IT Security Analyst

ERCO Worldwide; Toronto; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Paid Health and Dental Benefits on Day 1

Health Care/Wellness Spending Account

Annual Short Term Incentive Bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

Company Pension Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

ERCO Worldwide is seeking an IT Security Analyst to enhance cybersecurity measures within their organization. This role involves managing security solutions, investigating breaches, and ensuring adherence to security protocols. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Computer Science and relevant experience in IT Security.

Located in Toronto, this full-time position offers a hybrid work environment along with a competitive benefits package, including health and dental coverage from Day 1, wellness programs, and educational opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of work experience in IT Security.
• Certifications like CompTIA Security+ or GIAC Information Security Fundamentals are assets.
• Experience with encryption, SSL, and Certificates is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of security solutions.
• Perform investigations into security breaches.
• Conduct vulnerability audits and offer recommendations.

Skills

Analytical and problem-solving abilities

Ability to prioritize tasks

Good communication skills

Team-oriented

Education

College diploma or university degree in Computer Science

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Fortinet

HP Aruba

Job description

IT Security Analyst

Employment Type: Full‑Time Permanent

Location: 5050 Satellite Drive, Mississauga (Hybrid)

Hours: 40 hours per week + on‑call as needed for emergencies

Travel: up to 20%

Salary: 110-115k

ERCO Worldwide’s century‑long tradition of excellence has firmly established its reputation for providing reliable, intelligent, and environmentally responsible manufacturing on a global scale. As one of the largest suppliers of Chlorine Dioxide technology in the world, we are devoted to building genuine customer relationships and delivering innovative, sustainable chemical solutions that improve lives and the health of our planet. Grounded in our commitment to sustainability, we serve multiple industries such as pulp & paper, oil & gas, agriculture, food processing, water treatment and more! It’s our goal to make everyone’s lives more productive, convenient, enjoyable, and safe.

Our Vision: To be a leader in delivering innovative and sustainable chemical solutions that improve lives and the health of our planet.

Our Mission: We endeavour to provide unmatched value and expertise through sustainable, intelligent, and reliable products and solutions, creating genuine customer relationships.

Our Values:

• Consistent and Dependable: Customers can expect excellence from ERCO. We deliver reliably, operate safely, and care about our customers’ success.
• Knowledgeable and Innovative: ERCO helps evolve and improve our industry through thought leadership, manufacturing and product innovation, and proven expertise.
• Proactive: ERCO makes decisions that ensure sustainable health for our employees, customers, and environment.

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ERCO Worldwide is looking for an IT Security Analyst to join our corporate Information Technology team! The IT Security Analyst performs two core functions for the enterprise. The first is the day‑to‑day operations of the in‑place security solutions while the second is the identification, investigation, and resolution of security breaches detected by those systems. Secondary tasks may include involvement in the implementation of new security solutions, participation in the creation and or maintenance of policies, standards, baselines, guidelines, and procedures as well as conducting vulnerability audits and assessments. They are expected to be fully aware of the enterprise’s security goals as established by its stated policies, procedures, and guidelines and to actively work towards establishing and upholding those goals.

The Role:

Strategy & Planning

• Participate in the planning and design of enterprise security architecture, under the direction of the Senior Infrastructure Manager I.T. where appropriate.
• Participate in the creation of enterprise security documents (policies, standards, baselines, guidelines, and procedures) under the direction of the Senior Infrastructure Manager I.T., where appropriate.
• Participate in the planning and design of an enterprise business continuity plan and disaster recovery plan, under the direction of the Senior Infrastructure Manager I.T., where appropriate.

Acquisition & Deployment

• Maintain up‑to‑date detailed knowledge of the IT security industry including awareness of new or revised security solutions, improved security processes, and the development of new attacks and threat vectors.
• Recommend additional security solutions or enhancements to existing security solutions to improve overall enterprise security.
• Perform the deployment, integration, and initial configuration of all new security solutions and of any enhancements to existing security solutions in accordance with standard best operating procedures generically and the enterprise’s security documents specifically.

Operational Management

• Maintain up‑to‑date baselines for the secure configuration and operations of all in‑place devices, whether they be under direct control (i.e. security tools) or not (e.g. workstations, servers, network devices).
• Maintain operational configurations of all in‑place security solutions as per the established baselines.
• Monitor all in‑place security solutions for efficient and appropriate operations.
• Review logs and reports of all in‑place devices, whether they be under direct control (i.e. security tools) or not (e.g. workstations, servers, network devices). Interpret the implications of that activity and devise plans for appropriate resolution.
• Participate in investigations into problematic activity.
• Participate in the design and execution of vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, and security audits.
• Provide on‑call support for end users for all in‑place security solutions.

The Person:

• College diploma or university degree in Computer Science and a minimum five years’ work experience.
• One or more of the following certifications is an asset:
  • CompTIA Security+
  • GIAC Information Security Fundamentals
  • Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator: Security
  • Associate of (ISC)2
  • Other Security Credentials
• Extensive experience with Microsoft Azure, O365, MFA, encryption, SSL, Certificates
• Experience with HP Aruba, Fortinet preferred.
• Working technical knowledge of NAC, Network, Wi‑Fi.
• Strong understanding of IP, TCP/IP, SSH, RADIUS and other network administration protocols.
• Strong understanding of ESxi, Windows Operating Systems, LEM (Log and event Management)
• Familiarity with XDR’s

The Value You Bring:

• Proven analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high‑pressure environment.
• Good written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to conduct research into IT security issues and products as required.
• Ability to present ideas in business‑friendly and user‑friendly language.
• Highly self‑motivated and directed.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Team‑oriented and skilled in working within a collaborative environment.

What you’ll love about us!

Competitive Benefits: We take pride in providing our employees with a competitive compensation package to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family. Here are some of the perks we offer:

• Company Paid Health and Dental Benefits on Day 1
• Health Care/Wellness Spending Account
• Annual Short Term Incentive Bonus
• Staff Recognition Awards
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Paid time off
• Company Pension Plan
• Disability Insurance
• Maternity/paternity/parental leave support with top up option

Developmental Opportunity: At ERCO we believe in continuous improvement, not just with our processes, but with our employees too! We have an excellent L&D department who create and facilitate training courses for our ERCO University platform on all topics for the development of our people. We also help cover and encourage employees to take courses and attend conferences to further their knowledge and skillsets!

ERCO Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to recruiting, developing and maintaining a diverse workforce in compliance with all applicable Human Rights legislation. We will make every reasonable effort to accommodate for disabilities made known to us by our employees and applicants. If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know and we will make every reasonable effort to meet your needs.

Get to know us more by visiting our website and LinkedIn page!