Job Description

Posted On: Jul 6, 2023

Senior Cyber Security Specialist

On behalf of our client, Recruitment Partners is searching for a Senior Cyber Security Specialist for a contract opportunity with a possibility for an extension. The Senior Cyber Security Specialist will be responsible for assisting with the maintenance and road mapping of the cloud and on-prem security tools and services of the client.

Your success will be defined by your ability to:

• Managing and supporting Cloud Security Operations \xe2\x80\x93 Including, but not limited to: IPS, Application control, SIEM, EDR, Vulnerability scanner, Web filtering, PKI, etc.
• Perform threat-hunting, analyzing, and managing potential IS Security Incidents
• Performing risk assessments, and preparing recommendations to mitigate the risks
• Monitoring security safeguards, events, and policy compliance in the cloud and on-premise, making timely corrective action to resolve issues, and escalating complex concerns to the Operations Security Manager
• Providing technical maintenance, tuning, and ongoing updates/upgrades of the security infrastructure and tools to ensure information and technology safeguards remain available and reliable
• Providing input for both cloud and on-premise information security strategies, plans, and directions, ensuring an appropriate understanding, and establishing relationships and heightened awareness across the organization
• Developing and implementing:

• Deliverables within the context of the information security framework. Ensuring delivery of optimal results against appropriate performance metrics
• Security standards, processes, and procedures
• Performing investigative undertakings in line with standards of the position, legal, and stakeholder directives
• Consulting with clients and reviewing processes with a goal to improve security safeguards and processes to ensure performance targets are maintained or exceeded

Your strengths include:

• An understanding of cloud computing and security
• Experience with cloud services providers including Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services, and Google Cloud
• Assist in infrastructure design on-premise and on the Cloud (inclusive of container security architecture, data security architecture, network security architecture, and operational security architecture) - Azure security center, Sentinal, Defender, Intune, etc.
• Experience with PaaS, IaaS, and SaaS Security
• Experience working with cloud applications, infrastructure, and security components
• Accreditation in information security certification such as the ISC\xc2\xb2 CISSP or SSCP; ISACA\xe2\x80\x99s CISM or CISA; or the SANS GIAC or equivalent
• An understanding of security management frameworks (ISO 27001, ISO 27002, NIST (CSF), SOC1/SOC2, and Cobit) and related regulatory requirements
• An understanding of computing infrastructure, communications, information, operational processes, and safeguards
• A solid background in the Unix, Linux, and Windows operating systems and Networking protocols and technologies. e.g. TCP/IP, Firewalls, Routers
• Experience working with IS Operations Security Tools. e.g. Security Information Event Management, Intrusion Prevention Systems, Application Control, Web Filtering
• An understanding of security risks and impacts, including preparation of risk assessments, information security reviews and penetration tests, and development of security infrastructure design and risk-appropriate security safeguard recommendations.
• Experience in performing penetration testing for on-premise and cloud systems to identify and detect possible weaknesses and risks and provide analysis and recommendations for remediation and mitigation.
• Strong understanding of vulnerability management methodologies.
• Technical proficiency with MITRE ATT&CK Framework and how it\'s used to assess, enhance, and test security monitoring, threat detection, and mitigation activities.
• Experience with scripting (Python, bash, PowerShell, ruby) and Security Orchestration and Automation to increase efficiencies.
• Preferred skills set:

• A university degree or technical diploma in the fields of computing science or computer systems technology, or an equivalent combination of experience and training in a related field would be an asset
• 10+ years of related experience in IT infrastructure.
• Ability to lead and coordinate in a crisis situation.
• Certified Cloud Security Professional certifications are considered an asset
• Forensic experience or certifications is considered an asset
• Scripting or programming knowledge is considered an asset
• Network and Application Penetration Testing experience is considered an asset
• Power BI knowledge is considered an asset.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to understand and communicate key concepts.
• Understanding of IT business continuity, security, and other risk assessment and optimization methodologies.

If you are interested in this role and meet the above criteria, please submit your resume, in Word format, directly to Gary Gill at gary.gill@rpinc.com.

Recruitment Partners Inc. is an Alberta-based, Alberta-focused recruitment firm. We are dedicated to building long-term relationships while securing top talent for Alberta\xe2\x80\x99s best employers. At the heart of our efforts is a collaborative, consultative approach. We are proud of our team of consultants, who come with practical business experience, and a strong network of professional contacts, and are focused on what is best for both clients and candidates. We will facilitate the best fit between client and candidate. This means reduced turnover, enhanced employee engagement, increased productivity, and customer satisfaction, and more.

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