Job description:

2499998 Ontario Inc. O/A ABC Network Consultants located at 27 Forestgrove Circle, Brampton, Ontario L6Z 4T3 requires 1 Information Technology (IT) Security Analyst on a Permanent full-time basis. Wage: $ 42 per hour for a minimum of 30 hours or above per week. Must have over 5 years of experience as a IT Security Analyst.  Additionally, 10 paid vacations and 10 sick leaves will be provided.

Interested candidate/s please email your resume/s to: abcnetworkhr@gmail.com

Responsibilities:

1. Security Monitoring and Analysis:
• Continuously monitor network traffic, logs, and security alerts for signs of suspicious or malicious activity.
• Analyze security incidents, investigate security breaches, and determine the extent of the damage.
2. Security Infrastructure Management:
• Manage and configure security tools, such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and VPNs.
• Ensure that security devices and software are up to date with the latest security patches and updates.
3. Incident Response:
• Develop and implement incident response plans and procedures to address security incidents promptly.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external agencies, such as law enforcement, in the event of a significant security incident.
4. Vulnerability Management:
• Identify and assess vulnerabilities in the network and systems.
• Develop and execute plans to remediate vulnerabilities and maintain a secure network environment.
5. Security Policy and Compliance:
• Assist in the development and enforcement of security policies, standards, and guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations (e.g., PCI DSS, HIPAA, GDPR).
6. Security Awareness and Training:
• Educate employees on security best practices and conduct security awareness training programs.
7. Documentation:
• Maintain documentation of security procedures, incident reports, and security configurations.
8. Threat Intelligence:
• Stay updated on the latest security threats and vulnerabilities by monitoring threat intelligence sources.
9. Network Architecture Review:
• Review and assess network architecture for security weaknesses and recommend improvements.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Education: A bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, cybersecurity, or a related field is typically required. If not, then should have relevant experience for >10 years.
• Certifications:
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
• Experience: More than 5 years of experience in network security is required.
• Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in network security technologies, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and endpoint security solutions.
• Familiarity with operating systems (e.g., Windows, Linux) and network protocols.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles and best practices.
• Well versed with Visio, Virtualization and Wireshark.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess security risks and respond to security incidents effectively.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to document security policies, write incident reports, and communicate with colleagues and management.
• Team Collaboration: Ability to work effectively within a team and collaborate with IT and cybersecurity professionals.
• Attention to Detail: Keen attention to detail to identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities.
• Adaptability: The ability to stay up to date with evolving security threats and technologies.