Network Security Analyst

Start : Immediate
Toronto, Ontario

Position Responsibilities:

The role, as required, must be capable to contribute or lead specific investigation of a forensic and restorative nature.
Review and interpret alerts and system notifications and provide advanced security response, analysis and incident management (according to industry and contract requirements) in support of Digital Wyzdom Customers

Perform comparative analysis on results collected against ever-changing industry threats, vulnerabilities and other malicious technological programs launched through the internet.
Based on the nature of the security threat perceived, assess and establish mitigating steps to ensure appropriate treatment and ensures customer and management notifications as appropriate.
Proactively manage all associated VPN, Firewall, Intrusion Detection Systems, Managed Identify and Access programs, data correlation tools and/or system components as may be required to interrupt or affect the above threat.
Configure, implement, manage and maintain security devices and appliances as well as provide general knowledge and recommendations for security best practices.
Adhere to strict security protocols associated with all levels in the management of security.
Authenticate all requests for services by applying continuously evolving authentication techniques.

Education and Background Requirements:

Completion of University or College program in Computer Science; or 3 years of equivalent industry experience in the information systems field.
Knowledge of offensive and defensive security operational tactics
Understanding of NIST, ISO 17799, ITIL, CoBIT and/or other compliance frameworks;
Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, and troubleshooting security solutions including authentication, authorization, encryption and audit capabilities as part of an overall system design.
Understanding of mitigating controls at the systems, network, and application level (VPN, Firewalls, Intrusion Detection, server hardening, SSO, encryption technologies).
Experience translating complex and ambiguous problems into actionable components and lead the solution efforts.
Excellent communication, presentation and relationship skills, especially the ability to articulate advanced technical topics and build consensus among business and technical constituents.
Self starter with excellent organization and interpersonal skills.