Located in Ontario and Nova Scotia, Heartland Mutual Insurance strives to be the Best Mutual. Our team of talented and dedicated professionals challenge the norm and strive to be extraordinary. It’s all about fulfilling our promise with a personal approach. With our team, you’ll bring this purpose to life every day by living our values, being open to change, and pursuing your career aspirations.
Heartland Mutual Insurance has an excellent opportunity in our Information Technology
Department for a Security Analyst.
What You Will Do…
- Coordinate and conduct network and web application vulnerability assessments.
- Monitor emerging threats, assess risks, and recommend relevant controls and mitigation strategies.
- Provide support for security-related projects and serve as the security consultant to help guide secure application and infrastructure configurations.
- Conduct rigorous oversight of security systems and security configuration administration to reduce risk to enterprise systems and accounts.
- Work with external consultants for independent security audits, penetration testing, incident response, and risk remediation when necessary.
- Manage remediation efforts after security assessment findings outline weaknesses requiring attention.
- Ensure alignment of Heartland security efforts with relevant frameworks, guidelines and governing bodies.
- Ensure operational effectiveness of network security components for enterprise and cloud environments such as firewalls, VPN and network devices.
- Assist in the execution of the delivery of the Cybersecurity roadmap, providing updates on progress and tracking changes in Heartland’s Cyber risk and security posture.
- Promote Cybersecurity awareness throughout the organization, spreading knowledge of threats, best practices, and effective use of training tools.
- Participate in the delivery of cybersecurity and resiliency activities including tabletop exercises, DR tests, and penetration tests.
- Provide guidance and training to other IT staff on cloud security best practices.
What You Will Bring…
- Post Secondary education in cybersecurity or a combination of education and relevant experience.
- Cybersecurity certifications are assets.
- 1-3 years in relevant Cybersecurity Technology roles.
- Understanding of Network & Security device management.
- Understanding of Cloud security, design, deployment, and management.
- Ability to troubleshoot security events within network and cloud environments.
- Familiarity with IAM tools and practices.
- Good knowledge of Windows platforms, Office 365, and MS Defender.
- Good knowledge of Cybersecurity frameworks, tools, and best practices.
- Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
- Experience in Insurance Technology an asset.
What We Offer…
In return, we’ll give you countless opportunities to learn and grow. You’ll be empowered to be your best self, do your best work, and make a meaningful impact. Here, you can help shape the future of insurance, win as a team, and grow with us.
At Heartland our benefits are great and include not only health and dental coverage, but also a generous pension plan. All staff members share in our company’s success through our incentive plan. And with our hybrid work model, you get the best of both worlds – the ability to collaborate and connect with great colleagues and to enjoy the benefits of working from home.
Intrigued? We can’t wait to hear from you!
Apply Today!
If you have the qualifications we are seeking and would thrive in a work environment where you are valued and respected, please apply on the company website. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
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