IT Security Specialist

Vistex; Canada; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Information Technology Security seeks a skilled Information Security professional. The role involves managing security inquiries, developing compliance procedures, and collaborating to strengthen security measures. With a salary of up to CAD 88,000 and a focus on a dynamic work environment, this is a great opportunity for career growth in cybersecurity.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare plan

Paid time off including volunteerism days

Discretionary annual bonus based on performance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Information Security.
• Strong knowledge of security standards and best practices.
• Familiarity with security monitoring tools.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main contact for IT Security inquiries.
• Develop and implement procedures for ISO27001 and SOC audit.
• Monitor and respond to security alerts and incidents.

Skills

Information Security

Security Standards

Incident Response

Cybersecurity

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Security Monitoring Tools

Job description

Employer Industry: Information Technology Security

Why consider this job opportunity:
- Salary up to $88,000 CAD
- Opportunity for discretionary annual bonus based on performance
- Comprehensive healthcare plan and paid time off, including paid volunteerism days
- Engaging work environment with a focus on security incident management and improvement
- Chance to work with global enterprises and enhance security processes

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Serve as the main contact for IT Security inquiries at the employer's Hoffman Estates office
- Develop and implement procedures to meet ISO27001 and SOC audit requirements
- Monitor and respond to security alerts and incidents using various security toolsets
- Collaborate with internal teams and service providers to improve security measures
- Provide reports on Information Security metrics as needed

What is Required (Qualifications):
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in Information Security
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Strong knowledge of security standards and best practices
- Ability to respond to customer and partner security assessments
- Familiarity with security monitoring tools and incident response

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Security certifications such as CompTIA Security+, ISC2 CC, CISA, ISO27001, etc.
- Experience with security audits and compliance frameworks

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