Information Security Specialist - Remote

Info Resume Edge; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading information security firm in Toronto is looking for an experienced Information Security Specialist to protect organizational assets and ensure compliance with security policies. The candidate should have a strong background in cybersecurity and risk management, capable of developing and implementing security policies, conducting risk assessments, and collaborating with teams to enhance the security posture. This position offers competitive salary, health coverage, and flexibility for hybrid work.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Professional development sponsorship

Remote working flexibility

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in information security, cybersecurity, or IT risk management.
• Knowledge of security frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain information security policies and standards.
• Monitor security alerts and incidents for quick detection.
• Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability scans.

Skills

Risk management

Cybersecurity

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science or related field

Tools

Firewalls

SIEMs

Endpoint protection

Cloud security tools (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Information Security Specialist to protect our organizations information assets and ensure compliance with security policies and regulations. The role involves assessing risks implementing security controls monitoring threats and working with cross-functional teams to strengthen overall information security posture. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cybersecurity risk management and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop implement and maintain information security policies standards and procedures .
• Monitor security alerts and incidents to ensure quick detection and response.
• Conduct risk assessments vulnerability scans and penetration testing to identify threats.
• Manage identity and access management (IAM) ensuring proper user access controls.
• Implement and maintain data protection encryption and endpoint security measures.
• Support compliance with regulatory frameworks (ISO 27001 NIST GDPR HIPAA PCI-DSS).
• Perform security awareness training to improve organizational security culture.
• Assist in the development of incident response and disaster recovery plans .
• Evaluate and recommend security technologies tools and vendors .
• Collaborate with IT DevOps and cloud teams to ensure secure system configurations.
• Prepare reports on security posture risks and compliance status for management.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Information Security Computer Science or related field.
• 3 - 5 years of experience in information security cybersecurity or IT risk management.
• Knowledge of security frameworks (ISO 27001 NIST CSF CIS Controls).
• Hands-on experience with firewalls IDS / IPS SIEMs endpoint protection and DLP tools .
• Familiarity with cloud security (AWS Azure GCP) and on-premises environments.
• Strong understanding of network protocols operating systems and encryption techniques .
• Excellent problem-solving analytical and communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• Professional certifications such as :
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• CompTIA Security / CySA
• Experience with threat intelligence platforms SOAR and security automation .
• Knowledge of identity governance Zero Trust and secure SDLC practices.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health dental and vision coverage.
• Professional development and certification sponsorship.
• Hybrid / remote working flexibility.
• Opportunity to work on enterprise-level security projects with global exposure.

Key Skills

• Economics
• Conveyancing Paralegal
• Corporate Risk Management
• Ftp
• ITIL
• Airlines

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1