On behalf of our client in the Retail Sector, PROCOM is looking for an Incident Response Analyst - Security.
Incident Response Analyst - Security - Job Description
- Detection and Reporting
- Ensure that appropriate cyber security controls are executed according to the security program
- Implement security improvements by assessing current situation, evaluating trends and anticipating requirements
- Incident Assessment
- Review, assess and analyze the nature of the detected threat, its potential impact, and the best course of action
- Identify the vulnerability that allowed the incident to occur and recommend changes to prevent similar incidents in the future
- Incident Coordination
- Coordinate and organize the appropriate teams within the organization to respond to the threat
- Prioritizing incidents according to their risk rating
- Adjusting the incident management process as required to ensure its effectiveness
- Containment and Mitigation
- Implement appropriate measures to mitigate the impact of the threat and prevent it from causing further damage
- Where required, participate in CAB reviews in support of remediation efforts to mitigate the threat
- Documentation and Reporting
- Managing and maintaining the Incident Response Log; ensuring a detailed record of the incident and your response
- You will need to document every step of the process, from detection to resolution
- Identify trends and patterns, understand the effectiveness of your response, and identify areas for improvement
- Provide monthly reports on incident KPIs, trends and patterns to senior leadership
- Contribute to the maintenance, testing and improvement of incident response plans, procedures and processes
Incident Response Analyst - Security - Mandatory Skills
- Bachelor's degree in information technology, engineering, or a related field
- Hands-on experience (at least 3 years) with information security is a requirement
- 3+ years' experience working in IT service management, or a similar role
- Working experience and familiarity with common security and privacy industry standards (example: ISO/IEC 27001, NIST, PCI DSS, ITIL, COBIT etc.)
- Ability to analyze a high volume of technical data and work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong problem solving, analytical, and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and with multiple and diverse contacts, including external organizations, other IT staff, and different levels of management within the organization
- Ability to handle multiple concurrent tasks while demonstrating urgency and ownership to drive projects to completion
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated excellence in communication, both written and verbal
Incident Response Analyst - Security - Assignment Start Date ASAP – 8 months to start
Incident Response Analyst - Security - Assignment Location Mississauga, ON – Work Hybrid