IT Security Analyst

Onico Solutions; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing solutions company is looking for an IT Security Analyst on a 6-month contract to manage information security risks and ensure compliance with established frameworks. The role requires expertise in vulnerability management, network security, and familiarity with security best practices, making it essential for safeguarding client objectives.

Qualifications

• Experience with vulnerability scanning tools and patch management.
• Proficient in security implementations (ACL, Port Security).
• Excellent understanding of information systems frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update information security frameworks.
• Perform security threat and risk analysis.
• Monitor systems operations and manage network security.

Skills

Vulnerability and security incident management

Network security principles

Vulnerability scanning tools

Systems security management

Knowledge of IP and TCP/IP

Education

Recognized information security certifications (CISSP, CISM, SABSA)

Job description

The IT Security Analyst is responsible for managing risk related to information technology (IT) security consistent with our client’s business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update information security frameworks (policies, guidelines and standards)
• Perform security threat and risk analysis (TRA)
• Evaluate, document and follow up on anomalies in information security frameworks
• Keep tabs on threats and new trends in information security
• Perform port scans to establish a baseline
• Define and create policy around unauthorized/outdated software
• Create vulnerability reports
• Implement patches as required
• Ensure antivirus software and policies are up to date
• Monitor systems operations and manage network security

Requirements

• Experience in managing vulnerability and security incident management
• Recognized information security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, SABSA) an asset
• Good knowledge of network security principles and infrastructures
• Proficient in the setup of security implementations (ACL, Port Security)
• Previous experience with vulnerability scanning tools
• Excellent understanding of information systems framework
• Proven experience in supporting multi-platform systems and related applications
• Experience with Linux Servers an asset
• Experience with Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) an asset
• Experience with port security and scanning software/hardware
• Experience with patch management
• Antivirus/anti-spyware management
• Systems security management
• Good understanding of IP and TCP/IP
• Experience with Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) an asset

This is a 6 month contract role located in Toronto, ON