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.
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