Senior Security Analyst
Share
Job Location:
Hourly Salary:
Posted on:
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Senior Security Analyst
Contract Term: 12 months with possible extension
Location:
Vacancy Status
Tasks / Deliverables
Summary of Role
The Security Analyst will support a Defence client in the assessment validation and monitoring of security posture for Military Command and Control (C2) and Land C4ISR systems. The resource will conduct Security Assessment and Authorization (SA&A) activities vulnerability and threat analysis penetration testing SIEM monitoring and security compliance reviews. The role includes analyzing security data producing technical documentation and supporting accreditation and operational security decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Contract Term: 12 months with possible extension
Location:
- This role is a hybrid or onsite position and must be filled by individuals residing within the National Capital Region (NCR).
- $70.00-$95.00 per hour
Vacancy Status
- This posting is for an existing contract vacancy.
Tasks / Deliverables
Summary of Role
The Security Analyst will support a Defence client in the assessment validation and monitoring of security posture for Military Command and Control (C2) and Land C4ISR systems. The resource will conduct Security Assessment and Authorization (SA&A) activities vulnerability and threat analysis penetration testing SIEM monitoring and security compliance reviews. The role includes analyzing security data producing technical documentation and supporting accreditation and operational security decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct Security Assessment and Authorization (SA&A) activities for systems and environments.
- Develop normal use-cases and misuse/abuse use-cases for system security evaluation.
- Perform system scans and collect raw security data for analysis.
- Identify and analyze technical threats and vulnerabilities on target systems.
- Analyze security data and produce clear actionable reports.
- Conduct penetration testing activities and support remediation efforts.
- Perform documentation reviews and system evaluations for security compliance.
- Monitor evaluate and respond to events and alerts from SIEM systems.
- Support security assessments audits and accreditation activities.
- Prepare technical concept documents system specifications and technical reports.
- Provide advice guidance and recommendations to technical and management stakeholders.
- Security Clearance: Must be eligible for Secret level Federal Security Clearance (generally requires 10 years of residence in Canada)
- Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada
- Education:
- Bachelors degree in software computer systems electrical or a suitable engineering or technical field (preferred) OR
- College diploma in Computer Technology Bachelor of Science or a suitable technical field from a recognized post-secondary institution
- Certifications: CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
- Minimum 60 months demonstrated experience in the last 96 months in at least 3 of the following areas:
- Conducting Security Assessment & Authorization (SA&A)
- Developing use-cases and misuse/abuse-cases for security evaluation
- Conducting system scans and collecting security data
- Identifying and analyzing threats and vulnerabilities
- Analyzing security data and reporting findings
- Conducting penetration testing
- Conducting documentation reviews and security compliance assessments
- Monitoring and evaluating SIEM events and alerts
- Minimum 60 months of experience as a Security Specialist on Military Command and Control systems (mandatory)
- Minimum 24 months of experience preparing technical concept documents system specifications and technical proposals in IT / IM / engineering domains
- Communications & Leadership: Demonstrated experience in:
- Communicating IT security frameworks and strategies to technical and management audiences
- Communicating system engineering direction for projects or systems
- Providing advice and recommendations to support senior management decision-making
- Leading or contributing to multidisciplinary technical teams
- Supporting strategic operational or tactical planning activities
- Proficiency in English (spoken and written) is required for this role.
- Artificial intelligence may be used in the screening or assessment of applicants for this role.
- Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process upon request.
- Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
- Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Security Management
- Sensitive Information Management
- Pressure Management
- Risk Analysis
- Access Control
- Safety Procedures
- Security Measures
- Security Training
- Risk Assessment
- Access Point
- Security Checks
- Detect Signs
- Safe Environment
- Security System
- Security Reports
About Company
NewFound Recruiting is a Canadian staffing and recruitment agency based out of Ottawa, Canada, that connects top talent with reputable businesses.
