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Job Offer: Security Specialist
Location: Toronto
Contract Duration: 6 Months
Work Mode: Hybrid
Start Date: ASAP
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Why Join Us?
Astek is a global leader in technology consulting. With 9,600 experts worldwide, we guide our clients through digital transformation by developing innovative solutions.
In Canada, we excel in IT and engineering. We collaborate with leading companies to tackle major technological challenges, putting innovation, collaboration, and excellence at the heart of our actions.
Join a passionate and committed team ready to bring your ideas to life.
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About the Role
On behalf of our client in the Banking industry, Astek Canada is seeking a motivated Security Specialist ready to take on new challenges.
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Your Responsibilities
As a Security Specialist, you will be responsible for:
• Database Encryption (SQL, MongoDB, Oracle).
• Vormetric/CipherTrust Data at Rest Encryption.
• Hardware Security Module (HSM) – Thales, Entrust, Utimaco Attala.
• SME in at least 1 or more of the following Cryptographic tools (CipherTrust Manager, Symantec Encryption Manager, Venafi).
• Key Management.
• Automation using Ansible.
• Expertise on Linux.
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Your Qualifications
Education/Experience:
• Technical knowledge in a wide range of Security technologies, frameworks, tools, processes and procedures.
• Certifications in CISSP, CCSP or relevant security certification.
Key Skills:
• 5+ Expertise in Unix/Linux scripting.
• 3+ Years experience with applying native database encryption.
• Strong testing principles and methodologies.
• Strong knowledge and previous experience or Storage (SAN, NAS).
• In-depth knowledge of various cryptographic and encryption technologies and standards (Symmetric/Asymmetric cryptography, Public Key cryptography, Digital signing service, Message Digest and Certificate Authority).
• Detailed understanding of firewalls, intrusion detection systems, authentication mechanisms, and networking protocols including SMTP, HTTP, DNS, TCP/IP, and SNMP as they pertain to security solutions.
• 2+ years’ Experience in scripting in at least one language (PowerShell, Python, etc.).
Personal Qualities:
• Analytical and solution-oriented mindset.
• Team collaboration and teamwork skills.
• Autonomy and rigor in managing priorities.
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The Astek Advantages
• Personalized CARE plan for our employees.
• Diversity & Inclusion Charter.
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Ready to Take on the Challenge?
Apply now by sending your CV and discover a rewarding career at Astek Canada.