Security Operations Specialist (SecOps/DevSecOps)

at  Optable Technologies Inc

Location: Montreal
Type: Full-Time
Optable - A World-Leading Privacy-Safe Advertising Technology Company
Optable is a Canadian, VC-backed, adtech company that provides privacy-safe advertising SaaS services (https://www.optable.co/platform), across North America and EMEA. Designed to assist publishers and media owners in growing advertising revenues, Optable equips advertisers and agencies with tools for efficient, privacy-safe advertising campaigns. Founded in 2020 by ad tech industry veterans, our mission is to restructure the advertising industry for the privacy-conscious era.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven Experience: Demonstrated experience in SecOps or DevSecOps roles, in cloud environments (AWS, Google Workspace, Chronicle, Crowdstrike, …)
• IAM: Proven success in managing IAM systems, ensuring secure access control across all platforms.
• Incident Response: Experience in incident response and remediation, with a proven track record of effectively responding to and remediating security incidents.
• Security Tools Management: Proficiency in managing security tools for including MDM, DLP and XDR solutions,
• Threat Analysis: Familiarity with threat analysis. This includes understanding of threat actors, tactics, techniques, and procedures.
• Startup Environment: Self-motivated and comfortable working in a VC-backed startup environment, with the ability to adapt to rapid changes and wear multiple hats as needed.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Excellent problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail that enables effective identification and resolution of security issues.
• Communication Skills: Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively convey security concepts and requirements to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred skills and qualifications

• Two or more years of experience in an operational or similar role
• English environment (french is a plus)
• Montreal based

• Security Monitoring and Incident Response:
• • Monitor computer networks for security issues.
• Investigate security breaches and other cybersecurity incidents.
• Document security breaches and assess the damage they cause.
• System Protection and Maintenance:
• • Install security measures and operate software to protect systems and information infrastructure.
• Work with the security team to perform tests and uncover network vulnerabilities.
• Fix detected vulnerabilities to maintain a high-security standard.
• Operationalizing Information Security Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines:
• • Policy Implementation: Implement and enforce information security policies throughout the organization.
• Suggest improvements to existing policies
• IT management:
• • Operating Systems Management: Deep understanding of various operating systems (Windows, Linux, macOS), including their installation, configuration, upgrade, and troubleshooting processes.
• Network Administration: Proficiency in network protocols, IP addressing, network analysis, and troubleshooting. Ability to set up firewalls and other network security measures.
• Server Management: Experience in the deployment, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of servers, including web servers, mail servers, and database servers.
• Hardware and Software Management: Ability to install, configure, update, and troubleshoot both hardware and software components of a system.
• Collaboration and Innovation:
• • Collaborate with colleagues on authentication, authorization, and encryption solutions.
• Evaluate new technologies and processes that enhance security capabilities.
• Reporting:
• • Deliver reports to management.