
Senior Security Specialist
- Mississauga, ON
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
- Extensive experience securing infrastructure within Microsoft Azure cloud environment.
- Hands-on experience configuring and managing Azure security policies, including role-based access control (RBAC), Conditional Access, Defender for Cloud, Data Loss Protection, and Azure Security Center
- Leverage security tools such as SIEM, log analysis, and endpoint detection to continuously monitor system activity, identify malicious behavior, and implement effective mitigations.
- Provide incident response support, including containment strategies and facilitation of forensic investigations when necessary.
- Evaluate, recommend, and implement emerging security technologies and products to enhance the organization's security posture.
- Deliver comprehensive reporting and analysis to communicate the status and progress of security operations and initiatives.
- Lead the execution of a comprehensive security awareness program, including enterprise-wide and role-specific training, knowledge assessments, educational campaigns, and phishing simulations.
- Support internal and external audits, security assessments, and collaborate with business units, technology teams, and third-party vendors to ensure compliance and risk mitigation.
- Perform comprehensive research on emerging threats to gain insights into the evolving threat landscape and evaluate potential implications for the organization.
- Provide customer support related to security inquiries and incident handling. Ability to communicate complex security concepts to non-technical users and provide guidance during security incidents or awareness campaigns.
- Recommend and implement enhancements to security processes and procedures in alignment with cybersecurity policies, industry standards, best practices, and strategic objectives, in collaboration with IT and business stakeholders.
- Diploma or degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent.
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in information security, networking, or IT support.
- Proven expertise in several key security domains, including:
- SIEM and log management
- Network security and monitoring
- Endpoint detection, protection, and response
- Microsoft Azure
- Threat intelligence
- Patch management
- Knowledge of security frameworks: NIST, PCI, CIS.
- Strong communication and customer support skills.
- Experience with Microsoft Office 365 and its associated security tools.
- Proficient in managing and supporting mobile applications, particularly on iOS devices.
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
- Certified in at least one industry standard credential (e.g., GSEC, CISA, CISM, CISSP, CSCS, CEH).
- Experience in IT security audits and compliance.
- Experience in network security, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, and secure architecture.