IT and Security Engineer (Remote Canada)

Citcon; Canada; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Canada is seeking an IT and Security Engineer to enhance its IT and cybersecurity infrastructure. This role involves supporting IT operations and conducting cybersecurity assessments, requiring strong analytical and technical skills. Candidates should have a relevant degree and several years of experience in IT and security practices.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of IT experience, with a minimum of 1 year in cybersecurity.
• Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CEH, or equivalent.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and JavaScript.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily IT support to ensure smooth business operations.
• Conduct security assessments and audits to ensure compliance.
• Deploy and manage security tools like SIEM and EDR.

Skills

Analytical

Problem-solving

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or Information Technology

Tools

SIEM

EDR

Firewall

IDPS

WAF

Job description

Job Title: IT and Security Engineer

Responsibilities:

IT Help Desk Support:

- Provide daily IT support to ensure smooth business operations

- Manage all hardware and software inventories

- Manage the Single Sign-On (SSO) Identity Management solution.

- Oversee the Mobile Device Management (MDM) solution.

- Maintain and support the email security protection solution.

- Assist with business-related queries regarding SaaS applications.

- Support and maintain the Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) system.

- Facilitate employee onboarding and offboarding processes.

- Manage integrations among various SaaS applications.

- Support compliance efforts with SOC 2, PCI DSS, and other relevant regulations.

Cyber Security:

- Conduct security assessments and audits to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

- Deploy and manage security tools, including SIEM, EDR, firewalls, IDPS, and WAF.

- Ensure security tools are properly configured and maintained for optimal effectiveness.

- Monitor security alerts and events to detect and mitigate potential threats.

- Maintain and tune security monitoring systems to ensure peak performance.

- Participate in incident response activities, including investigating and analyzing security incidents.

- Document and report security incidents and assist with remediation efforts.

- Support compliance efforts with SOC 2, PCI DSS, and other relevant regulations.

- Conduct assessments of vendors and supply chain partners to ensure their security practices align with company standards.

- Develop and maintain a comprehensive vendor risk management program.

- Secure cloud environments by implementing industry best practices and security controls.

- Monitor and manage cloud security configurations effectively.

- Coordinate security and compliance projects, ensuring timely and successful completion.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project requirements and deliverables.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.

- At least 3 years of IT experience, with a minimum of 1 year in cybersecurity or related fields.

- Proficient with security tools such as SIEM, EDR, Firewall, IDPS, and WAF.

- Familiarity with SOC 2, PCI DSS, and other relevant regulatory frameworks.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Eagerness to learn and acquire new skills.

- Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with a team.

- Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CEH, or equivalent.

- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and JavaScript.

- Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical expertise.

- Strong technical skills and the ability to work across cross-functional teams.

- High ethical standards and integrity.

Join Our Team: If you’re passionate about IT and cybersecurity, enjoy problem-solving, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we invite you to apply for this exciting role and contribute to strengthening our organization’s IT and security infrastructure.