Junior IT Security Analyst

Title: Junior IT Security Analyst

Duration: 6 months + opportunity to extend

Location: Toronto, ON- Hybrid- 4x/ week on-site- Monday to Thursday

Compensation: $30-35/Hour

Interview Process: 2 Rounds

Responsibilities:

• Conduct technical research on security topics, tools, and best practices.
• Open and manage IT change tickets, including follow-up with stakeholders.
• Assist with light technical project management tasks (tracking timelines, preparing updates, coordinating across teams).
• Support documentation efforts, including process guides, risk assessments, and technical summaries.
• Help ensure alignment with cybersecurity standards, policies, and procedures.

Must Haves:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or a related field (proof of strong academic performance preferred, e.g. high GPA, research, or advanced studies).
• Demonstrated interest in Cyber Security (e.g. relevant coursework, certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CEH, CISSP Associate, or equivalent), or research.
• Experience in IT Security Assessments from an audit perspective - Foundational understanding of IT Security Assessments (from an audit perspective).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, follow through on details, and stay organized.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice-to-Have:

• Exposure to IT change management processes.
• Experience performing IT Security Assessments from a technical perspective.
• Familiarity with project management tools or methodologies (e.g., Jira, Confluence, or MS Project).