IT Security Analyst 2

LanceSoft Inc; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm in Toronto is seeking a candidate to support the Cybersecurity Offboarding Management team. The role involves managing open share remediation and assisting the employee offboarding team. The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of experience in technology operations or cybersecurity operations, excellent skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and strong communication skills. This hybrid role offers a possibility for extension or full-time employment and contributes to improving the Bank's cybersecurity posture.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in relevant technology or cybersecurity operations.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Solid understanding of core technology concepts.

Responsibilities

• Manage open share remediation and backup employee offboarding.
• Support secure offboarding processes and operational execution of IAM controls.
• Manage multiple work items with accuracy and urgency.

Skills

Experience in technology operations

Cybersecurity operations

Identity & access management (IAM)

Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel

Strong English communication skills

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Post-secondary education in Information Security or Computer Science

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

ServiceNow

Job description

Overview

Hybrid: 2 days, Wednesday and 1 other day of choice. Extension or FTE: Possibility for both. Contract Duration: ASAP - to 10/31/2026. Standard hours – Monday – Friday - 9:00 - 5:30pm.

Story Behind the Need

The Cybersecurity Offboarding Management team requires individuals to manage open share remediation and may provide back-up to employee offboarding team.

Business Group

Information Security & Control (IS&C) – Cybersecurity Offboarding Management, Identity & Access Management Operations

Project

Support secure offboarding processes, remediation of open shares and domain-authenticated access, and operational execution of IAM controls.

Candidate Value Proposition

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to:

• Contribute directly to the Bank’s cybersecurity posture and risk reduction efforts.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.
• Develop expertise in identity and access management, offboarding governance, and remediation processes.
• Present process improvement ideas up to Director level.
• Gain exposure to enterprise-level security operations and controls.

Must have

• 2–4 years of experience in technology operations, cybersecurity operations, or identity & access management (IAM)
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Excel: VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, data cleansing, reporting, and tracking.
  • Outlook: Managing high volume communications and follow ups.
  • SharePoint/OneDrive: Navigating shared drives, permissions, and folder structures.
• Solid understanding of core technology concepts
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple work items with accuracy and urgency
  • Experience tracking tasks, documenting next steps, and maintaining audit ready records.

Nice to Have Skills

• Security certifications or coursework
  • GISF, CISM, CRISC, CISA, Security+, Google Cybersecurity Certificate.
• Hands on experience in IAM or cybersecurity operations
  • Access reviews, entitlement remediation
• Experience with enterprise security tools or platforms (ServiceNow)
• Experience with process improvement or operational optimization
  • Ability to identify gaps, propose enhancements, and streamline workflows.

Soft Skills Required

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Critical thinking
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Accountability and ownership of assigned tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to rapidly learn and apply new skills.
• Strong English communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to communicate clearly with technical and non technical stakeholders, including senior staff.

Education & Certificates

• Relevant post secondary education in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field.
• Security certifications (GISF/CISM/CRISC/CISA) considered an asset.
• Security related coursework (e.g., Google Cybersecurity) considered an asset.

Best vs. Average Candidate

Top candidates will demonstrate:

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks with accuracy and urgency.
• Critical thinking and the ability to identify root causes.
• A proactive approach to escalation and risk awareness.
• Experience or strong aptitude in IAM, offboarding, or security operations.
• Comfort presenting ideas and updates to home senior leadership.

Interview

Virtual – 1 round – Hiring manager – 45 minutes