information security analyst Remote
Job description
Junior Security Analyst
LCM Security
Oakville, Ontario
LCM Security, Inc. was founded in 2001 to provide advanced network and security solutions that enable organizations to better leverage and control their investments in Internet and related Information Technology. Our focus is on methods and technologies that improve security, simplify compliance, and optimize performance. We have offices in Oakville, Ontario and Atlanta, Georgia and over 500 customers in Canada ranging from small retailers to Universities and Colleges.
LCM is seeking a candidate to join our Network and Security team. Also, as part of the engineering team you will have the opportunity to participate and be trained in all our business practises:
· Security monitoring, event analysis, and alert and incident response
· Configuration and deployment of Fortinet network and security appliances
· Vulnerability assessments
Responsibilities
· Configure and Support Network security solutions (Fortinet products)
· Review security-related events, assessing risk and validity, and reporting of findings
· Ability to read and understand system data, including, but not limited to, security event logs, system logs, and firewall logs
· Investigates, researches, and analyzes security incidents
· Takes an active part in the resolution of incidents, even after they are escalated
· Work closely with your team to exceed our client's expectations while identifying and mitigating business risks associated with projects.
· Monitor and report based on client SLAs with an emphasis on quality and accuracy.
Required Qualifications
· Ability to communicate networking concepts to those with and without IT experience.
· Strong, practical knowledge of networking.
· Ability to analyze data (logs and packets captures) from various sources and draw meaningful conclusions.
· Demonstrable ability to independently manage time
· Detail oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills.
· Be a team player who can work effectively in all required situations.
· A Bachelor's Degree / Diploma in a relevant area of study with a preference for Computer Science, Information Security or Computer Engineering.
· 1+ years of work experience with in SOC
· Direct prior experience with core security technologies such as security information and event monitoring systems (SIEM), network and host intrusion prevention and detection systems, proxies, vulnerability scanners, and anti-virus solutions
· Analytical and investigative skills
· On-call 7x24 rotation
· Professional certifications in networking and security technologies are an asset.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $50,000.00-$55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Extended health care
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: Remote
Application deadline: 2023-06-16
