IT Security Analyst


City: Toronto, ON, Canada
Title: IT Security Analyst
Category: IT
EmploymentType: Contract
Description:
Location Address: Hybrid (required to go into office on an adhoc basis for meetings)
Contract Duration: 12 months
Scheduled Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm
Extension Opportunity: Yes, extend for an additional 7 months
FTE Opportunity: Possibility depending on need

Typical Day in Role:
• Run the directives & standards function that defines and drives adoption of IAM directives, standards, frameworks and guidelines
• Run the monitoring & reporting function that defines and KPIs/KRIs, monitors compliance and manages exceptions
• Run the Operational Processes and Procedures Maintenance function that defines and maintains operations processes
• Analyze data and access processes and procedures to deliver recommendations for greater efficiency by building process(es) to reduce operational risks.

Candidate Requirements/Must-Have skills:
1. 8+ years of Identity Access Management (IAM) experience.
2. Information Security background including an understanding of the security best practices, standards, methodologies, and KPIs.
3. 2+ years of hands-on experience with SailPoint.
4. Solid understanding of Access Controls – (e.g. life cycle management of certifications; Role Based Access Control, SODs, etc. )
5. Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Suite Skills such as Word, PowerPoint and Excel skills (e.g. in Excel: Pivot tables, VLook up).

Nice-To-Have Skills:
• Good understanding of various tools/platforms (i.e: SailPoint, Active Directory, Centrify, Google Cloud Platform, CyberArk,).
• Technical designation is considered an asset (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CISSP).
• Fluency in Spanish is considered an asset.

Soft Skills:
• Excellent written, presentation, and verbal communication skills to be able to work well with technical peers and business stakeholders at different levels within the organization.
• Strong decision making, forward thinking and creative problem-solving skills to anticipate and respond quickly to technological/market influences.
• Ability to work as part of a team, as well as work independently or with minimal direction.

Best vs. Average Candidate:
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple intake channels efficiently.
• Competent to work on complex projects independently.
• Team player with a positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills.
• Quick learner.

Education:
• Post-secondary degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related IT field is an asset.


 
Company:
Staffmax Staffing & Recruiting