Information Security Analyst (1-Year Contract)

1 day, 17 hours ago
Contract
Mid Level
Cybersecurity
numeris.ca

numeris.ca

Numeris brings clarity and understanding of Canadians’ audience behaviours to an evolving cross media landscape with their measurement solutions. Today’s audiences are constantly evolving in how, where and when they consume media resulting in a highly ...

Professional Services
251-1K
Founded 1944

Description

  • Monitor firewalls, intrusion detection systems, antivirus software, and other security tools to detect and respond to incidents.
  • Lead investigations into security breaches and incidents, determine root causes, and develop prevention strategies.
  • Collaborate with IT and business teams to coordinate effective security incident response efforts.
  • Identify, assess, and help remediate vulnerabilities through patching and configuration changes.
  • Document vulnerability findings and communicate security issues clearly across teams.
  • Enforce security controls, policies, and procedures to support compliance with regulations, standards, and best practices.
  • Develop and deliver security awareness training programs for employees.
  • Conduct security risk assessments and third-party vendor security reviews.
  • Evaluate new security tools and technologies to determine fit with organizational security objectives.
  • Advise IT leadership on security matters and help align security priorities with business goals.

Requirements

  • Graduate degree required.
  • 3 to 5 years of experience in information security or a related field.
  • Experience in incident response, vulnerability management, or security operations.
  • CISSP, CEH, or CompTIA Security+ certification preferred.
  • Proficiency with firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, SIEM systems, and antivirus software.
  • Knowledge of networking protocols and operating systems.
  • Strong understanding of information security, vulnerabilities, threats, and encryption methods.
  • Familiarity with relevant security and privacy legislation.
  • Understanding of the software development lifecycle.
  • Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
  • Excellent judgment, decision-making, critical thinking, and attention to detail.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary of $85,000 to $90,000 per year.
  • Health, dental, vision, and personal spending account benefits with employer-paid premiums.
  • Flexible work location, including remote work from home and hybrid options as required.
  • Continuous learning and development through Percipio, the learning management system.
  • MentorMe program for networking and internal growth.
  • Leadership training for new and emerging leaders.
  • Employee discount program through Perkopolis.

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