IT Network Security Analyst

Challenge, reward and opportunity – the PAL Group of Companies offers all three. If you are a motivated, energetic and challenge-driven individual who is eager to succeed, you will fit in great with our corporate culture. With a proud history in the aviation industry for nearly 40 years, our company has grown and expanded to become international leaders in aerospace and aviation. 

Supporting the PAL Group of Companies, we are looking for a IT Network Security Analyst to join our team in St. John’s, NL.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor network traffic for security incidents and events.
• Install and operate firewalls, encryption programs, and other security software.
• Fix vulnerabilities.
• Assist with information technology security, including LAN/WAN, firewalls, logging, web filtering, intrusion detection/prevention systems, etc.
• Enforcement of information security plans and policies, ensuring they meet all contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with the development of Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Plans.
• Adhere to security compliance programs such as ISO27001.
• Regular review of system events and audit logs to ensure policy compliance.
• Conduct risk analysis of new information systems and make recommendations.
• Awareness training of the workforce on security standards, policies, and best practices.
• Conduct periodic network and vulnerabilities scans.
• Conduct periodic simulated cyber attacks on information systems, networks, and end-users to find exploitable weakness.
• Conduct periodic configuration reviews of existing systems to ensure policy compliance.
• Investigation of security incidents & security breaches.
• Review of all requested information system configuration changes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• University degree or college diploma in Computer Science or related field.
• 7+ years of IT Security administration experience.
• Strong experience with networking systems: LAN, WAN, switches, routers, protocols, firewalls, VPN, wireless networks, security appliances, and network access security.
• Experience with CrowdStrike antivirus and SPLUNK monitoring software.
• Completion of Cisco and Microsoft certifications would be considered an asset.
• Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Associate (PCCSA) would be considered an asset.
• Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) would be considered an asset.
• Certified Network Defender (CND) would be considered an asset.

What we offer:

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Personal travel privileges with PAL and interline agreements with multiple airlines

PAL is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment that celebrates and encourages diversity, equity, and inclusion whereby individuals are recognized, supported, and respected. Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you.

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