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.