Security Advisor Specialist managing cybersecurity incident response within Partner Solutions team. Collaborating on security alerts, investigating threats, and ensuring optimal incident management.
Responsibilities
Ensure optimal triage of security alerts while supporting the escalation and eradication of cybersecurity incidents within established timelines.
Identify anomalies, investigate advanced cyber events, and provide third-level support for investigations and confirmed incidents as required.
Participate in the cybersecurity incident lifecycle, from preparation through post-mortem.
Ensure optimal coverage by reviewing detection rules, recommending improvements and/or proposing new rules based on the organization’s operating context.
Contribute to the creation, enhancement, review, and maintenance of documentation in line with industry best standards.
Collaborate with various internal teams on projects and initiatives as a subject matter expert (SME) when required.
Respond to user requests related to cybersecurity.
Participate in the 24/7 support rotation in collaboration with other team members.
Requirements
Strong understanding of log sources (EDR, SIEM, NDR, DNS, email, web proxy, identity (AD/Azure AD))
Strong understanding of query languages: CQL, KQL, SQL; correlation and pivoting techniques.
Strong understanding of detection engineering: rule writing, ATT&CK mapping.
Understanding of phishing/social engineering techniques, initial access vectors, privilege escalation, lateral movement, and exfiltration.
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Systems Security Management, or other relevant experience.
Five (5) to eight (8) years of experience in the information security (cybersecurity) field.
Expert knowledge of security incident management principles.
Excellent analytical, synthesis, and problem-solving skills.
Outstanding team spirit.
Initiative-taking and self-directed.
Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.
Ability to mentor team members and transfer knowledge.
For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required.
Benefits
Flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work model
Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year
Multiple benefits offered to support physical and mental wellbeing, including telemedicine, Wellness account and much more
Share plan & other savings: up to 12% of salary or even more (ask how you could earn guaranteed income for life)
Annual bonus target, based on the base salary, with a potential payout of up to double the target (subject to personal and company performance): 15%
Our pension offerings provide flexibility and long-term security for our employees beyond their careers.
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