21 Jan
Metier
Northeast Calgary
Security Analyst
POSITION TYPE: Permanent Full-time
LOCATION: Calgary, AB
ABOUT SHING DIGITAL
With our head office in Calgary and branch office in Edmonton, Shing Digital Inc. has been providing custom IT solutions to businesses since 2001. Shing provides timely, effective IT solutions that meet and exceed our client’s current needs while keeping an eye on their future needs as well. You’ll often hear us saying: “It’s a Shing Thing” which means tailoring solutions to meet our client’s unique goals, whatever they may be. From strategic IT planning to technical support services, to installation and maintenance of IT infrastructure, we’ve got our client’s IT needs and wants covered.
THE ROLE
This position is responsible for the coordination and execution of IT cybersecurity engagements for clients in a diverse range of economic sectors. This role supports the whole Security Operations team in assessing client or prospect IT requirements, including review of their existing security software and infrastructure environments. It includes supporting the presentation of findings and recommendations of solution options to clients and prospects, leading to long-term profitable relationships.
This is a junior to intermediate level role ideal for a dependable professional who excels at supporting customer success while maintaining a strong focus on achieving results.
THE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct awareness and education campaigns for Shing clients.
- Create security risk assessments for IT, OT and other client environments, leading to solution recommendations.
- Creatively develop and execute on diverse social engineering campaigns and rigorous penetration testing engagements.
- Assist other team members in the execution of IT audit engagements and security risk assessments for clients in a variety of economic sectors.
- Work in a collaborative team analyzing client issues and interviewing key personnel, assessing security risks in the governance and controls of their environments.
- Writing cybersecurity review policies, procedures, and processes, including identifying and implementing improvements.
- Understanding and clearly articulating findings and observations. Ability to document findings, risks, vulnerabilities, and recommendations in a paper.
- Analyzing client issues and interviewing key personnel, assessing the governance, risks, and controls of the client OT or IT environments.
- Communicating information on potential improvements to client cybersecurity environments by analyzing cyber risks, proposing technical, education and software solutions to reduce that risk.
- Maintaining and expanding on professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies
- Contributing to Shing’s Security Operations effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range issues that must be addressed, recommending options and courses of action, and implementing directives. This includes building Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), developing procedures and organizing internal security documentation.
- Keeping clear records of activities, client communications and needs via CRM.
- Participating in corporate Webinars.
- Performing other duties as identified and required.
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES
Previous Information Technology solution experience.A Diploma or Technical Post-Secondary Degree or equivalent in a related field.A successful record of audit planning, process design, technical wiring or project management may be considered in lieu of direct technical education or experience, in appropriate cases.1+ years of experience building or overseeing builds for computers, servers, network infrastructure and Cloud Deployment (SaaS, IaaS, PaaS) would be an asset.Innovative and enthusiastic problem-solving ability.Open and receptive while working through client issues and ever-changing requirements.Expertise in evaluating and defining security needs to align with organizational goals.Excellent communication/presentation skills.Adaptive organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to task manage to maximize productivity.Knowledge of Project Management and CRM software (eg. Kaseya Autotask) is a plus.
Available to travel to Edmonton and other locations when necessary.
Shing Digital provides a competitive compensation package and a collaborative work environment with a team focused on making a positive impact on the community.
Shing employees also enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work environment, providing for work from home or office, with guidelines dependent on role and team requirements.
In addition, Shing is a growing organization providing excellent opportunities for career growth for motivated individuals. Career progression and mapping is a huge part of how we like to support our employees, leading to more options for work and life.
HOW TO CONNECT FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY
All interested candidates can send their resumes in Word or PDF format to: Julie Pecarski @ [email protected] or apply directly at www.themetier.ca
Only candidates who meet the criteria set by our client will be contacted directly, however, your resume will be in our system for us to contact you for future opportunities.
ABOUT METIER
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Whether you are a scale up or a mid-size organization looking for your next leader, we help humans find their forte, grow their best team, and build a thriving business supported by authentic people. Cultivated individuals to grow your company: That's our Metier.
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