Information Security Specialist

Onsite Work Location: Halifax, NS (with initial remote option for 4-6 weeks)

Duration: 12 months contract with extension

Hours/week: 40

PAY RATE: $28/hr (plus GST/HST if you are incorporated)

Job Responsibilities Include:

Contacting system owners for assigned systems to gather relevant background material about the system/application and setting up interviews for information gathering.
Conducting remote/in-person interviews with system owners to get all the required information for assessment and to identify any gaps.
Reviewing system-related material including specifications, diagrams, requirements, and test plans to ensure security-related standards are followed.
Reviewing results with system owners and Senior Security Architecture Analysts, as needed. - Conducting security assessments using available documentation.
Creating comprehensive security architecture assessment reports that clearly identify the root causes and remediation strategies.
Developing and establishing global security standards and processes.
Evaluating new and emerging products and technologies while making recommendations concerning the introduction of new technologies

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems Security or Computer Science

Required Skills:

Minimum 2 year of experience in Security Architecture Assessment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentations to clients and senior technical resources.
Ability to manage expectations and handle high-pressure situations with tight deadlines.
Ability to explain common application vulnerabilities and remediation strategies to developers.
Ability to explain technology risks; including XSS, CSRF, and Injection attacks introduced by application vulnerabilities to a system’s Business Owner.
Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities and demands.
Security knowledge (access control) of one or more applicable security technologies or platforms including SSO (Single Sign-On) technologies like SAML2.0 and Kerberos.
Knowledge of information security processes, response procedures, and various attack methods used for information theft or network intrusion.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of network technologies as they pertain to communications, computer system environments, and related infrastructures.
Research ability and knowledge update on the security trends and attacks, following OWASP top 10 security understanding.

NOTE: Selected candidates will go through previous employment verification, highest education verification and a soft credit check.

Sensation Business Consulting