Information Security Analyst

Agilus Work Solutions; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Information Security Analyst to join their dynamic team in Toronto. In this pivotal role, you will be part of the first line of cyber defense, collaborating with IT and business partners to manage information security risks effectively. Your expertise will guide stakeholders in understanding security requirements, conducting assessments, and implementing robust controls. This position offers an exciting opportunity to drive change and innovation in a fast-paced environment, where your contributions will significantly enhance the security posture of the organization. If you are passionate about cybersecurity and eager to make a real impact, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Information Security with a focus on Risk Management.
• Strong technical background in networks, servers, and cloud technologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide information security consultation to business and IT stakeholders.
• Conduct information security risk assessments and develop vulnerability assessments.

Skills

Information Security

Risk Management

Cyber Security

Security Assessments

Negotiation Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Post-secondary degree in Business or Technology

CISSP Certification

CISM Certification

Tools

PowerPoint

Power BI

AWS

Azure

Job description

Agilus Work Solutions provided pay range

This range is provided by Agilus Work Solutions. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

CA$80.00/hr - CA$90.00/hr

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About the Company - Agilus client is a leader in the insurance industry and is currently adding an Information Security Analyst to their team.

About the Role - In this role, you will be part of the first line of cyber defense team, working with IT and business partners to help them understand and manage information security risks and comply with the organizational information security policies. The role also supports the delivery of analysis-based cyber security services including a security assurance assessment, responding to security inquiries from stakeholders and clients, assessing security controls, and more.

Responsibilities -

• Focus on providing information security consultation to business and IT stakeholders.
• Provide security consultations on security requirements in contracts and engage with Legal and Business teams to assist with negotiating client contracts and response to client RFPs.
• Provide expert security guidance to implement appropriate controls in projects and initiatives. Ensure the safeguarding and protection of our clients' confidential information, preventing accidental disclosure, modification, or destruction, and enhancing the organization's overall security posture.
• Conduct information security risk assessments (e.g., threat risk assessments) as needed.
• Research evolving threats and provide recommendations.
• Develop and conduct vulnerability assessments, and document findings in reports.
• Strong desire to work collaboratively in an unconventional and non-linear way to problem solve unique solutions.
• Be customer-focused and delivery-oriented to drive change in ambiguous situations.
• Work proactively with internal clients to understand their needs and deliver creative solutions.
• Strive for continuous learning and influence others.
• Review vulnerability reports to identify security weaknesses on systems and help stakeholders prioritize remediation based on risk. Examples include:
• SAST, DAST, IAST, SCA, Penetration Testing, Infrastructure and endpoint Vulnerability Testing.

Qualifications -

• Post-secondary degree in Business, Technology, or related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• At least 7 years of experience in Information Security and/or IT, focusing on Risk Management.
• Preferred certifications include CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CISA, and similar.
• Proven experience interpreting and consulting on Information Security and IT principles, protocols, practices, and standards.
• Extensive knowledge of security assessments, attack vectors, and risk mitigation controls.
• Strong technical background covering networks, servers, application development, architecture, storage, and cloud technologies.
• Deep understanding of security technologies like encryption, firewalls, IDS/IPS, malware protection, DDoS, DLP, SIEM.
• Knowledge of cloud security, especially AWS and Azure.
• Familiarity with IT control frameworks such as SOC, ISO 27001, NIST.
• Basic knowledge of IT audit and testing processes.
• Strong presentation and data visualization skills (PowerPoint, Power BI).
• Proactive self-starter with strategic thinking, negotiation, and consensus-building skills.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Information Technology
• Insurance

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