Cyber Security Specialist

Canaccord Genuity Group Inc.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Canaccord Genuity Group Inc. is seeking a Cyber Security Specialist to join the Enterprise Security team in Canada. You will protect the environment by identifying cybersecurity concerns and improving security controls, reporting to the Director of Enterprise Security.

Responsibilities include verifying security solutions, producing security reports with scripting, and handling SIEM tickets by filtering false positives for defined Use Cases. Strong certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of Azure and Azure-based security modules (Sentinel/Defender, CA, AIP).
• Familiar with Data Loss Prevention technologies (DB and AI controls).
• Experience with anti-malware and forensic technologies.

Responsibilities

• Confirm security solutions are working properly (AV, firewalls, IPS).
• Produce meaningful security reports using scripting and data modeling.
• Process SIEM-generated tickets and identify false positives for Use Cases.

Skills

Azure security

Data Loss Prevention

Anti-malware

Forensics

Education

CISSP

CISM

CISA

SANS

GIAC GCTI

Tools

ISO 27001/27002

Job description

Who We Are:

Canaccord Genuity (CG) is a leading independent full-service financial services firm, with operations in two principal segments of the securities industry: wealth management and capital markets. CG is driven by an unwavering commitment to build lasting client relationships – we achieve this by generating value for our individual, institutional, and corporate clients through comprehensive wealth management solutions and investment banking services. We are a leading independent wealth management firm in Canada, and the leading mid-market provider of investment banking advisory, equity research, sales and trading services for corporations and institutions.

Salary range $75,000 to $120,000

Who We Are:

Canaccord Genuity (CG) is a leading independent full-service financial services firm, with operations in two principal segments of the securities industry: wealth management and capital markets. CG is driven by an unwavering commitment to build lasting client relationships – we achieve this by generating value for our individual, institutional, and corporate clients through comprehensive wealth management solutions and investment banking services. We are a leading independent wealth management firm in Canada, and the leading mid-market provider of investment banking advisory, equity research, sales and trading services for corporations and institutions.

We pride ourselves on understanding our clients’ needs and finding innovative, bespoke solutions. Our entrepreneurial and friendly team will challenge you to learn and grow every day. We value great work and collaboration and strive to eliminate bureaucratic thinking. We’re looking for talented people who thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to have an impact with innovative ideas and best practices.

Come be a part of our Canadian success story and help deliver superior experiences for our clients. At CG, we recognize that diversity across our business strengthens our client relationships and enables more innovative solutions. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. CG provides an accessible candidate experience. If you need any accommodations throughout the interview process and beyond, please let us know.

We are looking for a Cyber Security Specialist to join our Enterprise Security team. Their primary responsibility will be protecting our environment through the identification of cybersecurity concerns and improving our technical security controls. This position reports to the Director of Enterprise Security.

Responsibilities:

• Confirm our security solutions are working properly (AV, firewalls, IPS);
• Produce meaningful security reports utilizing scripting and data modeling;
• Process SIEM-generated tickets and identify false positives for our Use Cases.

Skills & Qualifications:

Technology:

• In-depth knowledge of Azure and Azure-based security modules (e.g. Sentinel/Defender, Conditional Access, Azure Information Protection, Fabric);
• Familiar with Data Loss Prevention technologies (including database and AI controls);
• Anti-malware and forensic technologies.

Education:

• Relevant industry certifications (i.e. CISSP, CISM, CISA, SANS, etc.);
• Seeking GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI) designation;
• College diploma or university degree in English or technical course (e.g. Computer Science or Engineering).

Process:

• Knowledge of Cybersecurity incident handling required;
• Familiar with the many aspects of security compliance (technical controls, privacy, encryption);
• Familiarity with ISO 27001/27002 controls preferred;
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational skills and attention to detail.

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All applications will be held in strict confidence.

In order to be considered for employment, candidates selected for interviews will be required to show proof of citizenship, permanent residence or eligibility to work in Canada with no restrictions.

Protecting your online safety:

Canaccord Genuity and its affiliates do not use text messages for recruitment purposes. If you have received a text message claiming to be from CG or an authorized representative regarding job recruitment, please treat as fraudulent and do not respond.

We wish to thank all candidates for their interest but only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. Thank you for your understanding.