Security Specialist

Global Technical Talent; Regina; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Security Specialist to enhance their access management processes. This role is pivotal in safeguarding identities and managing user access, ensuring compliance with security policies, and maintaining detailed documentation of procedures. The ideal candidate will exhibit strong analytical and problem-solving skills, along with a commitment to confidentiality and integrity in handling sensitive information. Join this dynamic team to contribute to vital security initiatives and make a significant impact on the organization's security posture.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in security practices and access management.
• Strong confidentiality and integrity in handling sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Manage user access requests and ensure compliance with security policies.
• Conduct security audits and assist in internal and external audits.
• Respond to security access incidents and manage privileged accounts.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

CompTIA Security+

SSCP

CISSP

ITIL

Tools

Windows

SAP

Office 365

Job description

Job Title: Security Specialist - Access Management
Duration: 12 months
Location: Onsite

The Position:

• The Security Specialist – Access Management plays a crucial role in safeguarding identities and managing user access within the organization.
• This position ensures that appropriate access controls are enforced, user accounts are properly configured, and security policies are adhered to.
• The role involves managing account setups, monitoring account usage, auditing permissions, resetting passwords, and responding to access-related issues.
• The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail, a solid understanding of access control principles, and experience working with security policies to prevent unauthorized access.

Key Responsibilities:

• Fulfill access requests across managed systems and platforms in compliance with applicable processes, policies, certified standards, and regulations.
• Promptly revoke physical and logical access for departing personnel.
• Manage physical access (door access cards, ID cards) and logical access (accounts in systems such as Windows, SAP, Office 365, and custom applications).
• Ensure adherence to security policies and recommend necessary updates.
• Maintain and document security procedures to protect computer and information assets.
• Conduct security audits, generate reports, and assist in both internal and external audits.
• Participate in security and access control projects.
• Support and train application and data owners on security best practices.
• Manage the distribution and recovery of credentials and security tokens.
• Control and audit elevated privileged accounts.
• Respond to security access incidents and escalate as needed.
• Support NERC CIP compliance activities related to access and information management.

General Requirements:

• Proven track record of continuous improvement in security practices.
• Hands-on experience in computer security and access management.
• Strong confidentiality and integrity in handling sensitive information.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and planning abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Education & Certifications (Preferred):

• CompTIA Security+, SSCP, CISSP, ITIL, or equivalent certifications.