Senior Security Analyst

ADGA Group; Gatineau; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Security Analyst to enhance security measures for critical systems. This role involves supporting security patching for both MS Windows and Red Hat Linux operating systems, ensuring compliance with established security protocols. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in security engineering, with a focus on vulnerability analysis and penetration testing. This innovative firm values work-life balance and offers a flexible work environment along with comprehensive benefits, including a profit-sharing plan and extensive health coverage. Join a team that prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion, while making a significant impact in the field of cybersecurity.

Benefits

Maternity/Parental Top-Up

Reservist Leave Top-Up

Health & Dental Insurance

Health Spending Account

Short-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Telemedicine Service

Gym Membership Discounts

Deferred Profit Sharing Plan

Access to 5,000+ perks through Perkoplis

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in security engineering, with CISSP qualification required.
• Experience in security assessment, vulnerability analysis, and penetration testing.

Responsibilities

• Support security patching for MS Windows and Red Hat Linux systems.
• Conduct security assessments and develop use-cases for system integrity.

Skills

Security Engineering

System Scanning

Penetration Testing

Threat Analysis

Technical Documentation

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technical Field

Tools

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

Job description

Job Description

ADGA is hiring a Senior Security Analyst to support security patching. The Senior Security Analyst must assist in the identification, preparation and delivery of security patches to MS Windows and Red Hat Linux operating systems and associated applications using the documented procedures prepared by a senior cyber security SME.

Specific tasks to be accomplished include:

• Windows security patching services to enable Windows server update services (WSUS) and standalone deployment for the MS Windows environment;
• Security patch bundling services to enable WSUS and standalone deployment for the MS Windows environment;
• Red Hat Linux security patching services to enable yellowdog updater modified deployment.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in software, computer, systems, electrical, or a suitable engineering or technical field required to support the project.
• Must have a CISSP qualification.
• A minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience within the last 8 years in security engineering in a minimum of 4 of the following:
• Demonstrated work experience conducting the Security Assessment and Authorization (SA&A) process.
• Demonstrated work experience in developing normal use-cases and mis-use use-cases for evaluation of system integrity.
• Demonstrated work experience in conducting system scans and capturing raw data for analysis.
• Demonstrated work experience in identifying and analyzing technical threats and vulnerabilities on target system.
• Demonstrated work experience in analyzing security data and reporting all relevant information.
• Demonstrated work experience in conducting penetration testing on target system.
• Demonstrated work experience in conducting documentation reviews and system evaluations for security compliance.
• Demonstrate work experience in evaluating events/alerts from Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems.
• A minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience as a Security Specialist on Military Command and Control systems.
• Minimum of 8 years of demonstrated experience within the last 10 years in the preparation of technical concept documents, system specifications, and technical proposals in the field of Information Technology / Information management or engineering (i.e. System, software, computer, communication, security, or simulation) experience.
• Minimum of 6 years of demonstrated experience in each of the following:
• Communicating information technology frameworks/strategies to management and technical staff.
• Communicating system engineering direction for projects or systems.
• Providing advice, guidance and recommendations on technical issues to support the decision-making of senior management.
• Leading multidisciplinary teams in the development of IT tactical systems, frameworks or strategies.
• Performing strategic, operational or tactical planning for projects or systems to meet corporate strategy.

Additional Information

Work-Life Balance

We strongly support a healthy and productive work-life balance. This starts with a flexible approach to work, and policies designed to support employees through their day-to-day routines and major life events. For example, we offer a Maternity/Parental Top-Up (up to 52 weeks) and a Reservist Leave Top-Up (up to 180 days).

Belong@ADGA

ADGA continuously strives to integrate advanced Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) approaches and practices into our work culture. Our employee-based DEI Committee explores activities and invites discussions that foster an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and heard.

Compensation

Above and beyond our commitment to offer a competitive base salary, ADGA has a company-wide profit-sharing plan for all full-time and part-time employees.

Comprehensive Benefits and Total Rewards

We offer a comprehensive benefit program, providing employees with the choice between base or enhanced plans. Depending on the plan, ADGA pays for Health & Dental, a Health Spending Account, Short-Term Disability, an Employee Assistance Program, and a Telemedicine service. Also offered: discounts on gym memberships, 5,000+ perks through Perkoplis, a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan, and access to a wide range of other employee-centric services and savings programs.