Cybersecurity Analyst -191 - IW- 191

DGA Careers; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Canadian insurance organization is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst to join the Computer, Networks and Infrastructure team. You will design, implement, manage, and improve cybersecurity defenses to protect people, systems, and data while addressing evolving threats.

The role emphasizes hunting for threats, ownership of work, and delivering practical security solutions. If you keep current with security practices and translate knowledge into business value, this could be a strong next step.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of cybersecurity experience.
• 2+ years securing Azure and Microsoft 365 environments.
• Experience with application and infrastructure penetration-testing tools.
• Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, networks, and protocols.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively under pressure.
• Experience mentoring and training team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the organization’s Cybersecurity Incident Response Plan.
• Act as the primary escalation point for cybersecurity incident response.
• Monitor Help Desk tickets and respond to cybersecurity-related issues.
• Be available for high-severity incidents on a 24/7 basis when required.
• Manage intrusion detection and prevention systems, firewalls, and other security systems.
• Maintain security sensors and data sources to ensure events are logged and escalated.

Skills

Cybersecurity experience

Azure & Microsoft 365 security

Incident response

Vulnerability assessment

Security monitoring

Mentoring & training

Tools

Penetration testing tools

Job description

We’re recruiting a Cybersecurity Analyst to join the Computer, Networks and Infrastructure team of an established Western Canadian insurance organization.

Reporting to the CNI Manager, this role will play an important part in the design, implementation, management, and continuous improvement of the organization’s cybersecurity defenses. You’ll help protect people, systems, and data while staying ahead of an evolving threat landscape and bringing forward practical, effective security solutions.

This opportunity is well suited to someone who enjoys hunting for cyber threats, takes ownership of their work, and measures success by execution and results. If you’re continually learning, keeping current with emerging technologies and security practices, and looking for ways to translate that knowledge into business value, this could be a strong next step in your career.

What You’ll Do

In this role, you will:

• Lead the development of the organization’s Cybersecurity Incident Response Plan
• Act as the primary escalation point for cybersecurity incident response
• Monitor Help Desk tickets and respond to cybersecurity-related issues
• Be available for high‑severity incidents on a 24/7 basis when required
• Manage and administer intrusion detection and prevention systems, firewalls, network devices, and other security systems
• Maintain and monitor security sensors and data sources to ensure security events are logged, monitored, correlated, and appropriately escalated
• Perform vulnerability testing, risk analysis, and security assessments
• Partner with business teams, software development, and infrastructure teams to research best practices and implement appropriate security solutions
• Help maintain compliance with industry best practices and regulatory requirements
• Investigate security breaches and other cybersecurity incidents
• Remediate identified vulnerabilities and help maintain a strong security posture
• Develop and lead company‑wide IT security best practices
• Create and lead cybersecurity awareness and training initiatives for employees
• Research and provide guidance on cybersecurity policies, standards, best practices, and strategies
• Assess vendors for compliance with organizational data‑protection policies and practices
• Research security enhancements and make recommendations to management
• Stay current on information technology trends and security standards
• Prepare regular reporting related to the organization’s overall security posture
• Build effective working relationships with software development teams, internal stakeholders, and end users
• Mentor and support the development of other team members

What You’ll Bring

The ideal candidate will bring:

• 5–7 years of cybersecurity experience
• 2+ years of experience securing and monitoring Azure and Microsoft 365 environments

Experience with application and infrastructure penetration‑testing tools

• Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, including operating systems, networks, and protocols
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and implement effective solutions
• The ability to prioritize competing demands, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a high‑pressure environment
• Experience providing mentoring and training to team members