Electric Mind is a technology consulting firm helping organizations execute complex transformations. As a Senior IT Security Specialist, you will design and implement scalable, secure technology solutions across network, endpoint, application, and compliance security domains, working with both startups and global enterprises on mission-critical security initiatives.

What You'll Do

- Deploy, manage and tune next-generation firewalls, including rule reviews, segmentation and change control; operate and tune intrusion prevention systems (IPS) and investigate alerts
- Administer antivirus, endpoint protection (EPP/EDR), anti-spam and email security controls; manage data loss prevention (DLP) policies across email, endpoints and cloud storage
- Plan and conduct penetration tests; integrate static (SAST) and agile (DAST) application security testing into development pipelines; triage findings and track remediation
- Maintain controls and evidence for compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST CSF, PCI DSS); prepare for and support audits and security assessments
- Participate in incident response investigations; mentor junior team members; report on security posture and risks to IT leadership

What You Need

- 5–10+ years of experience in IT security,



with significant time in security and compliance roles
- Hands-on experience configuring and managing enterprise firewalls and intrusion prevention systems
- Experience administering DLP, antivirus/endpoint protection, anti-spam/email security platforms and deploying 2FA/MFA solutions
- Proven ability to perform penetration testing and run SAST/DAST tools, interpret results and drive remediation
- Working knowledge of compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST CSF, PCI DSS) and solid understanding of TCP/IP, routing, VPNs, Active Directory, Windows and Linux systems

Nice to Have

- Experience with Palo Alto Networks firewalls managed through Panorama, including device groups, templates and security policy
- Cloud security knowledge in AWS, Azure or Google Cloud: identity and access management, network security groups, logging and CSPM
- Familiarity with SIEM platforms, log correlation and ITIL change management standards
- Exposure to zero trust architecture, secure remote access and DevSecOps practices
- Certifications: CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+, OSCP, CEH, PCNSE (Palo Alto), AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer (AZ-500) or CCSP

📌 Senior IT Security Specialist (Toronto)
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📍 Toronto