CYBER SECURITY ANALYST / TEAM

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Mayk Ideas
St. Jacobs, Ontario, Canada
Mayk Talent
Talent Associate
(11)
3
Project
Academic experience
200 hours of work total
Learner
Anywhere
Advanced level

Project scope

Categories
Information technology
Skills
proxy servers data collection project management blind experimentation cyber security technical management communication it infrastructure it security iso/iec 27001
Details

You are:

A learner or learners focused on Cybersecurity. The successful candidate will be responsible for collecting data, developing secure strategies and maximizing productivity. The successful candidate will also be responsible for implementing security principles while following strict privacy policies. Analysts have advanced skills when it comes to finding security threats and other vulnerabilities and will additionally aide in the risk assessment process of the corporate environment and frequently monitor logs and security traffic. The learner(s) will reporting to technology management and work with others in technology.

What you’ll do (Projects):

· Plan, Architect and design: Identify and define test goals and intelligence to be gathered, including testing method (external (company website, email, domain name servers)), internal, blind, double-blind or targeted. Provide recommended penetration testing options for IT Infrastructure (web, network, etc.).

· Analyze and Monitor: Monitor and scan various intrusion attempts inspecting and understanding the IT infrastructure vulnerabilities related to security events and threats and investigate security breaches and analyze data from cybersecurity incidents.

· Communicate and collaborate: Operate as a liaison between technical personnel and the business-users, conducting research and working with security team to perform tests and uncover IT infrastructure vulnerability.

· Access and prepare: Recommend advanced network security protection based on findings.

· Documentation. Document security breaches and assess the damage the cause. Research and recommend best practices for IT security. Create supporting documentation and knowledge transfer applications.

Your Superpowers:

For the role you will act with integrity to be:

· Committed and focused: Optimally, efficiently, and securely support systems, network and storage including wide range of key activities related to infrastructure management, while performing projects.

· A contributor: Research best practices related to knowledge gathering, creation of standards, maintaining consistency and documentation.

· A collaborator with an engaged, make-it-happen attitude and spirit: Support the design and implementation of secure IT infrastructure.

· Connected to the team: Collaborate on operational tasks related to securing the IT infrastructure.

· Collaborative: The road to shared success combines the energy, ideas, and execution of many - architecting value and building lasting impact through teamwork.

Qualifications:

Given your background and work experience you are brave and not afraid to delve into innovating for internal and client-side requirements. You have the ability and desire to thrive and excel in a fast paced, rapid growth environment.

- Pursuing a degree in computer science or related field

- Understanding of security standards and frameworks such as ISO27001, NIST

- Strong problem solving and thinking skills

- Experience in information security or related field

- Experience with computer network penetration testing and techniques.

- Understanding of firewalls, proxies, SIEM, antivirus, and IDPS concepts.

- Ability to identify and mitigate network vulnerabilities and explain how to avoid them

- Must be able to work both independently and in team environments

- High degree of maturity and excellent communication skills

Extras that will give You an Edge:

· Experience in building and participating in a Cyber Security awareness campaign

· Ability to convert academic ideas into practical solutions for real-world deployment

· Experience with cloud environments

· Willingness to learn about and stay up to date on information technology trends and security standards, potentially in advance of your start date

· Ability to project manage the assignment

· Good documentation skills, production and publication of flowcharts, processes and procedures.

Deliverables
No deliverables exist for this project.
Mentorship

What We’ll Provide

· The Problem(s). External test and targeted test.

- External, double blind test

- Targeted test where tester and security personnel work together to keep each other apprised of their movements. Providing real time feedback.

· Meetings (as required) with subject matter experts

· Agile feedback

· Depending on testing method, preference is that specialized resources (software, services) are provided by company and used by learner(s)

About the company

Company
St. Jacobs, Ontario, Canada
11 - 50 employees
Marketing & advertising, Business services

We are Mayk Ideas - growth advisors and marketing creatives! Ingenuity without boundaries is at the heart of every strategy we envision and execute. We craft people-oriented, brand-building campaigns and business transformations that are intentional and value-driven. Our creative and venture acceleration services lead to measurable return on investment for the firms and brands we work with, as they are informed by data-driven strategies, good business sense, and meaningful connections. Our portfolio of clients includes professional and financial services, sports and entertainment, technology, automotive and other B2B brands. Our clients are growing and so are we!

Please note that the learner market and industry experience is important when selecting this project. Our process includes a review of the learner’s resume, learner transcript review and subsequent contract and NDA for selected candidates. We thank you for your interest!