Security Analyst

Wellington-Altus; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Canada is seeking a Security Analyst to fortify its digital infrastructure. The role involves managing security configurations, responding to incidents, and collaborating with IT teams to enhance security measures. Ideal candidates will have a degree in computer science, relevant certifications, and extensive experience in IT security. This position offers the opportunity to safeguard systems and data against cyber threats while contributing to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive career experience in technology.
• 2+ years in IT Security focused positions.
• Relevant certifications like CISSP, CEH, CCSP.

Responsibilities

• Manage IT Security configuration for enterprise applications.
• Oversee immediate response to security incidents.
• Provide recommendations for security enhancements.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Tools

MS Defender

MS Purview

O365

MS Intune

SIEM

Job description

Location : This position can be based out of any of our office locations in Canada.

Our organization :

Founded in 2017, Wellington-Altus Financial Inc. (Wellington-Altus) is the parent company to Wellington-Altus Private Counsel Inc., Wellington-Altus USA Inc., Wellington-Altus Insurance Inc., Wellington-Altus Group Solutions Inc., and Wellington-Altus Private Wealth Inc.—the top-rated

• investment dealer in Canada and one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. With more than $30 billion in assets under administration and offices across the country, Wellington-Altus identifies with successful, entrepreneurial advisors and portfolio managers and their high-net-worth clients.
• Investment Executive 2024 Brokerage Report Card.

The opportunity :

Reporting to the Associate Vice-President, Information Security, the Security Analyst will be responsible for fortifying our organization's digital infrastructure by conducting comprehensive security configuration reviews, managing security incidents, and implementing robust measures to harden our environment. The incumbent will play a crucial part in safeguarding our systems, data, and networks against potential cyber threats.

Key responsibilities include :

• Managing the IT Security configuration for enterprise applications, operating systems, and cloud environments.
• Collaborating with other teams within IT and the business to deploy security controls in a non-disruptive manner.
• Overseeing and directing the immediate response to security incidents.
• Being the security champion for Cloud, SAAS, and physical workstations.
• Collaborating with system administrators and IT teams to enforce security policies and configurations.
• Providing recommendations for security enhancements, based on industry best practices and evolving threat landscapes.
• Addressing and resolving risk and compliance related issues.
• Maintaining alignment with the chosen security framework (eg. NIST CSF).
• Providing security input into architecture and networking design, deployment and operation.
• Performing technical security vendor reviews as part of third-party risk management.
• Serving as the first line of defense in addressing and resolving security-related incidents.
• Having availability after hours to work on high priority security-related incidents.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will possess :

• A degree in computer science, or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years’ progressive career experience in technology.
• 2+ years’ experience within IT Security focused positions.
• Relevant certifications, such as CISSP, CEH, CCSP, CISM, CCNA, etc.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of how to maintain, operate and improve MS Defender, MS Purview, O365, MS Intune, vulnerability scanners, email security tools.
• An ability to create and deploy IT Security controls for M365, MS Azure and AWS.
• An ability to maintain a SIEM and create meaningful dashboards and alerts.
• An understanding and implementation of technical security compliance frameworks and standards to ensure alignment with industry regulations.
• An understanding of Identity and Access Management.
• Proven experience with performing penetration tests and vulnerability management activities.
• Experience in establishing technological governance.
• An understanding of the Incident Response process.
• Proficiency interacting with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
• An excellent attention to detail.
• Exemplary interpersonal and influencing skills; an ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively, across multiple mediums (in-person, over the phone, and virtually).
• Excellent problem-solving and IT curiosity.

Conditions of employment :

• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
• A background check, satisfactory to the employer, may be required of the successful applicant prior to commencing employment.

Wellington-Altus Private Wealth is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community and welcomes applications from women, racialized persons, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and genders. All qualified individuals who would contribute to the further diversification of our organization are encouraged to apply.

If you require accommodation for the recruitment process, please let us know at the point of application.