Senior Security Specialist to develop and implement security measures to protect computer networks and systems - 7558

Our Municipal Client is looking for a Senior Security Specialist to develop and implement security measures to protect computer networks and systems - 7558

Location: Hamilton - 100% Onsite.

Duration: 6 months to start.

35 hours/week

Responsibilities:

• Provides planning, input, technical direction and consultation for development and implementation of security policies and procedures, including information security compliance with legislations and industry standards.
• Define and develop security risk analysis scenarios and response procedures.
• Defines and implements processes and methods for auditing and addressing non-compliance to information and/or network security standards.
• Responsible to enforce security policies and procedures by administering and monitoring security profiles,
• reviewing security violation reports and investigating possible security exceptions, updates, maintains and
• documents security controls.
• Oversees the configuration and maintenance of anti-virus software, firewalls, intrusion detection systems and other network security measures in collaboration with Infrastructure and Operations staff.
• Assist in the development, configuration, installation and troubleshooting of network systems (including wireless) to ensure security standards are met. The converged voice and data network includes servers, switches, routers and other computing network devices.
• Represents the security needs of the client and its partner organizations by providing expertise and assistance in all IT projects with regard to security issues. Reviews system designs and architecture for potential risk areas and non-compliance and recommends methods to address security gaps.
• Coordinates and performs periodic security assessments on all systems and networks as well reviewing all networking initiatives for security compliance. Analyzes results and provides recommendations to correct.
• May be required to provide on call support to users.
• May be required to work extended hours to complete system maintenance.

Must Haves:

• 7+ years of combined IT infrastructure/network and security experience.
• Microsoft Active Directory, Azure AD and Azure Cloud Administration.
• Client/server, network topology
• Configuring and maintaining anti-virus software, firewalls and intrusion detection systems.
• Network traffic analysis.
• PowerShell, Python
• CISSP
• Must possess a Class G Drivers’ License.

Nice to Have:

• ITIL