IT Security Analyst

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About the role

  • IT Security Analyst responsible for advanced analysis of security incidents and supporting SOC operations in Canada. Collaborating with teams to improve detection capabilities and utilizing AI.

Responsibilities

  • Take ownership of cybersecurity alerts and incidents escalated by SOC Level 1
  • Conduct advanced analyses and recommend appropriate actions
  • Contribute to initial incident response in collaboration with relevant teams
  • Serve as the technical escalation point and support Level 1 SOC analysts
  • Participate in continuous improvement of processes, detection rules and SOC metrics
  • Thoroughly document investigations, findings, decisions and actions taken
  • Use approved artificial intelligence and automation tools to support triage
  • Help identify relevant AI use cases to improve SOC efficiency

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity or a related field
  • Minimum 3–5 years of experience in cybersecurity, including relevant SOC experience
  • Experience with SIEM, XDR or EDR platforms, notably Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender XDR or Splunk Enterprise Security
  • Ability to read and write investigative queries in KQL or SPL
  • Knowledge of the MITRE ATT&CK framework and ability to apply it in investigations
  • Familiarity with AI and automation tools applied to cybersecurity
  • Knowledge of a cloud environment (AWS or Azure)
  • Functional proficiency in English, both written and spoken
  • Relevant certifications preferred: SC-200, CySA+, GCIH or equivalent

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible schedule
  • Employee assistance program
  • Telemedicine services

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

AWSAzureSplunk

Location requirements

OnsiteQuebecCanada

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