT audit is preferred
• Understanding of security and project controls
• Problem solving and analytical skills

General Skills :

• Strong understanding and expertise in security architecture
• Knowledge of techniques to secure information assets and the planning, design, and implementation of security technologies
• Proven techniques to discover gaps or weaknesses in security architecture to identify and mitigate known security threats or inherent weaknesses
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and corporate directives related to the security and confidentiality of information (e.

g. Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act) in order to identify and assess areas of concern and risk

• Solid knowledge of current security and contingency technology and techniques (e.g. digital signature, encryption, access controls, fire-walls, authentication, virus protection, etc.); and
• a proven working knowledge of security audit procedures and protocols
• Experience in developing enterprise architecture deliverables (e.g. models)
• Experience in providing specialized security support at the specified experience level
• Experience in establishing secure environments at a network, operating system or application level
• Experience with implementing security on complex and distributed systems.
• Awareness of emerging IT trends and directions, especially as related to security
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills; written and verbal communication skills; interpersonal and negotiation skills
• A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines, managing competing priorities and client relationship management experience

Desirable Skills :

• Experience in developing enterprise architecture deliverables (e.g. models) based on Ontario Government Enterprise Architecture processes and practice
• Experience in Threat Risk Assessment methods
• Knowledge and understanding of Information Management principles, concepts, policies and practices
• Experience in business recovery and disaster recovery planning.
• Experience in performing threat and risk assessment.
• Experience in public key infrastructure development and operation.
• Experience in security design as part of systems development projects.
• Experience in intrusion detection systems.
• Experience in mitigation tools for malicious software.
• Experience in vulnerability analysis and penetration testing.
• Experience in network monitoring.
• Experience in security policy development.
• Experience in developing and delivering security education.
• Experience in forensic investigation.
• Knowledge and understanding of Information Management principles, concepts, policies and practices
30+ days ago