Information Security Specialist

Position: Information Security Specialist

Location: Toronto, ON (On-Site – 5 Days a Week)

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Role:

Our client, a well-established organization, is looking for an experienced IT professional to support and enhance their overall security efforts. This role involves a broad range of responsibilities aimed at strengthening the organization's security posture through proactive risk management and support of security-related systems and practices.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong technical foundation and a background that includes both infrastructure and security experience, with the ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, hands-on environment.

Key Responsibilities:

- Support and coordinate various aspects of the organization's security program, including identifying and addressing potential risks.

- Monitor and assess alerts across multiple tools and platforms, ensuring timely follow-up with internal teams and external partners.

- Contribute to incident response efforts, including issue investigation and resolution planning.

- Collaborate with external service providers to support security operations and monitoring.

- Assist in the evaluation of new technologies and solutions from a security perspective.

- Support compliance efforts by aligning with internal standards and recognized best practices.

- Participate in continuity and recovery planning activities.

- Help maintain and improve key security controls, including system protection and update practices.

- Contribute to regular reporting and help inform security-related planning and decision-making.

- Maintain documentation and support ongoing process improvements.

About You:

- Background in IT or a related field, supported by relevant education or equivalent experience.

- Several years of experience in a technical role involving security and infrastructure.

- Familiarity with widely used platforms and technologies, including Microsoft, virtualization tools, and network systems.

- Comfortable working in hybrid environments with both cloud and on-premises systems.

- Knowledge of security tools and best practices across various areas such as endpoint protection and email filtering.

- Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

- Experience supporting compliance initiatives or working within regulated sectors is a plus.

- Security-related certifications are an asset but not required.

- Detail-oriented and self-motivated, with the ability to manage shifting priorities effectively.

Interested candidates should send their resume to Bronwyn Massey at [email protected]

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