Junior Security Analyst
On behalf of our client in the Government Services Sector, PROCOM is looking for a Junior Security Analyst.
Junior Security Analyst - Job Description
Junior Security Analyst - Assignment Location Toronto, ON – Work Hybrid
Junior Security Analyst - Job Description
- We are currently looking for a Junior Security Analyst with relevant experience to assess cybersecurity risks, defend against security incidents, and manage security requests
- Conduct security reviews, evaluations, risk assessments and develop recommendations for improvements
- Maintain and monitor Information Security Risk Exception process
- Coordinate review and update of IT security governance documents (e.g. policies, standards, and procedures)
- Work on SOC2 requests and partner with vendor to complete SOC2 requirements
- Perform incident response investigations, containment and root cause analysis activities across multiple platforms and environments
- Perform security standards testing against computers before implementation
- Drives the end-to-end vulnerability lifecycle from discovery to closure (i.e. identification, Evaluation, Remediation and Reporting)
- Ensures timely follow up with patch management and vulnerability remediation in coordination with support teams.
- Performs, reviews, and interprets vulnerability assessments based on established schedule
- Maintain an understanding of current IT security risks and vulnerabilities. Keep abreast of new behaviors by threat actors and threat mitigation approaches
- Builds knowledge of and stays current on developments in the cyber threat landscape to adopt investigation techniques and provide recommendations on responding to and remediating related incidents, including the development of proactive analytics use cases
- Process service requests for security risk assessment
- Completing security reviews and application scans
- Coordinating vulnerability management activities
- Provide support for incident response
- Bachelor of Sciences in Computer Science or Information Security or Cybersecurity or a related field
- 3+ years of experience in Information Technology operations / implementation support
- 2+ years of progressive experience in information security risk assessment, security investigations and resolutions
- Familiar with IT and Security principles/frameworks such as NIST RMF and associated special publications, ISO 27001 and 31000
- Practical knowledge of commonly applied security principles, concepts, and methodologies
- Adaptable and flexible in use of Security technologies and processes
- Excellent written & verbal communications skills (communicating at all levels with internal & external stakeholders)
- An ability to effectively influence others to modify their opinions, plans or behaviors
- An understanding of organizational mission, values, goals, and consistent application of this knowledge
- Excellent communication and interpersonal with the ability to communicate with a diverse group of stakeholders at all organization levels
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment managing multiple priorities with proven time management skills
Junior Security Analyst - Assignment Location Toronto, ON – Work Hybrid
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level -
Employment type
Full-time -
Job function
Information Technology -
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
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