JOB DESCRIPTION
Location: Hybrid (Scarborough, ON)
Duration: 1 year
Our client, a leading financial institution in Downtown Toronto is looking for a Senior It Security Analyst to collaborate with various business lines, IT support functions and IS&C Control function. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with one of the Top 5 Banks in Canada.
Typical Day in role:
- Monitor & response of Data Loss Prevention rules and policies
- Thrive in a fast-paced environment coordinating multiple issues and threats that can be occurring simultaneously
- Utilize the technical knowledge to perform cybersecurity investigations using various analytical methods
- Excel in using available intrusion detection infrastructure to detect and remediates threats
- Investigate and review suspicious activities (E.g. Phishing) reported by customers or other employees of the bank
- Take 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
- Effectively breake down complex technology knowledge & communicating same to non-technical people
Must-Have Skills:
- 8+ 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
- CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Networking+, CompTIA CySA, ITIL, CCNA (Anyone or similar certification is required)
Nice-To-Have Skills:
- Possess advanced communication (verbal/written/presentation) skills in English
- Knowledge of Spanish
Soft Skills Required:
- Advanced communication (verbal/written/presentation) skills
- Have developed capabilities in prioritizing and completing assigned tasks in a timely manner and provide oversight and training to other less experienced team members
- Working knowledge of various network principles, cyber security concepts, investigation procedures, and adversary techniques
- Strong analytical and problem resolution skills
- Demonstrate ability to conduct investigations across multiple security technologies
Education:
- Post-secondary education in Computer Science or in a related field
- Certifications (CISSP, CISM, CCSP, CRISC) 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.