Information Security Analyst – Permanent Position

Our client, one of the world leaders in Automotive Manufacturing Industry is looking to grow their team and is hiring for an Information Security Analyst reporting to the Information Security Manager.

This role will provide security guidance to business and service partners, identify and prioritize security- related requirements and facilitate delivery of information security services. The successful candidate will also be responsible for the planning and execution of regular Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery initiatives. This role will also work closely with senior management to support and ensure compliance to prescribed risk mitigating policies and procedures in certain area of Operational and IT Risk. Acting as an Information Security ambassador to the business, this role determines security requirements by evaluating business initiatives and requirements; ensuring alignment to Global Information Security Standards; conducting system security/vulnerability analyses and risk assessments; studying architecture/platform and mitigating integration issues to enable business needs.

Responsibilities:

Conduct and monitor regular security access and vulnerability diagnostics and remediate any risks/issues (including email Phishing responses to Associates)
Maintain and conduct periodic reviews of the Risk Register and IT Asset List
Perform risk assessments of information systems and infrastructure; develop appropriate risk treatment and mitigation options, and effectively articulate findings/recommendations to IT project teams and management.
Analyze system architectures to design appropriate security requirements which enforce Information Security policies and standards.
Identify and communicate current and emerging security threats to Senior Management
Collaborate with business units, application teams, and service partners to provide guidance on security controls for managing risk.
Manage regular BCP and DR initiatives
Coordinate ongoing Business Continuity Plan (“BCP”) activities
Develop and execute annual Information Security and BCP Associate Awareness training
Review policies and procedures relating to Business Continuity and Information Security annually
Manage and maintain the shared drive/portals, in accordance to policies and procedures
Provide support with IT projects and act as liaison with GISG (Global Information Security Group)

Requirements/Qualifications:

5-7 years’ related information security experience working with both on-prem and cloud technologies
Post-secondary education in Computer Science/Engineering or related field
Experience as an information security analyst/architect in Banking or Financial services
Hands-on experience configuring and managing security technologies
Exceptional communication skills with diverse audiences and levels - strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
Understanding of software and infrastructure development lifecycles
Understanding of network protocols, network topologies, virtual infrastructure, network segmentation, operating systems, databases, applications, and mobile security
Familiarity with standard network security technology solutions: e.g. firewall, router, VPN.
Familiarity with the use of standard security technology solutions and processes such as: access control, user provisioning, directory, SIEM, vulnerability management, Cloud Access Security Brokers, Data Loss prevention solutions, anti-virus, single sign on and auditing.
Demonstrated ability to identify risks associated with business processes, operations, information security programs and technology projects.
Preferred License or Certification in Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), Information Systems Security Architecture Professional (ISSAP), AWS Certified Security Specialty and/or Certified Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK)
Working knowledge of Business Continuity and how to plan and execute supporting initiatives
Microsoft Office proficiency at intermediate level (Word, Outlook, Excel), including SharePoint

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