Security Analyst, Tier 1 – Monitoring & Triage

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About the role

  • Security Analyst at ISA Cybersecurity focusing on incident response and network security. Engaging in monitoring, triage, and threat research within a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor, analyze, and classify security alerts to identify and respond to potential incidents
  • Investigate intrusion attempts and perform in-depth analysis of exploits
  • Provide network intrusion detection expertise to support informed and timely incident declaration
  • Conduct proactive threat research and remain up to date on latest security trends
  • Review and assess security events across SIEM and EDR platforms
  • Analyze a variety of network and host-based security appliance logs (Firewall, Authentication, System, Endpoint, etc.) to determine appropriate remediations and escalation actions
  • Perform Tier I and Tier II incident triage, containment, and eradication in accordance with established procedures
  • Document all triage activities and deliver clear, timely updates to clients and leadership
  • Prepare and escalate reports detailing findings when malicious behavior is identified
  • Contribute to the development and improvement of incident response processes and overall CIOC operations

Requirements

  • Knowledge of information security event monitoring and detection and NID monitoring and incident response
  • Familiarity with information security methodologies, tactics, techniques and procedures
  • Experience with a variety of SIEM, EDR and other security tools
  • Experience detecting and responding to different cyber incidents
  • Experience reviewing and analyzing network, authentication, system and other event logs
  • Possess a comprehensive understanding of the TCP/IP protocol, security architecture, network and remote access security techniques/products
  • Working knowledge of network architecture and security controls
  • Strong research background and problem-solving skills
  • Must be able to react quickly, decisively, and deliberately in high stress situations
  • Strong verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills are required to document and communicate findings, escalate critical incidents, and interact with customers
  • Working knowledge of Windows and Linux OS
  • Highly motivated individual with the ability to self-start, prioritize, multi-task and work in a team setting
  • Certifications such as Security+ or CySA+ and development skills are considered an asset

Benefits

  • Flexible sick and personal days for all employees
  • Generous health plan with enhanced mental health resources and programs
  • Professional development opportunities and education reimbursement up to $2,000 annually for all employees
  • Maternity and parental leave top-up
  • Employee referral bonus of $2,000
  • Competitive salaries complemented with RRSP matching and bonus programs
  • Distance remote working policy
  • LinkedIn Learning access for all team members

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

CA$48,875 - CA$66,125 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

LinuxReactTCP/IP

Location requirements

HybridTorontoCanada

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