Senior Security Specialist Jobs

CoreFactor is searching for a Senior Cybersecurity Specialist on a permanent/full-time basis in the GTA.

This role is hybrid and will require the successful incumbent to come into the downtown office 2 times per week.

About the Role

Our client is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Specialist to join its Security Operations team. This role will report to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and operate in a hybrid work environment. We are looking for a person with a passion for cybersecurity and who wants to grow their career.

The Security Operations team is responsible for managing the enterprise-wide operational cybersecurity program.

The Senior Cybersecurity Specialist’s primary role is to lead and assist with the organization Security Operations’ activities and investigate, report, and resolve cybersecurity events and incidents.

Responsibilities

• Assess current IT environment for vulnerabilities, weaknesses and for upgrades or improvement.
• Provide reports to the CISO as needed.
• Escalate appropriately and timely when a situation threatens the current state.
• Consult with the Incident Management team to respond to cybersecurity events and incidents.
• Serve as a point of contact for the Security Operations team and the organization.
• Remain current in cyber security training through education courses and seminars.
• The Senior Cybersecurity Specialist will:
• Assist with compliance activities.
• Administer and support cybersecurity solutions and services.
• Lead, when required, the cybersecurity incident response process.
• Mentor and educate member of the Security Operation team and staff.
• Research cybersecurity trends, new methods, and techniques.
• Provide recommendations to improve our cybersecurity processes and reduce our risk posture.
• Communicate information security concepts and practices in non-technical language.
• Assist with management and administration of cybersecurity devices.
• Investigate, escalate, resolve, and document cybersecurity events and incidents.
• Monitor logging and alerting reported from various systems across the company.
• Monitor and communicate threat intelligence information to appropriate stakeholders.

Requirements

• Security certifications such as CISSP are a plus.
• 6-8 years of experience with enterprise-scale, cybersecurity/IT programs.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity, privacy and regulatory requirements and emerging cybersecurity trends and issues.
• Knowledge of industry-leading cybersecurity frameworks, practices, and technologies.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited post-secondary institution.
• Excellent communication and people skills, especially the ability to communicate technical issues to a non-technical audience.
• Troubleshoot technical cybersecurity issues.
• Flexibility with respect to working hours.
• Manage multiple priorities and available resources in a challenging environment.
• Experience in financial services is also a plus.
• Work independently and manage priorities.