Senior IT Security Analyst - Cloud / Infrastructure

t Sleep Country Canada/Dormez-vous? (SCC/DV), we are inspired every day through our purpose to transform lives by awakening Canadians to the power of sleep and our vision to champion sleep as the key to healthier and happier lives, helping everyone achieve better tomorrows through better tonight’s. G

uided by our values – We CARE About People; We WIN Together; We DREAM Big and We DELIVER with Excellence – we are building on our 30-year foundation of taking care of each other and our customers’ sleep needs, with passion and commitment to be the best that we can be. We invest in our sleep ecosystem, innovative products, world-class customer experience, our communities and diverse best-in-class team to be Canada’s leading sleep partner.
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he Senior IT Security Analyst ensures that all in-scope day to day, and project activities are properly defined; effectively managed; deliver the expected results; and meet SCC standards and policies, and that documentation, deployment, and testing is performed according to professional industry standards. R

eporting to the Director, Information Security, responsibilities include but are not limited to; C

• onduct studies that evaluate, recommend, and implement security solutions to enhance core security capabilities in the areas of security infrastructure, access management, identity management, networking, databases, servers. P
• erform the deployment, integration, and initial configuration of all new security solutions and enhancements to existing security solutions in accordance with standards and best practices. R
• esearch and provide gap analysis of the current processes leading to the completion of documenting current processes and identifying opportunities for process improvements. E
• valuate internal and external environment for threats, changes, related to Information Security and perform the role as Information Security subject matter expert to ensure these are properly addressed and controlled. W
• ork with cross-functional teams to develop and implement incident response plans, including documenting procedures and conducting training exercises. M
• anage and maintain security technologies such as firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, and security information and event management (SIEM) tools. A
• ssess information risk and facilitate remediation of identified vulnerabilities for IT security across the enterprise; R
• esolve security incidents in a timely and effective manner, ensuring minimal impact to the organization and learning from incidents to prevent future occurrences. L
• ead and participate in the design and execution of vulnerability assessments, penetration tests and security audits. O
• ngoing management of the organization’s security awareness program; ensure that organizational processes adhere to regulatory compliance requirements. C
• onduct research on emerging security threats and trends, and develop strategies to mitigate risks P
rovide reporting and data-driven insights on the organization’s security posture, including vulnerabilities, incidents, and remediation efforts to senior management.

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• + years of work experience in IT Security or equivalent combination of transferrable experience and education through university or college degree in an IT related field. P
• roven leadership abilities including effective knowledge sharing, conflict resolution, facilitation of open discussions, fairness and displaying appropriate levels of assertiveness. P
• roven ability to work under stress in emergencies with flexibility to handle multiple high-pressure situations simultaneously. T
• horough knowledge of Information security principles and framework (ISO 27001, NIST, ZTNA, etc..). T
• horough knowledge and experience on securing on-perm infrastructure, Google Cloud and Azure. T
• horough knowledge and experience on Microsoft security tools and processes. T
• horough knowledge on firewalls (Palo Alto), DNS, Cloudflare, Switches, Citrix, etc. A
• bility to secure online and on-premise infrastructures, filter out suspicious activity, and find and mitigate security risks before any breaches can occur. H
• ands-on experience in security incident investigation and resolution. C
• yber and Technical Threat Analyses A
• bility to communicate highly complex technical information clearly and articulately for all levels and audiences. A
• bility to manage tasks independently and take ownership of responsibilities S
• trong customer focus with ability to manage customer expectations and experience and build long-term relationships. S
• trong team-oriented interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with a broad range of people and roles including vendors and IT-business personnel. A
• bility to adapt to a rapidly changing environment H
• igh critical thinking skills to evaluate alternatives and present solutions that are consistent with business objectives and strategy. T
• horough knowledge of patching and deployment technologies for windows platforms S
• trong technical knowledge of current systems, software, protocols and standards. Including TCP/IP and network administration/protocols E
• xperience developing, documenting and maintaining procedures. A
• bility to learn from mistakes and apply constructive feedback to improve performance. A
ny one or more security certifications (CISSP, CISA, CEH, GIAC, SANS).

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hy members of our Corporate team love working at Sleep Country Canada/Dormez-vous?: T

• his is not a job but a CAREER with opportunities for growth and advancement D
• iverse and inclusive work environment W
• e will invest in you and provide extensive training, mentoring and continuous development A
• ccess to training and development platforms F
• ull medical, dental benefits and a Deferred Profit Sharing Program A
• nnual Wellness Credit of up to $250.00 for any products/services that improve your health and well-being, i.e., health assessments, nutrition counselling, hiking shoes, a yoga outfit or fitness equipment! A
• ssociate Discount Program where you will be able to enjoy some of the world’s best sleep products M
• aternity/Parental leave top up benefits T
• uition Reimbursement Program that covers professional AND personal development L
• ong service awards, celebrations and other social events A
• ssociate Referral Program P
• aid day off to volunteer at your local charity of choice R
• ecognized as one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures in 2023 by Waterstone Human Capital C

ommitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (EDI&B) A