Who We Are; What We Do; Where We’re Going
Magnet Forensics is a global leader in the development of digital investigative software that acquires, analyzes, and shares evidence from computers, smartphones, tablets, and IoT-related devices. We are continually innovating so our customers can deploy advanced and effective tools to protect their companies, communities, and countries.
Serving thousands of customers globally, our solutions are playing a crucial role in modernizing digital investigations, helping investigators fight crime, protect assets, and guard national security.
With employees based around the world, Magnet Forensics has been expanding our global presence. As a part of Magnet Forensics, you can expect to make a difference in the world, no matter what role you play. You’ll be supported through learning and development, not to mention an incredible team with unbelievable talent and integrity.
If you think you would be the right person to join our team working towards this goal, we would love to hear from you!
Role Overview
This position is responsible for maintaining and monitoring the security of the company’s network, data, and computer systems and confirming compliance with applicable Magnet security policies.
This role will help research methods to manage regulatory compliance where required, as well as coordinate and perform activities related to compliance audits and responses.
Your Team
- If you stay up at night worried about ransomware and the next big zero-day vulnerability, you'd fit in well with our team
- If being a core team member implementing SOC2 and ISO excites you rather than scares you, we should talk
- We measure our successes in moving items across Kanban boards, reducing security risk and achieving our sprint goals
- We don't need to be in an office for most of this work and we don't expect you to be either
- We embrace having offices but being able to work from where we can be most productive as employees and as people
- Our mandate is to help identify and protect the business from risk. We are the team that builds, maintains, monitors, and audits the security policies and tools protecting the company’s network, data, and compute, and we are going to need a few more eager and talented individuals to bring their knowledge, experience and perspective to our growing security program
What You Will Accomplish
- Monitor security systems and alerts
- Participate in system and end-user security incident management and response
- Participate in evaluating, implementing, day-to-day operations of security solutions
- Create and update dashboard of security systems to provide relevant information
- Follow ITIL best practices change/incident/reviews
- Document security systems, security procedures, and processes
- Research emerging security threats including applicable regulatory security requirements
- Be aware of the company's information security requirements while also reporting all breaches in information security to the Director of IT
What We Are Looking For
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree / Diploma in a relevant area of study with a preference for Information Security, Computer Science or Computer Engineering
- Previous Security Operations Centre with experience and experience in conducting security investigations
- Strong knowledge of Security Incident Management, Vulnerability and Penetration Processes
- Information Security professional designations such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, Security+
- Solid understanding of IT, including multiple operating systems and system administration skills (Windows, MacOS, Linux, Mobile)
- Strong understanding of Networking Principles and common Internet Protocols
- Understanding of SaaS / Web applications, Databases, Firewalls, VPN, EDR, MDM Technologies
Compensation & Benefits
At Magnet Forensics, we are committed to fair and consistent pay practices for our student roles. Hourly pay is determined using standardized, non-negotiable salary bands based on academic progression and the number of official completed work terms recognized by your academic institution.
Salary range (min - max)
Position Type :Current Vacancy
Indicators of Success
We’re looking for someone who checks off most, but not all, of the boxes listed in “skills and experiences”. It’s more important to us to find candidates who can display indicators of success through skills they have developed and experiences they have been a part of, than to find folks who have ‘been there, done that”. We want to be part of your development journey, and we’ll learn as much from you as you learn from us.
How We Work
At Magnet Forensics, we take a hybrid-flexible approach to support your productivity and work-life balance. If you’re within a comfortable travel distance to one of our offices, you’ll occasionally join us in person. How often you’ll come in depends on your department and team needs, typically ranging from weekly to monthly. These in-person moments help us build stronger connections, spark new ideas, and celebrate our successes together. Most days, you can choose what works best for you, while staying in tune with your team’s goals.
We’re excited to welcome you to our team and look forward to achieving great things together - both in the office and wherever you work best!
The Most Important Thing
We’re looking for candidates that can provide examples of how they have demonstrated Magnet CODE in their previous experiences:
CARE – We care about each other and our mission to make a difference in the world.
OWN – We are accountable for our results – while never forgetting to act with integrity, empathy, and respect.
DEDICATE – We put our heart and soul into meeting the needs of our customers and helping them serve the people they protect.
EVOLVE – We are constantly innovating and exploring new ways to work together to make an impact with our work.
Here at Magnet Forensics, we are committed to continuous learning and are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. This commitment will be reflected in our hiring processes and embedded in our values and how we treat one another. If you’re interested in this role, but do not meet all of the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply anyways.
Magnet Forensics is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis forbidden under federal, provincial, or local law. We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process and work environment. Accommodation is available to all applicants upon request throughout the hiring process. Please contact aoda@magnetforensics.com should you require any accommodations.
All offers of employment at Magnet are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check. All background checks will be conducted in accordance with all applicable laws. Magnet will consider each position’s job duties, among other factors, in determining what constitutes satisfactory completion of the background check. Refusal to consent to a background check may be grounds for revoking an offer of employment.
US Applicants: Magnet Forensics participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
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