Attack Surface Reduction Specialist

1 month ago


Montreal, Quebec, Canada WSP Full time
Job Title: Attack Surface Reduction Analyst

The Attack Surface Reduction Analyst will play a pivotal role in enhancing WSP's cybersecurity posture by identifying, assessing, and mitigating vulnerabilities and threats across our digital environment. This role involves a combination of strategic analysis, hands-on implementation, and collaboration with various teams to reduce our attack surface and improve our overall security resilience.

Key Responsibilities:
  1. Vulnerability Assessment: Conduct thorough assessments to identify potential vulnerabilities and weaknesses in our systems, applications, and networks.
  2. Attack Surface Analysis: Analyze and map out the organization's attack surface, including endpoints, network components, applications, and cloud environments, to identify areas of risk.
  3. Mitigation Strategies: Develop and implement strategies and controls to reduce attack vectors and minimize potential entry points for malicious activities.
  4. Risk Evaluation: Continuously evaluate emerging threats and vulnerabilities and assess their impact on our attack surface.
  5. Incident Response Support: Collaborate with the Incident Response team to address and resolve security incidents related to identified vulnerabilities or attack vectors.
  6. Collaboration: Work closely with I&O, Risk, SOC, SecDevOps, and other relevant teams to integrate security practices into the development and deployment processes.
  7. Security Tools: Utilize and configure security tools and technologies for vulnerability scanning, threat intelligence, and attack surface monitoring.
  8. Documentation & Reporting: Maintain detailed documentation of vulnerabilities, risk assessments, and mitigation actions. Prepare and present reports to stakeholders on security posture and risk status.
  9. Continuous Improvement: Stay current with industry trends, threat intelligence, and emerging technologies to continually enhance our attack surface reduction strategies.
Requirements:
  • 7+ years related experience in Security Operations, Network Security, Vulnerability Management or similar position.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Data Sciences, or related field.
  • Strong knowledge of security assessment tools, vulnerability scanning, and penetration testing.
  • Proficiency in security tools: Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Defender EASM, BitSight, Cybel Angel and others.
  • Strong analytical skills with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
  • Effective communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Experience with IT Governance frameworks such as COBIT, ITIL, NIST and ISO 2700x.
  • Experience with risk management, including risk analysis, mitigation, and monitoring.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Data Sciences or related field.
  • Security+, CISSP, or other related certifications.

WSP is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and are an affirmative action employer. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.



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