Security Operations Analyst

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About the role

  • Security Operations Analyst at KUBRA ensuring data protection and responding to security incidents. Join a dynamic team focused on continuous improvement in cybersecurity.

Responsibilities

  • Security Infrastructure Management: Maintain and optimize the security infrastructure (Firewalls, IDS/IPS, AV, SIEM, FIM, servers, etc.) with a specific focus on maintaining Exabeam SIEM and CrowdStrike (managing EDR, FIM, and DLP modules).
  • Cloud Security Operations: Execute AWS cloud security operations, monitoring specific services (e.g., GuardDuty, Security Hub, CloudTrail) to secure cloud workloads and respond to cloud-native threats.
  • Incident Response: Monitor systems, software, and skills to stay ahead of emerging threats: Lead or participate in security investigations and Assist during Incident Response and Recovery activities.
  • Data Pipeline Management: Manage and optimize security data pipelines using Cribl to ensure efficient log routing, parsing, and data reduction before ingestion.
  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Utilize IaC principles (specifically Terraform) to deploy, maintain, and audit security configurations and infrastructure.
  • Network Security: Perform firewall operational tasks as approved.
  • Governance & Risk: Maintain and enforce KUBRA’s IT management control framework that defines the institution’s overall approach to IT risk and control.
  • Incident Management: Participate in on-call rotation to respond, investigate and resolve Security Incidents.
  • Alert Coordination: Track and action alerts to ensure proper response is taken by coordinating the work efforts of internal teams and actions required of external service providers.
  • SIEM Optimization: Apply understanding of environment and operational issues to work with external or internal parties for implementation or optimization of specific Exabeam SIEM use cases to help improve detection and response.
  • Threat Intelligence: Maintain the vulnerability security digest, monitor threat feeds, and provide regular threat intelligence updates.
  • Access Reviews: Conduct access control reviews on a case-by-case basis to systems and work with internal and external resources to update user control lists and provide reports.
  • Audit & Compliance: Assist in remediation tasks related to audits/penetration tests.
  • Training & Testing: Participate in internal and external table-top exercises related to cybersecurity.
  • Documentation: Assist in development of process and procedure documents for Security Operations.
  • Policy Guidance: Evaluate and provide guidance to exemption requests as per corporate policy and standards, to advise of risk involved.

Requirements

  • A minimum of 2 years of experience operating and working in a functional SOC environment.
  • A minimum of 2 years of experience in a Security Operations role.
  • 2+ years of experience in Incident Management and related processes.
  • Exabeam: Proven experience operating Exabeam SIEM is required.
  • CrowdStrike: Hands-on experience with CrowdStrike EDR, FIM (File Integrity Monitoring), and DLP (Data Loss Prevention) is required.
  • AWS Security: Strong operational knowledge of AWS Cloud Security operations is required.
  • Cribl: Experience with Cribl for log shaping and routing is highly desirable.
  • Terraform: Knowledge of Terraform or other Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools is considered a strong asset.
  • Prior experience with IAM and SOAR platforms.
  • Knowledge of PCI, SOC, SOX and other standards.
  • Incident Handler certification (e.g., E|CIH, GCIH, IHRP, CSIH, CIHE) is required.
  • Other relevant certifications that are considered an asset include MCSE, CCNA, CCNP, GCIH, GCIA, GCFE, GREM, GCFA, GSEC etc.
  • Degree or equivalent Experience in Information Security.

Benefits

  • Thrive in an award-winning culture that champions growth, embraces diversity, and fosters inclusion for all. See our awards →
  • Enjoy generous benefit coverage with low premiums, plus a Healthcare Spending Account and Wellness Spending Account
  • Invest in your future with RRSP matching
  • Take time to recharge with paid vacation and sick days, and enjoy a paid day off for your birthday
  • Make a difference with two paid volunteer days to support causes you care about
  • Keep learning with free access to LinkedIn Learning and our education reimbursement program for continued development
  • Feel appreciated through our employee recognition programs
  • Support your mental health with a free premium Headspace membership
  • Stay refreshed with unlimited access to fully stocked beverage stations
  • Save more with exclusive Perkopolis retail discounts

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

JuniorMid level

Salary

CA$80,000 - CA$95,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

AWSCloudCyber SecurityFirewallsTerraform

Location requirements

HybridMississaugaCanada

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