JOB PURPOSE: |
To ensure more security by protecting system boundaries, keeping computer systems and network devices hardened against attacks and securing highly sensitive data.
Disclaimer: This position is unpaid. If you are applying for a co-op, please confirm from your college prior to submitting your application.
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ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES: |
- Test the organization software, firewalls and firmware for vulnerabilities
- Enhance the security system on a continuous basis
- Identify and define system security requirements
- Analyze security systems
- Find cost- effective and efficient solution to cyber security complications
- Develop best practices and security standards for the organization
- Ability to assist the team members with cybersecurity, software, hardware or IT requirements
- Monitor and investigate security breaches
- Engineer, implement and monitor security measures for the protection of computer systems, networks and information
- Design computer security architecture and develop detailed cyber security designs
- Prepare and document standard operating procedures and protocols
- Configure and troubleshoot security infrastructure devices
- Develop technical solutions and new security tools to help mitigate security vulnerabilities and automate repeatable tasks
- Ensure that the company knows as much as possible, as quickly as possible about security incidents
- Write comprehensive reports including assessment-based findings, outcomes and propositions for further system security enhancement
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QUALIFICATION: |
Bachelor’s degree in IT or Computer Science related discipline |
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: |
- 1-2 years of minimum experience in the cyber security / volunteering and internships are also considered
- Certifications of such as CISSP or CISM is an asset
- Experience in building and maintaining security systems
- Proven work experience as a System Security Engineer or Information Security Engineer
- Hands on experience in security systems, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, anti-virus software, authentication systems, log management, content filtering, etc
- Experience with network security and networking technologies and with system, security, and network monitoring tools
- Experience with MS Teams a plus
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SKILLS/ COMPETENCES: |
- Critical thinking skills and the ability to solve problems as they arise
- Fluent in English and French
- Detailed technical knowledge of database and operating system security
- Thorough understanding of the latest security principles, techniques, and protocols
- Familiarity with web related technologies (Web applications, Web Services, Service Oriented Architectures) and of network/web related protocols
- Problem solving skills and ability to work under pressure
- Knowledge of Office 365
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DIMENSIONS (METRICS): |
- Disaster recovery test results
- Mean time to patch
- Risk assessment scoring
- Virus infection activity (real time notification)
- Monitoring and response
- Access management
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PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS & BEHAVIOUR: |
- Should be detail oriented
- Must be curious and perceptive, seeking out potential weaknesses
- Natural ability to work under pressure
- Must be a continuous learner to invent solutions
- Should be patient and persistent with the dynamic problems
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BENEFITS: |
- Training (Office 365, Cyber Security, and the virtual environment)
- Mentoring and Coaching in the area of volunteer work
- Reimbursement of exam fees when successfully earned the pre-approved professional certification (certain conditions applies)
- Fixable hours and Working Virtually
- Able to obtain a reference letter from ENCADE on the hours reported in approved time-sheet
- Regular appraisal evaluations of skills with suggestions for improvements
- This volunteer work / internship can be reflected on academic credits whenever applicable and accepted by the educational institution
- Addition to the PDUs of the project management certification requirement
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VOLUNTEER EXPECTATIONS: |
- 10 Hours a week minimum
- Weekly time sheet reporting
- Display a positive and respectful attitude
- Work with honesty and integrity
- Represent the organization in a responsible manner
- Take initiative
- Perform their jobs to a reasonable, acceptable standard
- Deliver results
- Maintain good attendance
- Be dependable and responsible
- Be a good team player
- Conduct themselves in a professional manner, even when off duty
- Follow set policies and procedures when dealing with problems or issues
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We look forward to having you in our fantastic team |
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