Information Technology Security Analyst

TekStaff IT Solutions; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 59,236 - 73,012; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT solutions provider is seeking an IT Security Analyst for an 8-month hybrid contract based in Scarborough, ON. Candidates should have 5-8 years of experience in cybersecurity concepts including vulnerability management and risk assessment methodologies. The role involves manual analysis of risks, managing remediation tickets, and collaborating with teams to enhance security posture. Knowledge of tools like ServiceNow and Jira is a plus. Competitive pay ranges from $43 to $53 per hour.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in cybersecurity concepts.
• 3-5 years creating methodologies to assess risk.
• Experience executing quality control on risk scoring of vulnerabilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual analysis and decisioning based on vulnerability severity.
• Manage remediation tickets within enterprise systems.
• Review and interpret vulnerability data to produce reports.

Skills

Cybersecurity concepts

Vulnerability management

Risk assessment methodologies

Data analytics concepts

Tools

ServiceNow

Jira

Excel

Power BI

Job description

TekStaff's Client has a current vacancy for an IT Security Analyst

Pay Rate Range: $43 -$53

Job Description

This is a 8 month contract located in Scarborough, ON/ Hybrid (2 days in the office. Subject to change).

Daily Activities

• You thrive in fast paced environments where time-sensitive risk evaluations are critical.
• You enjoy performing manual analysis and decisioning based on vulnerability severity, asset context, and threat intelligence.
• You are comfortable creating, tracking, and managing remediation tickets within enterprise systems.
• You excel at reviewing and interpreting vulnerability data to produce clear and accurate reports.
• You are motivated by improving operational processes, suggesting analytics enhancements, and strengthening data quality.
• You enjoy collaborating with technical and non technical teams to drive remediation and reduce risk.
• you’re energized by contributing to the Bank’s security posture and supporting compliance with internal and external regulatory expectations.

Must-have Requirements

• 5-8 years of experience in cybersecurity concepts including vulnerability management, exposure management, and general threat landscapes.
• 3-5 years of experience creating logical methodologies to assess risk.
• 3-5 years of experience executing and performing quality control on risk scoring of vulnerabilities.
• 3-5 years of experience reassessing vulnerabilities and verifying remediation status using tool outputs and operational workflows.
• 3-5 years of experience with data analytics concepts and ability to suggest improvements to dashboards, reporting, and data quality.

Nice-To-Have Skills

• Experience with ticketing tools (e.g., ServiceNow, Jira), and analytics/reporting tools (Excel, Power BI, or equivalent).
• Knowledge of vulnerability management platforms (e.g., Qualys, Rapid7, Tenable).

TekStaff may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the applicant screening process. However, applications will also be reviewed by a member of our Recruitment team to ensure a fair and thorough assessment.