
Cybersecurity Advisor
NOVIPRO
contract
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇨🇦 Canada
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SeniorLead
Tech Stack
AzureCloudLinux
About the role
- Identify information security needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
- Maintain active monitoring of system integrity and respond to detected anomalous activity.
- Administer logging, detection, and monitoring tools used in cyber defense operations.
- Respond effectively to cybersecurity incidents in accordance with established procedures.
- Review security configurations for workstations, applications, and IT infrastructure.
- Test, deploy, and maintain security tools to ensure that protections in place are adequate.
- Implement countermeasures during security events, relying on the incident response plan.
- Continuously monitor emerging threats and recommend proactive adjustments.
- Contribute to technical and operational documentation in support of cyber defense activities.
- Maintain and evolve a cybersecurity lab environment for simulation and validation purposes.
Requirements
- Overall experience: at least 10 years in information technology, including at least 5 years in cybersecurity.
- Minimum of 2 years' experience protecting Windows and Linux systems (hardening, vulnerability analysis, attacks).
- Strong proficiency with the security features of Microsoft 365.
- Operational knowledge of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (ATP) and Microsoft Defender for Cloud (Azure Defender).
- Proven expertise in at least three of the following areas: Application security (Web), Operating system protection, Database security, Securing virtualized infrastructures, Network technologies and secure protocols, Cloud environments (security, governance, compliance).
- Familiarity with frameworks and standards such as NIST CSF, ISO/IEC 2700x, or equivalent frameworks.
- Possession of at least one recognized certification among: CISSP, CySA+, Security+, CASP+, or an equivalent.
Benefits
- 100% remote (residence in Quebec required)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
cybersecurityinformation securityvulnerability analysisapplication securityoperating system protectiondatabase securitynetwork technologiescloud environmentssecurity hardeningincident response
Soft skills
problem-solvingcommunicationanalytical thinkingattention to detailteam collaborationproactive mindsetdocumentation skillsadaptabilitycritical thinkingtime management
Certifications
CISSPCySA+Security+CASP+