IT Security Analyst (SOC) - Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Delpath; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the banking sector is seeking a skilled IT Security Analyst to join their Cyber Security Operations Centre. This role involves protecting vital assets and data globally, managing email quarantine releases, and responding to security events. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in network and information security, along with strong analytical and communication skills in both English and Spanish. Join a dynamic team and contribute to enhancing the organization's security posture while working in a supportive and challenging environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in network security or related fields.
• Experience with cyber security concepts and investigation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Protect the bank's assets through the Security Operation Center (SOC).
• Analyze emails in quarantine and manage backlog of EQRs.

Skills

Network Security

Information Security

Cyber Security Concepts

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills (English/Spanish)

Problem Resolution Skills

Education

Post-secondary education in Computer Science

Certifications (GSEC, CompTIA Security+, CCNA, etc.)

Tools

SIEM Solutions

Job description

IT Security Analyst (SOC) - Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Our Client in the Banking sector is seeking an IT Security Analyst to join their Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC) and be part of the team responsible for protecting the bank’s assets and data globally through the Security Operation Center (SOC) - ensuring that customer information continues to be protected as expected. The successful candidate will work on Email Quarantine Releases and help manage review and release of backlog of EQRs.

Responsibilities:

• Works to protect the bank’s assets and data globally through the Security Operation Center (SOC)
• Analyzing emails in quarantine and requesting approvals for release – working with Email Quarantine Releases (Mexico)
• Releasing emails in quarantine which are in the Mexico console - help manage review and release of backlog of EQRs
• Reports to the GCDI IB Manager
• Responds to the Data Loss security events generated by the Security Information & Event Monitoring (SIEM) platform as well as events reported by employees, customers, and discovered through Threat Intelligence
• Uses technical knowledge to perform cybersecurity investigations using various analytical methods and technologies
• Uses different solutions to enhance the company’s global security monitoring and threat intelligence programs for DLM
• Uses available intrusion detection infrastructure to detect and remediate threats.
• Investigates and reviews suspicious activities (e.g. Phishing) reported by customers or other employees of the bank.
• Takes part in initiatives to contribute to the strategic direction for security-related technologies or other controls that need to be put in place to reduce the threat levels to the company.
• Effectively breaks down complex technology knowledge & communicates the same to non-technical people.
• 24/7 support is provided for the Data Loss Monitoring team on a rotational basis.

Required Skills:

• 5+ years hands-on technical working experience in performing any of: network security, information security, network and IT support or any other related fields
• 1+ years’ experience with various network principles, cyber security concepts, investigation procedures, and adversary techniques
• 1+ years of experience conducting investigations across multiple security technologies
• Candidates need to be flexible to work outside of regular working hours (evenings)

Desired Skills:

• SOC experience and familiarity with SIEM solutions.

Soft Skills Required:

• Possesses advanced communication (verbal/written/presentation) skills in English and Spanish
• Has developed capabilities in prioritizing and completing assigned tasks in a timely manner and providing oversight and training to other less experienced team members.
• Strong analytical and problem resolution skills
• Strong organizational skills

Education:

• Post-secondary education in Computer Science or in a related technical field
• Certifications (GSEC, CompTIA Security+, CCNA, CompTIA Networking+, ITIL CEH, and OSCP) are nice to have

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Information Technology

Industries: Computer and Network Security and Information Technology & Services