Information Security Analyst

Vretta; Toronto; Presencial; CAD 70 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Vretta is seeking an Information Security Analyst to join our Systems and Security team in Canada. The role focuses on monitoring security alerts, investigating incidents, and maintaining cybersecurity standards to support student success and a secure learning environment.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of cybersecurity experience, knowledge of security frameworks, and hands-on experience with security tools and threat intelligence platforms.

Qualificações

• 1–3 years of experience in cybersecurity or related fields.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, technologies, and best practices.
• Knowledge of security frameworks and standards (ISO 27001, SOC 1, SOC 2, GDPR).
• Familiarity with security tools and technologies (firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, antivirus).
• In-depth understanding of threat intelligence platforms.

Responsabilidades

• Monitor, investigate, and remediate security alerts on the threat intelligence platform.
• Coordinate investigations into security incidents and provide timely responses.
• Maintain and implement risk mitigation measures.
• Coordinate regular vulnerability assessments to identify and prioritize weaknesses.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to remediate vulnerabilities and ensure a secure computing environment.
• Participate in disaster recovery planning and incident response activities.
• Use analytic tools to identify emerging threat patterns and vulnerabilities.
• Contribute to root cause analysis with engineers and escalation teams for incidents.
• Provide recommendations for enhancing the overall security posture.
• Stay informed about emerging threats and vulnerabilities to address risks.
• Assist in design and implementation of security infrastructure.
• Collaborate to integrate security controls into systems and networks.
• Assist in development and enforcement of cybersecurity policies and procedures.
• Conduct compliance assessments to ensure adherence to security standards.
• Maintain endpoint compliance by publishing patches.
• Oversee and maintain device inventory.
• Champion a culture of security awareness and best practices.

Conhecimentos

Cybersecurity knowledge

Threat intelligence

Security principles

Ferramentas

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

SIEM

Antivirus

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Vretta is looking for an Information Security Analyst to join our Systems and Security team. This position requires creative problem solving and sound technical ability to understand requirements, and support the maintenance of the cybersecurity standards and compliances. The Information Security Analyst should have the attitude and energy to contribute to an innovative and dynamic environment to facilitate learning and assessment solutions and support student success.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, investigate, and remediate security alerts on the threat intelligence platform.
• Coordinate investigations into security incidents and provide timely and effective responses.
• Maintain and implement risk mitigation measures.
• Coordinate regular vulnerability assessments to identify and prioritize security weaknesses.
• Collaborate with the stakeholders to remediate vulnerabilities and ensure a secure computing environment.
• Participate in the planning for disaster recovery in the event of any security breaches.
• Use advanced analytic tools to determine emerging threat patterns and vulnerabilities.
• Participate in root cause analysis with engineers and escalation teams for incidents, while implementing permanent solutions.
• Provide recommendations for enhancing the overall security posture.
• Stay informed about emerging threats and vulnerabilities to proactively address potential risks.
• Participate in the design and implementation of security infrastructure.
• Collaborate with the team to integrate security controls into systems and networks.
• Assist in the development and enforcement of cybersecurity policies and procedures.
• Conduct compliance assessments to ensure adherence to security standards.
• Maintain endpoint compliance by publishing patches.
• Oversee and maintain device inventory.
• Champion a culture of security awareness and best practices within the organization.

Requirements

• One to three years experience in cybersecurity or related fields.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, technologies, and best practices.
• Knowledge of security frameworks and standards (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 1, SOC 2, GDPR compliance).
• Familiarity with security tools and technologies (firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, antivirus, etc.).
• In-depth understanding of threat intelligence platforms (e.g., Arctic Wolf, etc.).
• Knowledge of cybersecurity trends, threats, mitigations.
• Must demonstrate a learning mindset with an eagerness and interest in technology.

About Vretta

We have dedicated the past 16 years towards the modernization of assessment and learning experiences that have transformed educational practices for ministries of education, academic institutions, examination bodies, and training organizations around the world. Today, our team of over 100 architects, designers, technologists, psychometricians, and project ninjas support our partners transition from legacy e-assessment and learning systems to world-class technology solutions that are efficient, equitable, flexible, and drive student success. We welcome you to join us on our mission of giving every student the opportunity to succeed in their academic lives and beyond.