Cybersecurity Network Security Analyst

Aviva; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviva is seeking a Network Cyber Security Analyst to enhance network security measures and manage security operations. The role requires a strong understanding of cybersecurity threats, policies, and technologies, alongside effective communication skills in a large financial environment. Opportunities for career development and a competitive compensation package are provided.

Benefits

Compelling rewards package including base compensation and annual bonus

Retirement savings and share plan

Health benefits and personal wellness opportunities

Hybrids work model with flexible options

Qualifications

• At least 5+ years of experience in enterprise IT environment, 3+ years focused in Cybersecurity.
• Demonstrable expertise in network and cyber security.
• Knowledge of gateway security threats and prevention technologies.

Responsibilities

• Create policies on network tools to defend against cyberattacks.
• Monitor network traffic logs during security investigations.
• Provide support on ad-hoc project work and evaluate emerging threats.

Skills

Network Security

Cybersecurity

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Active cybersecurity certification (CISSP, OSCP)

Tools

Wireshark

Firewalls

Proxy

SIEM

NGIPS

Job description

Individually we are people, but together we are Aviva. Individually these are just words, but together they are our Values – Care, Commitment, Community, and Confidence.

We are seeking a resourceful and forward-thinking Network Cyber Security Analyst who is primarily responsible for positioning, configuration, provisioning and enhancing several types of network level tools and technologies. This would involve taking care of every aspect of network security and identifying and addressing security gaps in a network.

The role is part of Aviva’s Canada Cyber security operations team. This person will interface closely with other Network administration teams, technical teams, Feature team, engineering teams and provide guidance to them on enhancing security posture from network side. You will be a part of the security operations team and interact with other security operation analysts for day-to-day activities.

You will have an outstanding understanding of Network Security in technical areas and an interpersonal level for communication in a large financial environment.

Does this sound like you?

What you'll do

• Assist in creating policies on Network tools and technologies to defend the network infrastructure from Cyberattacks.

• Ensure firewalls rules are reviewed to prevent inbound malicious threats.

• Able to analyze network traffic logs during security investigations.

• Track, record, monitor any security issue.

• Ensure health checks and periodic testing of network infrastructure.

• Be aware of the latest threats and advise on policies to be created on NGIPS devices.

• Comfortable analyzing data, creating reports and presenting these to management teams.

• Provide support on ad-hoc project work.

• Establish and manage relationships with key internal business customers and external suppliers.

• Prioritize and detail incident management from initiation to completion.

• Assess, summarize, and raise potential breaches to leadership.

• Assisting partners and staff with related queries.

• Assist with the development of other operational/project documentation.

• Provide support to other teams within the broader Risk Management Group, as needed

• Researching of emerging threats to gain insight and understanding of the evolving threat landscape and its impact to Aviva Canada

• Other related duties as assigned.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science or Engineering, with a background in the insurance industry would be an asset.

• Holds an active cybersecurity certification, such as CISSP, OSCP, etc.

• At least 5+ years of experience working in an enterprise IT environment, including 3 + years with primary focus in Cybersecurity (network security).

• Demonstrable expertise in network & cyber security, including hands-on experience with Proxy, Firewalls, Wireshark, CDN technology, SIEM, NGIPS, etc.

• Practical knowledge of web proxy security policy administration, management and design. Having experience with WSS or ProxySG would be a huge advantage

• Knowledge of gateway security threats with an understanding of preventative technologies/controls.

• Awareness and use of security and privacy concepts (e.g. international and industry standards, legal and regulatory constraints, etc).

• Good, practical knowledge of general information technology including topics such as operating systems (Windows, UNIX, etc) and networking technologies.

• Experience with gateway security technologies; security and infrastructure operations.

• Possesses strong knowledge of DDOS attacks and remediation measures, networking fundamentals including IP addressing, OSI layers, routers, and switches, as well as network-related threats, attacks, and the protocols used to prevent them

• Demonstrated ability to contribute and establish effective working relationships and collaborative work approaches with both internal and external peers.

• Ability to effectively influence without authority

• Outstanding communication, analytical, problem solving, and project management skills

• Deep technical skills, knowledge of network protocols and network communication principles, understanding of vulnerabilities and remediation techniques.

• Experience with crafting incident response plans and playbook.

• Good interpersonal skills, ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously in a balanced and controlled matter.

• Excellent communications skills including preparing briefings, presentations, and oral status reports

• Possess strong analytical skills and problem-solving capabilities

What you’ll get

• Compelling rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities.

• Outstanding Career Development opportunities.

• We’ll support your professional development education.

• Competitive vacation package with the option to purchase 5 extra days off per year.

• Employee driven programs focused on gender, LGBTQ+, origins, diversity, and inclusion.

• Corporate wellness programs to support our employees’ physical and mental health.

• Hybrid flexible work model.

Please note that we may use AI tools to help us through the recruitment process. This is an existing position which has been posted both internally & externally.

Aviva Canada has an accommodation process in place to provide accommodations for employees with disabilities. If upon commencement of employment you require a specific accommodation because of a disability, please contact your Talent Acquisition Partner so that an appropriate accommodation can be arranged. This process applies throughout your career with Aviva Canada.