Junior Cybersecurity Analyst
Support cybersecurity operations in a dynamic insurance industry environment as a junior-level Network Security Analyst. Engage with firewall management, NGIPS, and threat detection tools while gaining hands-on experience in network traffic analysis and incident response. Hybrid work model with 3 days onsite in Markham.
What is in it for you:
• Hourly salary of $22.70.
• 6-month contract.
• Full-time position: 37.50 hours per week.
• Hybrid work: in-office 3 days per week (subject to change).
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and professional environment.
• Join a passionate and inclusive team of professionals.
Responsibilities:
• Assist in defining policies for network tools and technologies to protect infrastructure.
• Review firewall rules to minimize malicious inbound threats.
• Analyze network traffic logs as part of security investigations.
• Monitor and document security issues and incidents.
• Conduct regular health checks and testing of network infrastructure.
• Track emerging threats and contribute to NGIPS policy recommendations.
• Present findings and reports to management teams.
• Support ad-hoc projects and documentation efforts.
• Foster internal and external working relationships to enhance collaboration.
• Coordinate and resolve incidents from detection to resolution.
• Summarize and escalate potential breaches to leadership.
• Aid in developing security awareness through research on evolving threat landscapes.
• Support risk management and other related teams when needed.
What you will need to succeed:
Must-Haves
• College diploma in a relevant field.
• 1+ year of experience in an IT environment, preferably within Cybersecurity.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively and meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to influence and drive results without direct authority.
Nice to Have
• Knowledge of network and cybersecurity, including hands-on experience with tools and technologies such as Proxy, Firewalls, Wireshark, CDN technology, SIEM, NGIPS, etc.
• Familiarity with web proxy security policy administration, management, and design – experience with WSS or ProxySG.
• Understanding of gateway security threats and related preventative technologies or controls.
• Exposure to incident response plans and security playbooks.
• Knowledge of IP addressing, OSI layers, routers, switches, and network protocols.
• Familiarity with Windows, UNIX, and general IT systems.
• Awareness of industry standards and regulatory requirements in cybersecurity.
Why Recruit Action?
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