Security Analyst

Insight Global is seeking a Security Analyst to join a large public center central service provider in British Columbia. Reporting to the Manager, Architecture and Security, the Security Analyst is responsible for monitoring and maintaining the security of an organization's information systems and networks. They play a critical role in detecting, analysing, and responding to potential security threats to the organization's assets. The incumbent works closely with senior security personnel to develop and implement security policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the information systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Monitors and analyzes security logs and alerts to identify potential security incidents; participates in incident response activities, including forensic analysis, evidence gathering, and reporting.
- Conducts investigations into security incidents to determine the cause and scope of the breach, and taking appropriate action to contain and remediate the issue.
- Works with senior security personnel to develop and implement security policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the information systems.
- Conducts vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify potential weaknesses in the system.
- Collaborates with other IT departments, such as network and systems administration, to ensure the security of the organization's technology infrastructure.
- Communicates technical information to non-technical stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
- Maintains up-to-date documentation of security systems and processes, procedures and emergency measures policies.
- Maintains working relationships with the infrastructure team, networking team, as well as the architecture team, ensuring any changes to the IT environment are discussed and coordinated with these teams, as well as investigating, containing, and preventing threats to the environment.
- Provides input to a variety of reports, technical documentation, instructions and recommendations related to the work.

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- 2+ years’ experience in Security Analysis, with strong knowledge of information technology technical risk assurance theories, methods and practices.
- Technical expertise in SIEM systems, DLP, threat monitoring, and management tools such as Splunk (preferred), Elasticsearch, RSA, etc.
- Knowledge of standard security controls (e.g. NIST, ITSG-33)
- Understanding of penetration testing / pen testing tools
- Knowledge of threat assessment programs and practice
- Ability to demonstrate analytical problem–solving skills
- Ability to provide input into impact and risk assessments, risk management alternatives, and security advice.
- Degree or diploma in computer science or engineering, combined with industry training plus considerable related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

- Government solutions, or crown corporations or telecom (Telus).
- Certifications in relevant technologies, methods, or platforms, such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) are preferred

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.