Cyber Security Operations Specialist

Mnp Llp; Calgary; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base pay and bonuses

Vacation time

Personal days

Job summary

MNP in Calgary seeks a Cyber Security Operations Specialist to join our Technology - Cyber Security team. You will analyze security alerts, investigate incidents, and implement countermeasures to protect our clients and internal systems.

You’ll conduct digital forensics, support threat hunting, and help strengthen policies and response plans. Collaboration with IT and business teams is essential to thrive in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in cyber security and security operations.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience investigating alerts and post-breach forensics.
• Proficiency with networking security and IT infra administration.
• Certifications required: GIAC/EC-Council/ISC2 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and investigate security alerts generated by various tools and platforms.
• Respond to security incidents, assess impact, and implement countermeasures.
• Proactively search for signs of malicious activity within the network and systems.
• Conduct digital forensics to determine scope, nature, and impact of incidents.
• Document findings and provide detailed reports for remediation.
• Plan and maintain user security awareness training and testing.
• Collaborate with IT teams to remediate findings.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Incident response

Digital forensics

Threat hunting

Networking security

Cloud security

Automation (SOAR)

Communication

Team collaboration

Learning agility

Education

GIAC/EC-Council/ISC2 certs

Tools

SIEM tools

SOAR platforms

Forensic tools

Network monitoring tools

Cloud security tools

Job description

Inspirational, innovative and entrepreneurial - this is how we describe our empowered teams. Combine your passion with purpose and join a culture that is thriving in the face of change.

Make an impact with our Technology - Cyber Security team as a Cyber Security Operations Specialist. This diverse team of tech-savvy problem solvers enables MNP to take a proactive and prepared approach to cyber crime and capitalize on new technologies and innovations. As a trusted advisor, you’ll investigate threats, develop policies and enhance infrastructure to minimize the impact of security-related events to protect MNP's business operations and reputation.

MNP is proudly Canadian. Providing business strategies and solutions, we are a leading national accounting, tax and business advisory firm in Canada. Entrepreneurial to our core, our talented team members transcend obstacles into opportunities and are successfully transforming mid-market business practices.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and investigate security alerts generated by various security tools and platforms
• Respond promptly to security incidents, assess the impact, and implement appropriate countermeasures
• Proactively search for signs of malicious activity within the organization's network and systems
• Conduct digital forensics to determine the scope, nature, and impact of security incidents
• Document findings and provide detailed reports for further analysis and remediation
• Plan and maintain user security awareness training and testing
• Monitor assets vulnerability posture and collaborate with IT teams on remediating findings
• Participate in the development and enhancement of incident response plans and operational procedures
• Collaborate with other teams to prevent, contain, and eradicate security threats
• Maintain in good stateand optimize security policy enforcement and monitoring systems to ensure maximum effectiveness
• Respond to ServiceNow inquiries and requests from the users and various IT teams regarding policy conflicts and technical issues
• Stay updated on the latest cyber security trends and technologies and recommend security controls alignment

Skills and Experience

• At least 5 years of progressive experience in Cyber Security
• Ability to learn new technologies and adapt to evolving requirements
• Strong communication, collaboration, and influencing skills
• Extensive experience in investigating security alerts, threat hunting, and conducting post-breach forensic investigations
• Demonstrate application of knowledge in networking security and IT infrastructure administration to mitigate cyber risk
• Proficiency in using various enterprise-grade and open-source cyber security tools and technologies
• Demonstrable knowledge of IT infrastructure and services, including cloud-based, strong troubleshooting skills
• Proven ability to lead small process improvement projects, initiatives and deliver results on time
• Skills in automating security responses with SOAR, scripts, AI agents is considered an asset
• Completion of GIAC, EC-Council, ISC2 or other equivalent cyber security certification is required

MyRewards@MNP

With a focus on high-potential earnings, MNP is proud to offer customized rewards that support our unique culture and a balanced lifestyle to thrive at work and outside of the office.

• generous base pay
• vacation time
• 4 paid personal days
• a group pension plan with 4% matching
• voluntary savings products
• bonus programs
• flexible benefits
• mental health resources
• exclusive access to perks and discounts
• professional development assistance
• MNP University
• flexible 'Dress For Your Day' environment
• firm sponsored social events

Diversity@MNP

We embrace diversity as a core value and celebrate our differences. We believe each team member contributes unique gifts and amplifying their potential makes our business stronger. We encourage people with disabilities to apply.