Senior Malware Protection Specialist (Trellix) – Remote

act digital; Montreal; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work available

Annual training and certification opportunities

Flex Office work environment

Job summary

A consulting and technology expertise company is seeking an experienced Senior IT and Security Administrator specializing in Malware Protection technologies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in deploying solutions like Trellix and McAfee, with over 10 years in IT and at least 5 years in security roles. Responsibilities include managing security tools and collaborating with teams to enhance security measures. This position offers remote work options and opportunities for international mobility.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional IT experience, with 5+ years in security or Malware Protection technologies.
• Proven expertise with Trellix or similar tools.
• Strong knowledge of scripting languages like PowerShell or Python.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary expert for Trellix technologies.
• Deploy, configure, and maintain advanced Malware Protection solutions.
• Develop and maintain documentation for security solutions.

Skills

Malware Protection technologies

Trellix

PowerShell

Python

Tools

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.

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