Security Analyst

Swim Recruiting; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Security Analyst for a 6-month contract in downtown Vancouver. This role involves supporting third-party risk management, performing vendor assessments, and participating in IT risk assessments for new projects. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree, 5-10 years in technology risk management, and strong communication skills. This opportunity offers a hybrid work environment and competitive compensation of $75-85 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 - 10 years of Technology risk management experience or a combination of IT-GRC and information security experience.
• Experience with GRC Platforms and automation tools.
• Ability to work with ambiguity and problem solve.

Responsibilities

• Perform third party/vendor risk assessments and review security implications.
• Participate in IT Risk Assessments of new projects and technology implementations.
• Drive meaningful impact and mature key tools and processes.

Skills

Technology risk management

GRC Platforms

Effective communication

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems

Job description

Overview

6-month contract Security Analyst role with a global organization with a hybrid work environment located in downtown Vancouver

• 6-month Security Analyst role.
• High profile team driving Cybersecurity excellence.
• Hybrid work environment in downtown Vancouver, 4 days a week in office.

What & Why

As part of an ongoing investment in enterprise cybersecurity, our client is looking to hire a Security Analyst. In this role you willsupport a culture of third-party risk management, perform new and existing third party/vendor risk assessments and review security implications of new projects and technology implementations You’ll perform vendor screening and due diligence including analysis of architecture diagrams and technical documentation You will participate in performing IT Risk Assessments of all new projects and technology implementations. This is a great opportunity to join a high-performing team where you’ll drive meaningful impact and mature key tools and processes in support of a security-first culture.

Who

This client is one of the most recognizable Canadian brands, a true Vancouver success story who has expanded globally. They are well known for their corporate culture and has won major awards for their accomplishments. They have invested majorly in technology and have had an incredibly successful past few years, including a major strategic acquisition. They have an all-star leadership team who keeps you accountable and provides support while still affording you tremendous autonomy. They are located close to rapid transit in newly renovated offices in downtown Vancouver and have an in office work environment, 4 days a week in office.

You

You will bring the following education, skills and experience to the role:

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably Management Information Systems). Certifications preferred.
• Minimum 5 - 10 years Technology risk management experience or a combination of IT-GRC and information security experience.
• Experience with GRC Platforms and automation tools.
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills, a natural affinity for being curious and inquisitive, and an ability to work with ambiguity, analyze situations and problem solve.

Compensation

This role pays between $75-85 per hour.

Next Steps

If the sound of this opportunity excites you, and you’re confident that it’s a good fit for your experience and career goals, then we’d love to hear from you! Please send your updated resume to us by applying to this posting and one of our awesome team of recruiters will be in touch.