Security Monitoring Specialist

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Security Monitoring Specialist

Overview

Matrix Staffing Group is a SAP Recruiting firm with clients across North America. Our client, a Government Financial Service Provider, have asked us to provide them with a contract Security Monitoring Specialist, to join their team in Ottawa, ON.  For more information please contact a resource manager at 403-313-8994 or email resumes@matrixstaffinggroup.com

Available:            August 2022

Located:               Ottawa, ON / Remote   *

Status:                  1 year + 2 additional year terms available (total of 3 year contract term)

Rate:                     All-Inclusive Hourly Rate

Onsite Status:    Remote

REQUIRES:          SECRET CLEARANCE status or the ability to qualify for Secret Clearance

Position

Our Client has a requirement for an IT Security Monitoring Specialist to review security incidents to determine their severity and draft reports detailing the activity.

The role requires the consultant to have previous experience in analyze host-based indicators of compromise or network traffic to assist in generating new attack signatures. Analyze log, forensic, malware or other related data, as needed. Respond to computer security incidents and perform threat analyses.

Responsibilities

• Review and rate the risk of newly announced software and vulnerabilities to the operating system, as they apply to the systems and infrastructure; follow policies and standards as well as industry best practices to do so.
• review security incidents to determine their severity and draft reports detailing the activity.
• Analyze host-based indicators of compromise or network traffic to assist in generating new attack signatures.
• Analyze log, forensic, malware or other related data, as needed
• Respond to computer security incidents and perform threat analyses
• Perform detailed technical analyses of electronic threats, including malware, viruses and other Internet-based attacks
• Work with industry organizations, business partners and technology teams to assist in developing cyber security defensive techniques and best practices
• Provide support for systems within area of expertise

Qualifications

• University degree or college diploma in computer science, engineering or a relevant field.
• A minimum of five (5) years of work experience in the field of information and technology security, with a concentration on information security at the enterprise level or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Demonstrated in-depth understanding of network protocols, TCP/IP fundamentals, detection systems and security event analysis and correlation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of logging, network and system forensic investigation techniques, including proficiency in malware triage and reverse engineering.
• Demonstrated understanding and in-depth knowledge of operating systems (Windows, Linux, Solaris).
• Demonstrated in-depth understanding of enterprise systems and infrastructure, network-based services and client/server applications.
• Demonstrated ability in analyzing and quantifying computer security risks for vulnerabilities and incidents.
• Demonstrated experience supporting intrusion detection or digital forensics and incident response (DFIR) within a security operations centre (SOC) environment.
• Demonstrated in-depth understanding of NVD/NIST terms and concepts (SCAP, CVE, CVSS, etc.).

Additional Qualifications:
• Demonstrated familiarity with host-based investigation tools
• Demonstrated experience in analyzing security events using event aggregation and correlation systems
• Demonstrated experience in programming/scripting languages
• Demonstrated knowledge of IS security controls, technologies, guidelines, and best practices
• Demonstrated ability to document and explain technical details clearly and concisely to audiences at all levels of an organization
• Relevant cyber security certifications (CISSP, GIAC)

Type

Contract

Location

Remote

Available

August 2022

Salary

Hourly – All-Inclusive Rate
To apply, please send your resume and contact details.
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I really appreciated the follow-up.  It did mean a lot to me and demonstrated a level of professionalism I don’t always see in the recruiting industry.
The Matrix Team possesses a strong knowledge of the IT sector, in particular the world of SAP. We found that she works with a wide network of well-qualified individuals and was able to guide us by highlighting their experience and qualifications that matched with our requirements and organizational culture.
One of the things I really valued about working with Matrix was that she always listened and actively sought feedback on the candidates she put forward. Additionally, she wasn’t hesitant to ask us the tough questions about our needs...Thank-you Matrix for your help and support!
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Matrix certainly go's above and beyond the call of duty in taking care of their consultants and clients. It is certainly refreshing to see and I'm very lucky to have experienced it first hand. You guys definitely raise the bar in SAP Recruitment industry.
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  • Matrix Staffing Group
  • 403-313-8994
  • 1-877-313-8994
  • 403-338-1823
  • resumes@matrixstaffinggroup.com
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