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Purpose of role

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

As an Information Security Administrator Co-op you will be responsible for a variety of tasks that ensure the security and integrity of the Foresters information systems. Your key responsibilities will include:

Security Monitoring and Incident Response

• Monitor the Foresters networks and systems for security breaches through established tools and methodologies.

• Identify and respond to security incidents investigate potential security threats and escalate issues as necessary.

• Assist in the development and improvement of incident response procedures and documentation.
  

Vulnerability Management

• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and scans to identify security weaknesses.

• Collaborate with IT teams to remediate identified vulnerabilities and ensure timely patch management.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of emerging vulnerabilities and threats.
  

Security Awareness and Training

• Support the development and delivery of security awareness training programs for employees.

• Assist in creating security awareness materials such as newsletters posters and emails to educate staff on best practices.

• Conduct phishing simulations and analyze the results to identify areas for improvement.
  

Compliance and Policy Enforcement

• Assist in ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements (e.g. OSFI NIST ISO27001 etc).

• Help enforce organizational security policies and procedures.

• Participate in internal and external security audits as needed.
  

Security Projects and Research

• Contribute to security-related projects and initiatives aimed at improving the overall security posture of the organization.

• Conduct research on new security technologies tools and methodologies.

• Assist in evaluating and recommending security solutions to address organizational needs.

• Develop positive working relationships with various teams involved in security and privacy matters

Key Qualifications:

Educational Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a degree program in Information Security Computer Science Information Technology or a related field.

• Relevant coursework in cybersecurity network security or information assurance is preferred.

Technical Skills

• Familiarity with common information security concepts practices and tools.

• Basic understanding of network protocols operating systems and security architecture.

• Experience with security monitoring tools vulnerability scanners and incident response procedures is a plus.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

• Attention to detail and a proactive approach to security issues

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Salary Range:

$21.00 - $30.00 per hour

The actual base salary for this position will depend on several factors including job-related skills experience and addition to base pay eligible employees may participate in a discretionary variable incentive plan results are subject to both individual and company performance.

Please note that this posting is intended to fill an existing vacancy; however there may be instances where more than one vacancy is available for the same role.

Equal Opportunity Employment and Inclusion at Foresters Financial we are committed to sustaining an equal opportunity environment for all job applicants. We embrace Inclusion Diversity and Equity (IDE) as a core strategic objective for building strong innovative teams in which all our employees can show up wholly and authentically as themselves.

Foresters Financial strives to provide an accessible candidate experience for prospective employees with different abilities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodations during the recruitment process please email in advance of your appointment.

Thank you for choosing Foresters. Only those candidates who will be selected for further consideration will be contacted by our Talent Acquisition Team.