Information Security Engineer II

HireTalent; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a detail-oriented Information Security Analyst to join their Data Security team. This role involves creating and executing controls to address data classification issues, analyzing scan results, and engaging with users to rectify identified problems. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, along with proficiency in MS Office tools. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to data security in a hybrid work environment, allowing for collaboration and impact on critical data handling processes.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of IT experience with a focus on data handling.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in communication.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute controls for data classification issues.
• Analyze Data Discovery scan results and document remediation plans.
• Engage with file owners to rectify issues with misplaced files.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Data Classification Understanding

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Related Field

Tools

MS Office Tools

Job description

Information Security Analyst
Location: Montréal QC - Hybrid, 3 days at office
Contract

Ideal candidate has excellent communications skills, is comfortable reaching out and engaging users, guiding them to take actions on their files.
Although the consultant will be working for a Data Security team, the skill set needed isn't very security centric. The candidate should have understanding of data classification and handling concepts.The candidate needs to be organized and focused on the assigned mission.

Responsibilities:

• Creation and execution of a control to address issues around higher classified files in lower classified repositories
• Creation and execution of a control to address issues around untagged files in repositories
• Analysis of Data Discovery scan results
• Documenting and executing remediation plans
• File owner reach outs to users/teams to rectify identified issues with untagged and misplaced files in various repositories
• Effective tracking and reporting on progress of assigned deliverables

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 to 5 years of professional IT related work experience
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple work streams in parallel
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good written & verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with MS Office Tools
• Understanding of data classification and data handling concepts

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in science or related field preferred
• Info Security experience
• Knowledge of scripting/automation would be beneficial