IT Security Analyst

Responsibilities The successful candidate will be responsible for: • Planning, design, implementation, integration, testing and administration of enterprise security architecture and systems. • Creation of enterprise security documents (policies, standards, baselines, guidelines, and procedures). • Evaluates new and emerging security technologies, features, and products to determine their application in the protection of company information assets. • Participate in the planning and design of an enterprise business continuity and disaster recovery plan. • Performs security analysis, including architecture review, baselines, vulnerability assessments, and risk assessments to proactively identify security risks and exposures. • Monitors security events across the network and ensures alerting and resolution of security issues and threats. • Ensures change control processes are followed and service levels affected by those changes are maintained. • Leads or participates in IT projects to provide information security expertise, guidance, or training. • Performs security incident response and forensic investigations in coordination with SOC and relevant parties. • Other duties as required. Requirements Applicants should possess: • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Forensics and Security or completion of Associate of (ISC)2 • Recognized IT industry security certification (CISSP, GIAC, CIHE, CEH, etc.) would be an asset. • CoBIT Certification • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a cybersecurity role • Knowledge of the IS infrastructure (hardware, databases, operating systems, local area networks etc.) used within the organization • Extensive experience with Security information and event management (SIEM) solutions and other cybersecurity tools. • Application Security Architecture & Cloud Computing Concepts • Encryption Processes, Management and Administration • Layer 2 and 3 routing and switching protocols (TCP/UDP, IPv4, IPv6, OSPF, etc.) • Team-oriented and skilled in working within a collaborative environment • Experience with NIST Cyber Security Framework, Centre for Internet Security (CIS) Top 20 Critical Controls, and/or NERC security standards would be an asset. • Scripting Languages, such as PowerShell. • Highly self-motivated and directed. • Good written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills. • Analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and assess risks, threats, patterns and trends. • Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment. • Knowledge in network topologies, transport and routing protocols.