Information Security Analyst

The Information Security Analyst strives to ensure a secure digital environment which includes monitoring and defending against cyber threats, implementing security policies, compliance measures as well as cybersecurity best practices.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports the ITS team by sharing cybersecurity expertise and recommending best practices for secure system configurations and data protection measures
• Collaborates with various departments to integrate security principles into all digital initiatives
• Monitors systems and networks in order to detect and analyze potential threats.
• Ensures responses to security incidents, assisting in the investigation, mitigation, and resolution of breaches
• Conducts regular vulnerability assessments, analysis, and security audits
• Collaborates with different departments on implementing remediation strategies based on risk assessments
• Initiates and ensures the deployment, configuration, and maintenance of security tools
• Supports the development and maintenance of cybersecurity documentation, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance and operational clarity
• Communicates efficiently and in a timely manner with various internal stakeholders and external regulatory or compliance agencies
• Identifies and/or anticipates needs related to security of the network and ensures the improvement of the informational resources
• Develops required procedures and ensures updates to processes and procedures, while complying with different field standards
• Administers, deploys, schedules, monitors, optimizes, secures, and upgrades complex systems
• Performs other duties, as required/needed

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science or equivalent in Certifications
• Proven experience in a cybersecurity role
• Certifications preferred: Security+, CCNA Security, ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC), Microsoft SC-900, Fortinet NSE 4
• Proven experience with security monitoring tools, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection
• Good Experience with Azure
• Experience with Fortinet Firewalls and Switches
• Experience with Aruba an asset
• Experience with Office 365
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, in both French and English
• Ability to engage effectively with regulatory bodies, compliance agencies, as well as internal stakeholders
• Strong knowledge of network security, encryption and risk management
• Proven ability to develop clear and comprehensive documentation and policies related to cybersecurity and IT governance
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to explain complex security issues in non-technical terms while fostering collaborative relationships
• Excellent customer-service orientation

This is a permanent on-site position in Cote-Des-Neiges with an annual salary of $95,000.00-$102,000.00 with 5+ weeks vacation and benefits.