Analyst, Information Security

FCT; Oakville; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading title insurance company in Ontario seeks a SOC Analyst to monitor and respond to security incidents. The role requires expertise in cybersecurity, including analysis of network forensics and security protocols. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and strong critical thinking skills. The position offers extensive benefits, including a comprehensive wellness program and hybrid work arrangements, within an inclusive company culture committed to employee success.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including EFAP

Group retirement savings plan

Paid holidays and generous paid time off

Hybrid work arrangements

Paid volunteer opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven years in Security Operations and Incident Response.
• Experience in host-based and network forensics.
• Deep understanding of security monitoring and detection systems.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and respond to cybersecurity incidents.
• Assess network configurations for security compliance.
• Identify and address unknown cyber threats.

Skills

Cybersecurity incident response

Network forensics

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Information synthesis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

SIEM

EDR

SOAR technologies

Azure Security Center

Job description

Company Summary

Come work for a company that’s committed to the success of each and every employee. A place where innovators and collaborators come together and build on each other’s talents. Where diversity is welcomed and celebrated.

FCT provides industry-leading title insurance, default solutions and other real estate related products and services to legal, lending, valuation and real estate professionals across Canada. With FCT, you will have the opportunity to build a meaningful career. Join us as we continue to do exciting work and make a big impact on our colleagues, customers and communities.

Job Summary

We are continually searching for great talent; individuals who possess a deep commitment to the customers and markets we serve. If you would like to join a company that is committed to the success of each employee and offers challenge, purpose and the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally in a team-oriented environment, you'll enjoy a career with us! We understand that fostering a diverse and inclusive environment is critical for the success of our business, and we actively work towards it every day.

As a Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in monitoring and responding to computer security incidents identified within the FCT environment. This role employs defensive measures and uses information from various sources to perform initial assessment, investigation, remediation, and, when needed, handle complex incident escalation from Level 1 analysts. As a SOC analyst, you’ll often serve as a subject matter expert, advising on security best practices, standards, and risk analysis methodologies during project engagements and regulatory audit. This role demands strong technical proficiency and broad experience across diverse technologies and compliance standards and staying up to date with emerging threats and industry trends.

HERE’S HOW YOU’LL CONTRIBUTE

• Investigate, analyze, and respond to network cybersecurity incidents promptly and effectively, ensuring the protection of organizational assets and the mitigation of potential threats.
• Assess systems and networks to identify deviations from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy. Measure effectiveness of defense-in-depth architecture against known vulnerabilities.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to advance Security Operations Center (SOC) maturity which includes but not limits to:

• Ongoing development and maintenance of rulesets across diverse security toolsets
• Identify and propose amendments on playbook work instructions and procedures.
• Leveraging SOAR and AI technology to automate manual processes and streamline operational workflows.
• Contribute to the advancement of a cloud-first strategy through the cultivation of foundational cloud knowledge and hands‑on experience with platforms, primarily Azure.

• Perform hunting for unknown cyber threats using profiling techniques to find unusual or anomalous activity which has not been detected by vendor signatures.
• Support the adoption of new technologies and projects, serving as the subject matter expert (SME) to ensure that security remains a foundational consideration throughout the adoption process.
• Build and improve upon existing security tools and utilities, enabling the SOC team to operate at the pace and scale required and improve overall cybersecurity posture.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or related field
• Proven years of experience working in Security Operations and Incident Response with demonstrable experience in responding to security incidents by performing host based and network forensics as well as investigation of security appliance and network logs.
• Deep understanding of logging and monitoring systems for security events/SIEM, network-based and host-based intrusion detection, firewall, endpoint detection and response (EDR), SOAR technologies, UEBA and Azure Security Center and Sentinel.
• Demonstrated understanding of security vulnerabilities, attacker exploit techniques and methods for their remediation.
• Strong deductive reasoning, critical thinking, problem-solving, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to rapidly find, assimilate and synthesize information correctly in high demand situations.
• Solid understanding of frameworks, standards, and assessments such as ISO 27001, SOC 1, SOC 2, PCI, NIST.

HERE’S WHAT SETS US APART

Through mentoring, innovative tools, and a variety of programs that engage and reward, we empower each employee to be great and drive results.

• Comprehensive benefits that include Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and Wellness Essentials
• Group retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off
• Hybrid work arrangements
• Paid volunteer opportunities and charitable donation matching
• Employee recognition programs that include referral incentives
• Potential for performance-based incentives
• The opportunity to participate in our stock purchase plan
• And more!

*As per terms of the employment agreement

The Great Place to Work® Institute has named FCT one of Canada’s Top 50 Best Workplaces, Best Workplaces in Canada for Financial Services & Insurance, Best Workplaces in Canada for Women, Best Workplaces in Canada for Inclusion and Best Workplaces in Canada for Mental Wellness. We’re also one of Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces™ in North America.

By joining us, you will not only be part of an award-winning organization, you will be part of a workforce that is engaged and empowered to succeed.

Thank you for considering FCT. We look forward to meeting you.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of FCT’s hiring process.

To avoid any delays in the recruitment process, if you require accommodation to apply, please provide your accommodation needs in advance. You may also be required to submit adequate medical/other documentation to Human Resources to support your request for accommodation.

FCT is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active nondiscrimination program. All recruitment, hiring, placements, transfers, promotions, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, and other terms and conditions of employment will be on the basis of the qualifications of the individual regardless of race, colour, place of origin, ethnic origin, citizenship, handicap (including mental and physical disability), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, creed (religion), marital status, family status (being in a parent/child relationship), age, or any other basis prohibited by the applicable provincial or federal human rights legislation.