Information Security Analyst

Role Overview

Role Description You will apply your skills as an Information Security Analyst within Mila's Information Technology team in a constantly evolving environment. You will continue to develop your knowledge through daily collaboration with system administrators, developers and researchers on complex tools.

Primary responsibilities

• Monitor, identify, investigate, document, remediate and report information security events as a cybersecurity expert.
• Administer platform security and collaborate with the technical team; ensure the proper functioning and reliability of security tools and oversee their technical evolution and deployment.
• Manage and analyze information security incidents and recommend improvements.
• Monitor network activity to detect malicious traffic and remediate it using firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), intrusion prevention systems (IPS) and other available tools.
• Maintain security awareness and report any threats related to system security.
• Participate in any project or activity where your expertise is required.
• Draft or contribute to the preparation of various documents and reports.
• Contribute to process improvements while maintaining up-to-date and appropriate documentation.
• Track the progress of security projects and provide regular reports.
• Participate in the development and implementation of security policies and procedures.

Requirements

Candidate profile / Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, diploma or recognized certificate in information security, computer science or a related field.
• 1 to 3 years of experience in a similar role.
• Assets / Preferred qualifications:
• Technical professional certifications such as: CISCO, CheckPoint, CEH, OSCP, CCNA, CompTIA CASP+, etc.
• Security professional certifications (CISSP, CSSK, CCAK, CISM, CISA, etc.).
• Experience with Linux systems.
• Rigorous and methodical mindset.
• Attention to detail and professionalism.
• Strong communication skills with end users.
• Bilingual in French and English due to interactions with internal and external stakeholders and members of our anglophone academic community.
• Versatility and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Good level of autonomy and resourcefulness.
• Demonstrates creativity and initiative to propose improvements.
• Comfortable working in a team.
• Strives for excellence in their work.

Tech Stack

• Linux

Benefits

Good reasons to work at Mila

• The opportunity to contribute to a unique mission with significant impact.
• A comprehensive group benefits program (health, dental, disability, life, travel insurance and supplementary coverage).
• An employee and family assistance program.
• Access to a telemedicine service.
• A vacation policy offering a base of 20 days of annual leave from hire.
• An employer-contributed retirement savings plan with a 4% contribution.
• A generous flexible benefits allowance that allows you to personalize your benefits according to what contributes to your well-being. You can select and combine options that suit your needs among lifestyle credits, enhanced insurance, additional vacation days and an increased employer retirement contribution.
• Flexible working hours, a summer schedule and the possibility of remote work.
• A workplace located in the heart of Little Italy, in the trendy Mile-Ex neighbourhood, close to public transportation.
• A team of subject-matter experts — passionate and engaging people.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment.

We want to meet you At Mila, diversity matters to us. We value a fair, open and respectful work environment that embraces differences. We encourage anyone who is motivated to work in a continuously evolving ecosystem and to contribute to fostering and defining a healthy, inclusive culture to apply.

Please note that only those selected will be contacted.