IT and Security Engineer (Remote Canada)

Job Title: IT and Security Engineer

Responsibilities:

IT Help Desk Support:

- Provide daily IT support to ensure smooth business operations

- Manage all hardware and software inventories

- Manage the Single Sign-On (SSO) Identity Management solution.

- Oversee the Mobile Device Management (MDM) solution.

- Maintain and support the email security protection solution.

- Assist with business-related queries regarding SaaS applications.

- Support and maintain the Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) system.

- Facilitate employee onboarding and offboarding processes.

- Manage integrations among various SaaS applications.

- Support compliance efforts with SOC 2, PCI DSS, and other relevant regulations.

Cyber Security:

- Conduct security assessments and audits to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

- Deploy and manage security tools, including SIEM, EDR, firewalls, IDPS, and WAF.

- Ensure security tools are properly configured and maintained for optimal effectiveness.

- Monitor security alerts and events to detect and mitigate potential threats.

- Maintain and tune security monitoring systems to ensure peak performance.

- Participate in incident response activities, including investigating and analyzing security incidents.

- Document and report security incidents and assist with remediation efforts.

- Support compliance efforts with SOC 2, PCI DSS, and other relevant regulations.

- Conduct assessments of vendors and supply chain partners to ensure their security practices align with company standards.

- Develop and maintain a comprehensive vendor risk management program.

- Secure cloud environments by implementing industry best practices and security controls.

- Monitor and manage cloud security configurations effectively.

- Coordinate security and compliance projects, ensuring timely and successful completion.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project requirements and deliverables.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.

- At least 3 years of IT experience, with a minimum of 1 year in cybersecurity or related fields.

- Proficient with security tools such as SIEM, EDR, Firewall, IDPS, and WAF.

- Familiarity with SOC 2, PCI DSS, and other relevant regulatory frameworks.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Eagerness to learn and acquire new skills.

- Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with a team.

- Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security , CEH, or equivalent.

- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and JavaScript.

- Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical expertise.

- Strong technical skills and the ability to work across cross-functional teams.

- High ethical standards and integrity.

Join Our Team: If you’re passionate about IT and cybersecurity, enjoy problem-solving, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we invite you to apply for this exciting role and contribute to strengthening our organization’s IT and security infrastructure.