Security Analyst – Information Technology

Job Description: Respond to threats, alerts, and cybersecurity incidents, supporting activities from detection through remediation Follow and support adherence to standard operating procedures and identify opportunities for improvement Participate in the planning and execution of simulation exercises, such as phishing testing Participate in vulnerability management activities from scanning through to remediation Analyze threat intelligence sources and publicly disclosed vulnerabilities to assess relevance, exploitability, and potential impact Support cybersecurity audits and associated remediation efforts Collaborate with internal teams to support security risk assessments across systems and applications Identify potential security risks and recommend remediation or mitigation options Support the maintenance and improvement of security policies, procedures, and standards Support the delivery and continuous improvement of security awareness and training initiatives Support validation and tuning security controls across identity, endpoint, and cloud environments Support the implementation of security tools, controls, and operational initiatives Communicate effectively with various IT technical and business teamsRequirements: A diploma or degree in a related technical discipline from a recognized institute 3-5+ years of experience in a medium-to large organization with a strong focus on IT security and governance Industry certifications, such as Security+, SC-200, CISSP, CISM, and OSCP are considered an asset Strong knowledge of security frameworks, such as NIST Understanding of cloud security, along with Microsoft O365 Must have an understanding of cyber threats with demonstrated experience in Threat & Vulnerability Management Practical experience using security and network tools to monitor activity and support threat detection Experience supporting security operations across multiple platforms (e.g., endpoint, network, cloud, identity) Ability to support incident response activities, investigate issues, and apply structured problem-solving Strong written communication and organizational skills Experience working with security monitoring tools.Benefits: health coverage wellness promotion career growth opportunities