Cyber Security Analyst (1-year term)

The Pythian Group; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst to join their dynamic team. This role is pivotal in ensuring the security of critical IT systems, monitoring threats, and mitigating vulnerabilities across both on-premises and cloud environments. You will engage in vulnerability assessments, incident response, and the implementation of security controls. With a focus on professional development, this innovative firm offers a competitive rewards package, a supportive work environment, and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies. If you are passionate about cybersecurity and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive total rewards package

Annual wellness budget

Substantial training allowance

Work from home equipment

Paid vacation and sick days

Volunteer day off

Qualifications

• Experience with network and cloud security fundamentals, EDR/XDR tools, and vulnerability management.
• Certifications like CompTIA Security+, CEH, or CISSP are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and respond to IT Security alerts and threats in a timely manner.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and suggest mitigating actions.
• Create security reports and recommend improvements to IT Security processes.

Skills

Network security fundamentals

Cloud Security fundamentals

EDR/XDR or antimalware tools

Vulnerability exposure management tools

SIEM tools

Identity Access Management platforms

Analytical skills

Problem solving skills

Attention to detail

Education

Certification(s) such as CompTIA Security+, CEH, CISSP

Tools

Tenable.io

SumoLogic

DataDog

Splunk

OneLogin

Okta

Job description

Cyber Security Analyst

Ottawa, Canada- Starting May/June (12 months)

Why Pythian:

At Pythian, we are experts in strategic database and analytics services, driving digital transformation and operational excellence. Pythian, a multinational company, was founded in 1997 and started by ensuring the reliability and performance of mission-critical databases. We quickly earned a reputation for solving tough data challenges. We were there when the industry moved from on-premises to cloud environments, and as enterprises sought more from their data, we expanded our competencies to include advanced analytics.

Today, we empower organizations to embrace transformation and leverage advanced technologies, including AI, to stay competitive. We deliver innovative solutions that meet each client’s data goals and have built strong partnerships with Google Cloud, AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, SAP, and Snowflake. The powerful combination of our extensive expertise in data and cloud and our ability to keep on top of the latest bleeding edge technologies make us the perfect partner to help mid and large-sized businesses transform to stay ahead in today’s rapidly changing digital economy.

Why You?

The Cyber Security Analyst will, as part of a team-based approach, be responsible for monitoring and responding to IT Security alerts and threats in a timely manner. In addition, this role is responsible for detecting, assessing and mitigating security vulnerabilities found in Pythian’s IT systems. This includes assets located at Pythian’s data center as well as assets in a multi-cloud environment.

This is a 12-month maternity leave replacement, starting by May/June.

What will you be doing?

• Ensuring the security of business-critical IT systems under the control of IT Ops including networks, servers and infrastructure services, and end-user systems
• Investigate and respond to internally raised security tickets and incidents
• Perform monthly vulnerability assessments, record and analyze results, suggest mitigating action and track until completion.
• Performing daily security checks consistently and strictly according to procedures; conduct initial analysis, document your findings, and escalate where required
• Evaluating, recommending, and implementing security controls and solutions for present and future IT systems
• Staying up-to-date with current IT Security trends including applicable regulatory requirements
• Being subscribed to well-known industry IT Security alert lists (e.g. US-CERT) and reviewing them in a timely manner
• Auditing of Pythian IT Systems (this may include vulnerability assessments and pentesting on an ongoing basis according to prior approved scopes)
• Creating security reports
• Recommending improvements to IT Security processes and policies
• Participating in the incident response process.

What do we need from you?

• Network security fundamentals
• Cloud Security fundamentals (experience with AWS and/or GCP security best practices would be considered an asset)
• Experience with EDR/XDR or antimalware tools
• Familiarity with vulnerability exposure management tools such as Tenable.io
• Familiarity with SIEM tools such as SumoLogic, DataDog, or Splunk
• Familiarity with Identity Access Management platforms such as OneLogin or Okta
• Certification(s) such as CompTIA Security+, CEH, CISSP, or similar would be considered an asset
• Proven analytical and problem solving skills
• Keen attention to detail

What do you get in return?

• Love your career: Competitive total rewards package. Blog during work hours; take a day off and volunteer for your favorite charity.
• Love your coworkers: Collaborate with some of the best and brightest in the industry!
• Love your development: Hone your skills or learn new ones with our substantial training allowance; participate in professional development days, attend training, become certified, whatever you like!
• Love your workspace: We give you all the equipment you need to work from home including a laptop with your choice of OS, and an annual budget to personalize your work environment!
• Love yourself: Pythian cares about the health and well-being of our team. You will have an annual wellness budget to make yourself a priority (use it on gym memberships, massages, fitness and more). Additionally, you will receive a generous amount of paid vacation and sick days, as well as a day off to volunteer for your favorite charity.

Hiring Disclaimer

The successful applicant will need to fulfill the requirements necessary to obtain a background check.

Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in any aspect of the selection process.