IT Security Specialist

Bevertec; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Technical IT & Resource Consultant to conduct security risk assessments, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure compliance with industry standards. The successful candidate will possess over 8 years of experience in IT Security, with certifications such as CISSP, and have robust skills in incident response and penetration testing. This position offers the opportunity to work with advanced security technologies and contribute to the strengthening of the organization’s security posture.

Qualifications

• Experience with security frameworks and methodologies (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).
• Strong knowledge of security concepts, principles, and technologies.
• 8+ years of experience in IT Security.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough security risk assessments and identify system vulnerabilities.
• Monitor network traffic and system logs for suspicious activity.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Security risk assessment

Incident response

Penetration testing

Vulnerability scanning

Security awareness training

Education

Certifications such as CISSP

Tools

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

SIEM platforms

Job description

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Senior Technical IT & Resource Consultant at Bevertec

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough security risk assessments and identify system vulnerabilities.
• Develop and implement mitigation strategies to manage security risks.
• Develop incident plans and Lead incident response efforts, investigate security breaches, and ensure timely remediation.
• Monitor network traffic and system logs for suspicious activity.
• Conduct penetration testing and vulnerability scanning.
• Implement and manage security controls such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, and DLP tools.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., PCI DSS, HIPAA).
• Develop security awareness training programs to stakeholders

Qualifications

• Certifications such as CISSP
• Experience with security frameworks and methodologies (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).
• Strong knowledge of security concepts, principles, and technologies.
• Proficiency in using security tools like firewalls, IDS/IPS, and SIEM platforms.
• 8+ years of experience in IT Security

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

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