Completion of a recognized degree or diploma program in an IT related discipline
Minimum five (5) years Information Technology experience, including minimum three (3) years in the area of Cybersecurity and IT risk management, executing multiple cybersecurity programs
Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, concepts and standards such as National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Center for Internet Security (CIS) and cloud security, vulnerability and access management with the ability to apply knowledge and best practices
Working knowledge of cloud computing technologies and platforms such as Microsoft Azure, network infrastructure, Active Directory, firewalls, Azure security solutions, anti-virus, Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools
Familiarity with attack vectors, vulnerabilities, and how they are used/initiated by malicious actors
Working knowledge and experience with vulnerability management tools such as Qualys or Tenable
Ability to independently plan and organize workload and meet tight deadlines
Ability to develop professional documents in accordance with standard operating procedures and processes
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, including excellent presentation skills
Ability to facilitate meetings, stakeholder workshops and vendor presentations
Ability to foster positive working relationships with partners and stakeholders, including managed service providers and external vendors
The ability to communicate proficiently in both official languages (English & French) is an asset, but is not required
The following are considered assets:
Possession of certificates or education related to information technology, IT infrastructure, Azure cloud services, or system administration including the following:
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
- Certified in Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT)
- Certified Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)
- Certified Information Systems Security Officer (CISSO)
- Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Foundations certification
