Cyber Security Analyst

Colonial Group; Canada; Remote; CAD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Field Effect is hiring a Cyber Security Analyst to join our Analytic Operations team in Western Canada (remote position). You’ll work across real client environments - leveraging Field Effect’s MDR platform to investigate threats, uncover anomalies, and turn raw sensor data into insights our clients can understand and act on.

This opportunity is ideal for experienced analysts who thrive on solving complex challenges and bring a fresh perspective to cybersecurity.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a security operations center, incident response, or similar role.
• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Network Administration, or related field with cybersecurity focus; equivalent experience considered.
• Strong analytical thinking and ability to spot patterns and reason through problems.
• Understanding of the modern Internet, protocols, cyber threats and malware.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess IT environments.
• Threat hunt and perform deep-dive investigations.
• Communicate insights clearly and effectively.
• Collaborate with a team of cybersecurity experts.
• Support clients across diverse infrastructures.

Skills

SOC experience

Threat hunting

Analytical thinking

Python

ELK

Wireshark

Education

Bachelor's or higher in Computer Science/Software Engineering/Network Administration

Tools

Python

ELK

Wireshark

Tshark

SIEMs

Snort

Suricata

Job description

Field Effect is hiring a Cyber Security Analyst to join our Analytic Operations team in Western Canada (remote position). You’ll work across real client environments - leveraging Field Effect’s MDR platform to investigate threats, uncover anomalies, and turn raw sensor data into insights our clients can understand and act on.

This opportunity is ideal for experienced analysts who thrive on solving complex challenges and bring a fresh perspective to cybersecurity.

Here’s what makes this opportunity stand out:

• Notraditional SOCsilos: Forget rigid Level 1/2/3 roles. Our analysts handle the fullspectrum; from alert triage to containment and in-depth reporting.
• Diverse threat exposure: Work across malware, ransomware, and email compromises; gaining experience beyond the usual SOC boundaries.
• Direct access to the data you need: We own our tech, soyou’llhave seamless API access to event logs, processes, and cloud data.
• Build and improve detections: Use EDR, YARA, SNORT, and cloud analytics to craft high-fidelity detections and grow your analytic skillset.

Location: Please note that this role isopen to candidates that reside in the Pacific and Mountain time zones only.

WhatYou’ll Do:

• Monitor and assess IT environments
• Threat hunt and perform deep-dive investigations
• Communicate insights clearly and effectively
• Collaborate with a team of cybersecurity experts
• Support clients across diverse infrastructures

Experience andSkillsWeLookFor:

• 3+ years' experience working in a security operations center, incident response, or similar role
• A college or University degree in fields such as Computer Science, Software Engineering, Network Administration, or a related field with a strong focus on cyber security. Equivalent experience will also be considered.
• Strong analytical thinking, and the ability to spot patterns, trends and reason through problems
• Understanding of the modern Internet, protocols, cyber threats and malware
• Ability to take a wide, high-level perspective to prioritize, then drill down and get deep in the weeds
• Data and metadata analysis using tools like Python, ELK
• Network analysis and packet capture using tools like Wireshark, Tshark
• Broad general IT knowledge, including Windows enterprise networks, operating systems, virtualized and cloud-based infrastructure
• Clear and effective communication in writing
• Thriving in a collaborative environment, both asking for and providing help
• Having a deep curiosity and the ability to follow and investigate leads
• Knowledge of cyber security practices, challenges, tools, and techniques
• Occasional weekend daytime shifts will be required as part of a team that rotates to maintain complete operational coverage
• Occasional travel may be required for this role

AddedBonuses:

• Application protocol analysis
• Malware reverse engineering, kill chain analysis, and vulnerability research
• Administration of security and networking software and hardware, including firewalls, proxies, SIEMs, Snort, Suricata
• Ability to program in interpreted languages efficiently and effectively, especially Python

Field Effect is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants are given consideration regardless of race, religion, colour, gender, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class as provided in applicable employment laws.

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact us.

About Us:

Field Effect is a global cybersecurity company on a mission to make intelligence-grade protection accessible to organizations of all sizes. Our managed detection and response platform combines advanced technology with expert insight to help businesses identify risks early, respond quickly, and stay ahead of evolving threats.

Founded by world-class experts, we take a practical, streamlined approach, building intuitive tools and delivering human expertise that helps organizations strengthen their security without added complexity.

We’re building a collaborative, high-performing team that values curiosity, accountability, and continuous improvement. Field Effect has been recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Small and Medium Employers and a top employer in Ottawa.