Cybersecurity Specialist - Blainville, Canada - Duchesnay

Duchesnay

Verified Company

Blainville, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Responsibilities

Manage cybersecurity risks, vulnerabilities, and defects from identification to remediation;
Performs risk assessments, documents them and support the implementation of mitigating controls consistent with company strategy;
Participate in the setup of security equipment, Firewall Switch, monitoring;
Generate reports to demonstrate cyber assurance metrics and KPI;
Identify Cyber risks, communicate and develop "best practice" solutions, and recommend mitigating controls consistent with company strategy;
Introduce new processes, initiatives to improve cyber assurance practice;
Organize awareness and training campaigns on IT security for employees;
Participate in the development of policies and guidelines;
Participate in internal audits and compliance tests;
Document and implement internal processes;
Monitor the security mechanisms in place and ensure control over the protection of IT assets;
Leads the execution of thirdparty cyber risk assessments (pre and post contacting, and ongoing monitoring) to ensure compliance with internal information security policies and procedures, as well as external requirements;
Ensures that cybersecurity clauses are embedded in the agreements with third parties.
Supporting the leadership team on strategic initiatives specific to the respective portfolio;
Evolve in a GMP environment, follow rules and documentation requirements;
Help on other ITrelated mandates outside of cybersecurity when required.

Competencies

Exceptional analytical, organizational and communication skills;
Possess investigative nature, be selfmotivated and independent worker;
Results oriented with proactive and methodical approach to problem solving;
Able to multitask and work under pressure against tight deadlines and changing priorities;
Demonstrated project and vendor management skills;
Must be a team player with ability to work closely with diverse groups and working styles, at all levels of the organization;
Ability to establish and maintain effective business relationships;
Flexibility and willingness to work extended hours, when required;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to present effectively to technical and nontechnical audiences.

Qualifications

A relevant University degree/technical certification, and/or relevant combination of experience and education commensurate to the role;
15+ years of IT technology, operations, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a cybersecurity and/or risk & compliance role;
Experience working in a matrix and decentralized environment;
Experience programming Fortinet and Cisco equipment;
Thorough knowledge of Windows and Linux servers;
Thorough understanding of Application Security Testing, Pen Test, Tabletop Exercises.
Current information security certification (CISSP, CISM or equivalent) is an asset.
Strong knowledge and understanding of cybersecurity concepts, protocols, industry best practices, strategies, frameworks and regulations;
Perfectly bilingual both spoken and written;

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