IT Technician - Information Security Specialist

Position: IT Technician - Information Security Specialist

Status:
Full-Time

Dealership:
Head Office Richmond

Department:
Information Technology

• Opportunity to work with a variety of OEM BRANDS including Acura Audi, BMW, Honda, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lexus, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, MINI, Porsche, Rolls-Royce, Subaru, Toyota, Volkswagen
• Amazing Incentives including but not limited to:
  Discounted Vehicle Purchasing Program, Boot Allowance, Tool Subsidy, Computer Rebate Program, Employee Referral Program, Employer RRSP Matching
• Internal and external training & development opportunities for skill‑development and growth
• Be part of a collaborative, friendly and progressive work‑culture with an emphasis on transparency, innovation, relationship and empowerment
• Comprehensive extended health and dental plan, tailored around Associate wellness
• Recognition and Engagement Events!

• Implement, and maintain information security controls across networks, endpoints, applications, and cloud services
• Monitor and triage security alerts from tools such as Darktrace NDR, Palo Alto Networks firewalls, and endpoint protection platforms
• Support incident response activities, including evidence collection, initial investigation, and escalation
• Assist with vulnerability scanning, remediation tracking, and patch management
• Help maintain security documentation, policies, procedures, and asset inventories
• Assist with third‑party/vendor security reviews and questionnaires
• Participate in security awareness initiatives and help promote secure user behavior
• Perform routine security checks and operational tasks as assigned
• Document IT procedures, configurations, and incidents

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field
• 3–5 years of experience in information security operations, IT security, or a related technical role
• Familiarity with web application security concepts such as OWASP Top 10
• Experience with security tools (SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls)
• Understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and best practices
• Strong problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

• Experience with Palo Alto Networks security solutions
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 or cloud environments
• Understanding of security frameworks such as NIST
• Basic scripting or automation experience using Power Shell or Python

We are an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity. We stand behind the growth of our associates to help them achieve their vision and goals.