US Tech Solutions is seeking a “IT Security Monitoring Specialist” for a Contractual position with one of the biggest financial clients in Canada.
Job Poster: Immad Nasim
Job Location: (Remote) Ottawa, Ontario, CA
Contract: Contract (Leading to Permanent/Extension)
Clearance Required: SecretSecurity Clearance
Description:
We are looking for a capable IT Security Monitoring Specialist to join our team. This position is a great fit for you if you possess good expertise on network protocols, TCP/IP fundamentals in the IT industry.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Job Responsibilities:
Services The Consultant will be responsible for providing the following Services to the Bank:
- Review security incidents to determine their severity and draft reports detailing the activity
- Analyze host-based indicators of compromise or network traffic to assist in generating new attack signatures
- Analyze log, forensic, malware or other related data, as needed
- Respond to computer security incidents and perform threat analyses
- Review and rate the risk of newly announced software and vulnerabilities to the operating system, as they apply to Bank systems and infrastructure; follow Bank policies and standards as well as industry best practices to do so
- Perform detailed technical analyses of electronic threats, including malware, viruses and other Internet-based attacks
- Work with industry organizations, business partners and technology teams to assist in developing cyber security defensive techniques and best practices
- Provide support for systems within area of expertise
Required Skills:
- University degree or college diploma in computer science, engineering or a relevant field
- A minimum of five (5) years of work experience in the field of information and technology security, with a concentration on information security at the enterprise level or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
- Demonstrated in-depth understanding of network protocols, TCP/IP fundamentals, detection systems and security event analysis and correlation
- Demonstrated knowledge of logging, network and system forensic investigation techniques, including proficiency in malware triage and reverse engineering
- Demonstrated understanding and in-depth knowledge of operating systems (Windows, Linux, Solaris)
- Demonstrated in-depth understanding of enterprise systems and infrastructure, network-based services and client/server applications
- Demonstrated ability in analyzing and quantifying computer security risks for vulnerabilities and incidents
- Demonstrated experience supporting intrusion detection or digital forensics and incident response (DFIR) within a security operations centre (SOC) environment
- Demonstrated in-depth understanding of NVD/NIST terms and concepts (SCAP, CVE, CVSS, etc.)
Desired Skills
- Demonstrated familiarity with host-based investigation tools
- Demonstrated experience in analyzing security events using event aggregation and correlation systems
- Demonstrated experience in programming/scripting languages
- Demonstrated knowledge of IS security controls, technologies, guidelines, and best practices
- Demonstrated ability to document and explain technical details clearly and concisely to audiences at all levels of an organization
- Relevant cyber security certifications (CISSP, GIAC)
About US Tech Solutions:
Your talent, our opportunities - This is the premise behind US Tech Solutions.
You have the skill we have the opportunity. As a team, we work passionately for you to get the right career opportunity across industry verticals and functions. For past sixteen years, leading Global
Companies and Fortune 500 come to us to get the right talent. Whether you want to work as full-time, contractor or part-time, technical or non-technical our talent consultants will connect with the right career opportunity globally.
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USTECH was founded in 2000 by Manoj Agarwal. Today, we are a global firm offering talent solutions to 150 customers including 20% of Fortune 500 across Financial Services, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Aerospace, Energy, Retail, Telecom, Technology, Manufacturing, and Engineering. We are headquartered in New Jersey with 40 global locations across the USA, Canada, Europe, and India. Deloitte has recognized USTECH as one of the fastest growing private businesses for the past five consecutive years and INC 500 for the past three. We have also been rated “The Top Business in the US" by Diversity Business since 2011. To learn more about how US Tech Solutions visit our website: www.ustechsolutions.com.
“U.S. Tech Solutions, Inc. is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status.”
Apply: Interested candidates are requested to send their resume to Immad Nasim at immad@ustechsolutionsinc.com