Senior IT and security Administrator – Malware Protection Specialist

Alter Solutions Group; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic consulting and technology expertise company as a Senior IT Administrator specializing in Malware Protection. This role is perfect for seasoned professionals eager to tackle cybersecurity challenges in the financial sector. You will be the go-to expert for Trellix technologies, ensuring optimal performance and troubleshooting issues. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, you'll deploy and maintain advanced security solutions while leading efforts to enhance security measures. Enjoy a flexible work environment with opportunities for training and international mobility, making this an exciting opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and forward-thinking organization.

Benefits

Remote work available

Flex Office work environment

Annual training and certification opportunities

Strong openness to international mobility

Qualifications

• 10+ years of IT experience with 5+ years in Malware Protection technologies.
• Proven expertise in Trellix and similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary expert for Trellix technologies and manage upgrades.
• Deploy and maintain advanced Malware Protection solutions.

Skills

Malware Protection

Trellix

McAfee

Tanium

BeyondTrust

PowerShell

Python

Security Concepts

Project Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Relevant IT Certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM)

Tools

Trellix

McAfee

Tanium

BeyondTrust

Job description

Senior IT and Security Administrator – Malware Protection Specialist

ALTER SOLUTIONS is a consulting and technology expertise company founded in 2006. Our mission is to support our clients with their technical and organizational cybersecurity challenges. Our services are structured around the following areas of expertise:

• Security Management
• Architecture and Integration
• Audit and Penetration Testing
• Cyber Defense

We are an international group established in over ten countries, with a team of 950 employees.

Our success is driven by the development and fulfillment of each team member, and we place great importance on providing the best possible working conditions:

• Remote work available for a majority of our projects
• A Flex Office work environment available to everyone at all times to promote communication and collaboration
• Expert communities to share and disseminate skills within the group
• Close project management and HR support
• Annual training and certification opportunities
• Recognition of our consultants' expertise development
• Strong openness to short-term or long-term international mobility

We are looking for an experienced Senior IT Administrator with deep expertise in Malware Protection technologies, specifically Trellix, to join our team. This role is for a prestigious client in the financial sector, requiring a highly operational and self-sufficient professional to support, troubleshoot, and upgrade advanced security systems.

If you are a seasoned IT professional with a strong background in deploying and managing Malware Protection solutions, and you thrive in dynamic environments, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary expert for Trellix technologies, ensuring optimal performance, troubleshooting issues, and managing upgrades.
• Deploy, configure, and maintain advanced Malware Protection solutions, including Trellix, McAfee, Tanium, and BeyondTrust.
• Provide hands-on operational support and expert-level troubleshooting for security tools.
• Govern and support Data Security/Protection projects or programs.
• Develop and maintain documentation, procedures, and tools for security solutions.
• Collaborate with teams to present complex technical solutions in an understandable way.
• Lead efforts to enhance and optimize security measures and tools.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 10+ years of professional IT experience, with 5+ years in security or Malware Protection technologies.
• Proven expertise with Trellix or similar tools (McAfee, Tanium, BeyondTrust).
• Strong knowledge of scripting languages like PowerShell or Python.
• Deep understanding of security concepts, IT systems, and infrastructure.
• Experience in leading projects or teams (team leadership experience is a plus).
• Proactive and autonomous, with the ability to deliver results without extensive onboarding.

Preferred Skills

• 15+ years of IT experience is highly desirable, even if not all in cybersecurity.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, or product-specific certifications) are a strong plus.
• Experience in regulated industries such as finance.