SENIOR SECURITY ANALYST: security certification by SANS, CSI or another recognized organization; 3-5 years of security-related experience Reporting to the VP, Security Solutions, you will perform a variety of computer security-related tasks, including application security analysis, security software installation, vulnerability assessments and penetration testing. You will also develop comprehensive reports and present recommendations, as required. Your specific mandate will involve performing detailed analyses of specific applications/systems to determine potential security risks; developing recommendations to mitigate security risks; designing, installing, configuring and customizing security applications; performing scanning and analyses to assess specific and general vulnerabilities in a variety of computer and networking environments; and using commercial and general domain applications to penetrate systems and networks. Essential Qualifications Reading, writing and analytical skills equivalent to a Computer Science degree Three to five years of experience in security-related activities Three to five years’ in other technical computer jobs, such as systems/network management and analysis At least six years of Canadian work experience Security certification by SANS, CSI or another recognized organization Detailed knowledge of Microsoft Windows, a variety of UNIX platforms and computer networking Comprehensive knowledge of a variety of security applications, including Intrusion Detection, scanning and assessment software from commercial companies such as RealSecure, Symantec, Dragon Systems, Checkpoint and NetIQ Thorough knowledge of public domain tools, such as snort, nmap, whisker and firewalk Detailed knowledge of techniques used by ‘hackers’ to exploit systems Excellent oral and written communication skills The ability to be team player as well as work independently and unsupervised Strong time-management and project-management skills Solid customer service skills Possession of a valid driver's licence and the ability to travel to client sites If you meet these requirements, please e-mail your r�sum� in PDF or Microsoft Word format to [EMAIL PROTECTED] The position is located in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. We would like to thank all candidates for their interest however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
