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Title posted on CareerBeacon - IT Security Analyst
Posted on November 01, 2024 by Employer details Mount Allison University
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Mount Allison acknowledges, honours, and respects that the land named Sackville, NB is part of the unceded territory of the Mi'kmaq People who are the historic inhabitants, custodians, and dwellers on the land where our University is built and confirms its commitment to strengthening relationships with all Indigenous people.Position title: IT Security AnalystDepartment: Computing ServicesType: Full-time continuing positionOpportunity type: Non-academicClassification: MASA Grade 11Salary range: $66,210 to $76,773Supervisor's title: Network Operations ManagerPosted date: November 1, 2024Closing date: November 22, 2024Position descriptionThe CSD Security Analyst is responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and responding to cyber security events and incidents within the enterprise IT environment. The CSD Security Analyst works closely with the Network Operations Manager and other CSD staff to ensure the security and integrity of the organization's information systems and assets.The CSD Security Analyst is expected to demonstrate flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to learn new skills quickly in a technical environment. The CSD Security Analyst must also have excellent communication skills, both oral and written, and the ability to work well within a team environment.Position ResponsibilitiesMonitor and analyze security events and alerts from various sources, such as Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems, network devices, firewalls, antivirus, intrusion detection and prevention systems, applications, IoT devices, cloud services, and vulnerability scanners.Perform security incident response activities, such as triage, assessment, containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident analysis and reporting.Identify, assess, and prioritize cyber security risks and vulnerabilities, and provide mitigation strategies and solutions.Assist with the development and operation of vulnerability and patch management activities.Support the development and implementation of security policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines.Assist with the development of secure baseline configurations and best practices for University systems and applications.Assist with the installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of security tools and systems.Perform security audits and assessments of new and existing systems, applications, and third-party services to ensure compliance with security standards, policies, and procedures.Work with third-party vendors to ensure compliance with security policies, standards, procedures and guidelines.Conduct security research and analysis on emerging threats, trends, and best practices, and share findings and recommendations with other CSD staff.Provide security awareness and education to the organization's staff and stakeholders on cyber security topics and issues.Maintains an in-depth knowledge of security technologies through formal training, seminars, and self-directed study.Supervise student employees on an as-needed basis. Qualifications/skillsA bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field. A combination of education and experience may be considered in exceptional cases.A minimum of seven to ten years of Information Technology experience, with some direct exposure to IT security operations, analysis, or incident response.Experience with one or more Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems, such as QRadar, Microsoft Defender, Splunk, or FortiSIEM.Excellent written and oral communication skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.Problem identification and resolution skills, with demonstrated ability to analyze complex and ambiguous situations and provide timely and effective solutions.High attention to detail with the ability to focus on complex technical information for long periods. Ability to work with sensitive information and manage risk in situations where th- LocationSackville, NB
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$66,210YEAR annually
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source CareerBeacon #MB2411011770
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