IT Security Analyst – DLP

JOB DESCRIPTION

Location: Hybrid | Scarborough

Duration: 12 months

Our client a leading financial institution in Downtown Toronto, is looking for an IT Security Analyst – DLP to enjoy investigating and reviewing suspicious activities (E.g. Phishing) reported by customers or other employees of the bank. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with one of the Top 5 Banks in Canada.

Typical Day in role:

  • Monitoring & response of Data Loss Prevention rules and policies
  • Thrives in a fast-paced environment coordinating multiple issues and threats that can be occurring simultaneously
  • Collaborates with various business lines, IT support functions and IS&C Control function
  • You are passionate about utilizing your technical knowledge to perform cybersecurity investigations using various analytical methods.
  • You excel in using available intrusion detection infrastructure to detect and remediates threats.
  • You enjoy investigating and reviewing suspicious activities (E.g. Phishing) reported by customers or other employees of the bank.
  • You enjoy taking part in initiatives to contribute to the strategic direction for security related technologies or other controls that need to be put in place to reduce the threat levels to the company.
  • You thrive in effectively breaking down complex technology knowledge & communicating same to non-technical people.

Must-Have Skills:

  • 5+ year of hands-on technical working experience in performing any of network security, information security, network and IT support or any other related fields.
  • 1+years’ experience of Data Loss Prevention methodologies, rules and policy creation
  • 2+ Experience building and running a TTP framework methodology for pattern and behavior-based content development
  • 2+ years’ combined experience with involving red team (Vulnerability Assessments, Web app assessments), consulting (Compliance, policy creation), SOC and Device Management

Nice-To-Have Skills:

  • You possess advanced communication (verbal/written/presentation) skills in English. The same in Spanish is a strong asset.

Soft Skills Required:

  • You have developed capabilities in prioritizing and completing assigned tasks in a timely manner and provide oversight and training to other less experienced team members.
  • You have a working knowledge of various network principles, cyber security concepts, investigation procedures, and adversary techniques.
  • You have a strong analytical and problem resolution skills.
  • You can demonstrate ability to conduct investigations across multiple security technologies

Education:

  • Post-secondary education in Computer Science or in a related field
  • Certifications (Sec+, CySA+, Net+, A+, CISSP Associate) are nice to have.

Finance professional is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. We advocate for you and welcome anyone regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, or age.