Cybersecurity Analyst

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there's something for everyone to get stuck into. And that's where you come in.

We are looking for a Cybersecurity Analyst to join our IS/IT security team in Toronto

The successful candidate will support ongoing security activities that are essential to protect the business against cyber threats, such as network security, Identity and Access Management (IAM), risk assessment, and incident response.

Key Accountabilities:

• Perform security assessments on projects, performing risk assessments to mitigate possible gaps
• Review firewall rule requests and network/architecture changes, identifying risks and proposing security measures
• Oversee Identity and Access Management activities, such as user lifecycle, access reviews, and RBAC
• Manage Digital Certificates and Encryption keys
• Assist on security incidents, working with internal groups to remediate and improve security controls
• Implement and validate security controls based on J-SOX, ISO27001, and internal audits
• Assist in the development and review of policies and procedures
• Stay updated with emerging threats through continuous monitoring of threat intelligence sources
• Deliver monthly metrics on operational security activities

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent working experience
• 5 years of experience in cybersecurity
• Demonstrated experiences with security assessments, network security, vulnerability management, risk assessment, and research/threat intelligence
• Proven experience with security tools and technologies such as vulnerability scanners, AV, EDR, Firewalls, PAM, DLP
• Knowledge in hybrid cloud environments
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Be a natural researcher, able to identify solutions to problems and identify improvements/optimization of internal processes

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or similar
• Familiarity with ISO27001 controls and frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, CIS
• Hold an industry-recognized certification, such as CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CEH, GIAC
• Programming skills (Python) to develop automation scripts/jobs

Salary Range: 84, ,806

The Company provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following: 

• Health, Dental and Vision plans - 100% of premiums are company-paid 

• Retirement Savings Plan with a company contribution and a match, and without vesting period 

• Company paid holidays - 3 weeks of vacation, Holiday closure, personal  emergency leave days and sick days 

• Maternity/Parental/Adoption top up pay 

• Annual Incentive plan 

• Company provided Life Insurance, STD and Employee Assistance Plan 

This posting relates to an existing vacancy. 

 Artificial intelligence may be used in the screening or assessment process for this role. 

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