Information Security Analyst

Information Security Analyst

Requirements

• Minimum of at least 2 years experience in Information Technology (IT) and/or Information Security
• Knowledge of IT and information security principles, protocols, practices, and industry standards
• Experience performing risk assessments of cloud-based (SaaS) technologies including but not limited to AWS and Azure
• Understanding of existing and emerging IT and security technologies
• Strong communication and negotiation skills with senior staff and executives
• Excellent report writing skills
• Familiarity with contract wording and interpretation of security clauses
• Must be able to work and communicate with various business groups from a non-technical perspective and interpret technical context into plain language
• Can work with minimum supervision, proactive, strategic and analytic thinker, and consensus builder
• University Degree

Responsibilities

• Provide support to Sun Life’s business group initiatives and projects through conducting information security risk assessments, reviewing contracts to ensure inclusion of security requirements, performing supplier/third-party risk assessments, and advising on security best practices
• Provide support to the business group to ensure the security controls implemented on their projects and initiatives align with Sun Life Security Policy and Directive requirements
• Provide security consulting to Sun Life business group to ensure adequate security controls are in place to safeguard and protect Sun Life confidential information and improve overall security
• Provide preliminary recommendations on information security related risks
• Track and manage open information security risks to ensure corresponding risk remediation plans and target dates are in place. Work with respective business and/or technology risk owner to ensure risk remediation
• Provide management with an in-depth analysis of status of identified risks, current work activities, and work completed by the team.

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.