Senior Systems Engineer

Job Description

Infosys Public Services is seeking a Senior System Engineer. This position will interface with key stakeholders and apply technical proficiency across different stages of the Software Development Life Cycle including Requirements Elicitation, Application Architecture definition and Design; play an important role in creating the high-level design artifacts; deliver high quality code deliverables for a module, lead validation for all types of testing and support activities related to implementation, transition and warranty. This is an opportunity to be part of a learning culture, where teamwork and collaboration are encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is respected and valued.

Required Qualifications:

• Candidate must be located within commuting distance in Ottawa, ON or be willing to relocate to the area.
• Bachelor degree in Engineering/CA/MBA. Will also consider three years of progressive experience in the specialty in lieu of every year of education.
• At least 2 years of Information Technology experience.
• Candidates authorized to work for any employer in Canada without employer-based visa sponsorship are welcome to apply. Infosys is unable to provide immigration sponsorship for this role at this time.

Job Description: 

• Security Engineer will support the implementation, monitoring, maintenance, and continuous improvement of cybersecurity controls for client projects. Engineer will assist in protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems, applications, cloud services, and information assets. Key responsibilities will include:
• Assist with daily security monitoring and investigation of security alerts. 
• Support the administration of SIEM, endpoint protection, antivirus, and EDR solutions. 
• Perform vulnerability scanning, remediation tracking, and reporting activities. 
• Assist in implementing and maintaining security controls, policies, and standards. 
• Monitor security dashboards and escalate incidents or suspicious activities. 
• Support user access reviews, identity lifecycle management, and MFA administration. 
• Assist with security assessments, audits, and compliance reporting activities. 
• Participate in system hardening, patch management, and configuration reviews. 
• Support cloud security monitoring and security posture management activities. 
• Assist with penetration testing remediation and vulnerability mitigation efforts. 
• Maintain security documentation, procedures, and operational runbooks.
• Work collaboratively with infrastructure, cloud, application, and operations teams to address security findings. 
• Participate in security awareness and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in cybersecurity, IT security, infrastructure support, systems administration, or security operations.
• Experience supporting Microsoft Windows environments and enterprise IT Security systems.
• Basic experience working with security monitoring, endpoint protection, vulnerability management, or identity management tools.
• Experience participating in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues.
• Identity & Access Management (IAM): User account management, authentication, authorization, MFA, and role-based access controls. 
• Security Monitoring: Monitoring security events, alerts, and suspicious activities using security tools and dashboards. 
• Vulnerability Management: Identifying, assessing, tracking, and supporting remediation of security vulnerabilities. 
• Endpoint Security: Administration and monitoring of endpoint protection, antivirus, and EDR solutions. 
• Security Incident Response: Assisting with the investigation, containment, and documentation of security incidents. 
• Cloud Security: Supporting security controls and compliance within cloud environments such as Microsoft Azure.
• Network Security: Basic understanding of firewalls, VPNs, network segmentation, and access controls. 
• Security Logging & SIEM: Collecting, analyzing, and monitoring security logs through SIEM platforms.
• System Hardening & Configuration Management: Applying security baselines and secure configuration standards to servers and endpoints.
• PowerShell Scripting: Create simple scripts to automate administrative and security-related tasks. 
• Automation Experience: Use automation tools to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual effort.
• CompTIA Security+
• CompTIA Network+
• Microsoft SC-200 Security Operations Analyst 
• ISC² Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)

Security Clearance

• Ability to successfully complete a criminal background check.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Government of Ontario or client-required security clearance if required.

Estimated annual compensation range for this role will be as follows:
In Ottawa, ON: $71,718 to $105,007.

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About Us
Infosys is a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting. We enable clients in more than 50 countries to navigate their digital transformation. With over four decades of experience in managing the systems and workings of global enterprises, we expertly steer our clients through their digital journey. We do it by enabling the enterprise with an AI-powered core that helps prioritize the execution of change. We also empower the business with agile digital at scale to deliver unprecedented levels of performance and customer delight. Our always-on learning agenda drives their continuous improvement through building and transferring digital skills, expertise, and ideas from our innovation ecosystem.

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Infosys provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.