Information Security Analyst

Tucows (NASDAQ:TCX, TSX:TC) is possibly the biggest Internet company you’ve never heard of. We started as a simple shareware site in 1993 and have grown into a stable of businesses; mobile, internet and domains.

We embrace a people-first philosophy that is rooted in respect, trust, and flexibility. We believe that whatever works for our employees is what works best for us. It’s also why the majority of our roles are remote-first, meaning you can work from anywhere you can connect to the internet!

Today, close to a thousand people work in over 16 countries to help us make the Internet better. If this sounds exciting to you, join the herd!

About the opportunity

The Information security analyst is responsible for IT security solutions. This position will be responsible for maintaining, configuring, troubleshooting, auditing and documenting the status of all security and compliance solutions. The position supports the technology needs of the organization to provide a robust, secure and reliable computing environment.

This is a completely remote opportunity within Canada and USA.

What you’ll be doing:

• Monitor information security requirements, policies, and compliance
• Document and communicate security incidents, vulnerabilities and current state of the system.
• Facilitate security risk management activities, advise on threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation strategies
• Daily Scanning, Implementing and maintaining information security tools and documentation
• Provide support to internal teams with security concerns
• Responsible for spam prevention and monthly vulnerability Scanning
• Responsible for updating Blocklists, Allowlists for our various in house rbls.
• Working with 3rd party companies to resolve spam complaints, backlisting.
• Supporting the annual external audit
• Perform other duties as assigned

What you bring:

• 5+ years of experience in information security role or equivalent.
• Experience in security and fraud prevention tools (Cybersource, Wireshark, nessus vulnerability scan)
• Experience in IDS/IPS, penetration and vulnerability testing
• Experience in security risk assessments and IT audit
• TCP/IP, computer networking, routing and switching
• Experience in SSL certificate management
• Experience in firewall and intrusion detection/prevention
• Experience in Windows and Linux operating systems
• Updating best practices, security procedures and standards
• Degree or diploma in Computer Science, Cyber Security or related field

A bit more about you:

• Security certifications are an asset

Want to know more about what we stand for? At Tucows we care about protecting the open Internet, narrowing the digital divide, and supporting fairness and equality.

We also know that diversity drives innovation. We are committed to inclusion across race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status. We celebrate multiple approaches and diverse points of view.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

Learn more about Tucows, our culture and employee benefits on our site here.