Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled IT Specialist to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT infrastructure management, cybersecurity protocols, and system administration. This individual will be responsible for safeguarding our digital assets, automation, data connection, managing IT systems, and ensuring the security of company networks and data. The role combines both technical proficiency and strategic security oversight, contributing to the overall health of our IT infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
- Install, configure, and maintain hardware and software systems for the organization.
- Perform regular system updates and patch management to ensure that all systems are up-to-date and secure.
- Manage and maintain local and remote networks, ensuring optimal performance.
- Troubleshoot and resolve IT-related issues, including hardware, software, and network problems.
- Support the IT infrastructure, including servers, workstations, firewalls, routers, and switches.
- Maintain and optimize backup systems to ensure data integrity and recovery.
- Implement, monitor, and manage security protocols to protect the organization's systems, networks, and data from threats such as malware, ransomware, and unauthorized access.
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify security weaknesses.
- Develop, test, and enforce disaster recovery plans and incident response strategies.
- Monitor security alerts and events, providing regular reports and analysis.
- Collaborate with external vendors and experts to stay up-to-date on evolving cybersecurity threats and mitigation strategies.
- Educate and train staff on security best practices and awareness.
- Ensure compliance with internal security policies, industry standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA), and regulatory requirements.
- Assist in audits and assessments of security practices and IT infrastructure.
- Identify, evaluate, and manage security risks to the organization’s digital and physical assets.
- Participate in the development and enforcement of security policies and procedures.
- Create and maintain detailed documentation of IT systems, network configurations, and security measures.
- Prepare reports for management on system performance, security incidents, and IT needs.
- Assist in developing training materials and user guides for employees.
- Work closely with other departments to ensure IT solutions meet business needs and are secure.
- Participate in project planning and implementation of new IT systems or security solutions.
- Provide technical support and guidance to end-users across the organization.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
- 3+ years of experience in IT support, system administration, or cybersecurity.
- Proven experience with network administration, server management, and IT troubleshooting.
- Hands-on experience with firewall management, VPNs, endpoint protection, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
- Strong knowledge of operating systems and networking protocols
- Familiarity with endpoint security solutions and vulnerability management tools.
- Knowledge of encryption methods, firewalls, and data protection technologies.
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Pay: $70,000.00-$95,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
- Please include your phone number and email address for future communication
Experience:
- In-house IT support : 3 years (preferred)
- Cybersecurity: 3 years (preferred)
Location:
- Beamsville, ON (preferred)
Work Location: In person
