Systems Security Administrator in Toronto, ON

Systems Security Administrator Job Description

The Systems Security Administrator plays a crucial role in safeguarding a Canadian organization's IT infrastructure and data from cyber threats. This role is responsible for implementing, maintaining, and monitoring security controls to ensure a secure and compliant IT environment.

Typical systems security administrator duties:

Install, configure, and maintain security software and systems (firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, anti-malware).

Manage user access controls and permissions to IT systems and data.

Perform system hardening procedures to minimize vulnerabilities.

Conduct regular security vulnerability scans and patch management to address potential security risks.

Monitor security logs and events to identify and respond to suspicious activity.

Investigate and respond to security incidents according to established procedures.

Analyze security threats and vulnerabilities, implementing appropriate mitigation strategies.

Participate in security incident and event management (SIEM) processes.

Stay up to date on the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and security best practices.

Document security procedures and configurations.

Collaborate with IT teams, security analysts, and other stakeholders to ensure a comprehensive security posture.

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Salary for Systems Security Administrator in Toronto, ON

101171 - 137415

Low

101171

The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is building necessary skills.

Mid

118641

The candidate has moderate experience in the role, meets most requirements or has equivalent transferrable skills, and may also have relevant certifications.

High

137415

The candidate has extensive experience and advanced skills for the role, and may also have specialized certifications.

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111601

138458

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85005

110558

130636

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Starting compensation—pay for someone new to a role—can vary significantly based on a candidate’s skills, experience and certifications, as well as other factors including industry, company size and revenue, and demand for the role. To reflect this variability, we report our salary data in three levels: low, mid and high.

Systems Security Administrator in Toronto, ON

Systems Security Administrator Job Description

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