IT Security Analyst x2

Nexus Systems Group Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Security Analyst with 8+ years of experience to support a high visibility program for a top Canadian Bank. The role involves compliance communication, data tracking, and collaboration with senior analysts. Candidates should have expertise in Outlook, Office 365, Power BI, and strong communication skills. A bachelor's degree in a relevant field is preferred, and certifications such as PMP or CISSP are assets.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a Security Analyst.
• Expert experience with Outlook, Office 365.
• 3+ years’ experience with Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with data owners to ensure compliance.
• Determine non-compliant applications with senior analysts.
• Create tracking lists and reports.

Skills

Security Analyst Experience

Outlook and Office 365

Power BI

Data Analysis

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in technical or security fields

Tools

Outlook

Office 365

Power BI

JIRA

Job description

Location Address: Hybrid - Scarborough – ad hoc as needed, 2/month, subject to change - need candidates in GTA

Contract Duration: 12 months with possibility of extension. Number of Positions: 2. Schedule Hours: 9am-5pm Monday-Friday; standard 37.5 hrs/week.

The role is part of onboarding to support ongoing project objectives.

Candidate Value Proposition

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a high visibility Program, opportunity to have close working relations with groups outside of cyber security, will gain experience with cyber policies and exception procedures, for a top 5 Canadian Bank.

Typical Day in Role

• Communicating with data owners and site owners to ensure they are aware of guidelines and requirements, ensure they comply and assist in remediating non-compliant assets
• Work with senior security analysts associated with the program to determine non-compliant applications
• Create tracking, lists and reports surrounding project progress
• Reach out to non-compliant application owners to assist in remediation and follow-up until completion
• Participate in meetings and project check points to provide status updates, raise questions and concerns in reaching program milestones
• Spend approximately 6 hours in meetings per week, with the rest of the time focused on tracking and communications

Candidate Requirements

1. 8+ years of experience as a Security Analyst
2. Expert experience with Outlook, Office 365 – SharePoint, and MS Suite (Excel (pivot tables, macros, formulas, data manipulation), Word, PowerPoint)
3. 3+ years’ experience with Power BI (intermediate to advanced proficiency)
4. 3+ years’ experience in Data Analysis

Nice-To-Have Skills

• Bilingual Spanish a strong asset
• Experience with JIRA
• Experience with cyber policy review
• Project management skills
• Experience with onboarding and exception procedures
• Experience with cybersecurity
• Portfolio management experience

Soft Skills Required

• Strong verbal + written communication skills
• Willingness and aptitude to learn new things, open minded
• Strong organizational skills
• Creative and design forward mindset (to help with PowerPoint presentations)
• Team-player
• Able to call out questions and concerns in a management level audience, not afraid to speak up

Education

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in technical or security fields. Certification in technical communication would be an asset. PMP, CISSP, or security certifications are also assets.

Candidate Review & Selection

2 rounds of MS Teams Video Interviews, each 30 minutes. The first round is with the Hiring Manager, covering initial conversation, resume and experience review, and problem-resolution type of questions. The second round is with the Director, discussing experience.

Hiring Manager’s availability to interview: ASAP