Cybersecurity Analyst - Operations

ANBL; Fredericton; Hybrid; CAD 82,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension plan

Remote/hybrid work

Job summary

ANBL in Fredericton, NB is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst - Operations to monitor, detect, investigate, and respond to security threats across the organization. This hands-on security role reports to the Cybersecurity Manager and focuses on incident response and ongoing control improvements.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in cybersecurity operations, strong experience with Microsoft Sentinel/Defender/Intune, and solid knowledge of NIST CSF; bilingualism is an asset but not required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Cybersecurity Operations or related security roles.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel, Defender, and Intune.
• Experience implementing or assessing controls per NIST CSF or CIS controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead in detecting and analyzing security incidents, including breaches and vulnerabilities.
• Remediate security gaps per incident response procedures and drive continuous improvement.
• Develop operational and executive dashboards to monitor security posture.

Skills

Cybersecurity operations

Incident response

Threat hunting

Power BI

Tools

Microsoft Sentinel

Microsoft Defender

Microsoft Intune

KQL

Job description

Salary Range: $81,790.00 To $104,825.00 Annually

ANBL

Cybersecurity Analyst - Operations

Title: Cybersecurity Analyst - Operations

Language requirement: Spoken and written competence in English

Location: On-site or hybrid at ANBL’s Retail Operations Centre in Fredericton, NB

Closing: October 9th 2026

Who we are

As one of Atlantic Canada’s Top Employers for 2025 and 2026, ANBL is proud of the people-first culture we’ve built together with our team members. Alcool NB Liquor (ANBL) is a provincial Crown corporation responsible for the purchase, importation, distribution, and retail activity for all beverage alcohol in the province.

Our sister company, Cannabis NB (CNB), manages retail cannabis sales for the province, providing safe and legal products while focusing on education, safety and responsible access.

Together, ANBL & CNB return 100% of profits to the Government of New Brunswick to benefit all New Brunswickers while responsibly serving customer and communities across the province.

Corporate Social Responsibility at ANBL

At ANBL, we take our social responsibility seriously. With our Corporate Social Responsibility Strategy to guide us, we are committed to:

• Responsible selling through our CHECK 30 program, which specifies that customers who look younger than 30 will be asked for valid photo identification.
• Food security through our partnership with Feed Nourrir NB to help get more food to the New Brunswickers who need it.
• Helping New Brunswickers get home safely through our Safe Ride program, providing FREE transportation at ANBL-sponsored events.

None of these efforts would be possible without the more than 800 team members who are the lifeblood of our organization and choose ANBL as their employer.

What's in it for you?

Being part of the team at ANBL means working in an organization that values its people and encourages every employee to have a voice. Our team takes pride in contributing to the communities and province we serve.

At ANBL, we also support both personal and professional growth through internal and external development opportunities, including our Leadership Development Program.

About the Cybersecurity Analyst - Operations role

At Alcool NB Liquor, we look for people whose values align with ours!Integrity, Caring, Trust, Community and Celebration. We value team members who collaborate well, make thoughtful decisions, support others, and take pride in delivering great experiences while celebrating success together.

Reporting to the Cybersecurity Manager, the Cybersecurity Analyst - Operations will play a key role in monitoring, detecting, investigating, and responding to security threats across the organization. This position is ideal for a security professional who enjoys hands-on security operation, threat hunting, incident response, and continuous improvement of security controls.

Additional Responsibilities

• Lead in detecting and analyzing security incidents, including attacks, breaches, and identified vulnerabilities, and remediate any security gaps in line with the security incident management procedure.
• Identify new external developments and/or emerging issues within an area of technology or business function and evaluate their potential impact on, or usefulness to, the organization.
• Ensure that business activities within area of responsibility comply with relevant external regulatory and/or voluntary codes and with internal policies and procedures to minimize business risk and to protect the reputation of the organization.

Technical stack

• Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender, and Microsoft Intune
• Should have knowledge of NIST CSF & Vulnerability management

What do you need to be successful?

• 3+ years of experience in Cybersecurity Operations, Security Engineering, SOC, or related security roles.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel, including KQL development, analytics tuning, incident investigation, and automation.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Defender XDR, including Defender for Endpoint, Identity, Office 365, and Cloud Apps.
• Practical experience administering Microsoft Intune compliance policies, device configurations, and security baselines.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID, Conditional Access, Identity Protection, and Privileged Identity Management (PIM).
• Proven experience managing enterprise vulnerability management and remediation programs.
• Experience implementing or assessing controls aligned to NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, CIS Controls, or similar frameworks.
• Experience with Microsoft Purview, DLP, Information Protection, or data governance initiatives.
• Strong understanding of incident response processes, playbooks, and cyber resilience practices.
• Experience creating operational and executive dashboards using Power BI.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Would be an asset if you had:

• Security certifications such as Security+, CySA+, SC-200, SC-300, AZ-500, CISSP, GIAC, or equivalent.
• Experience with PowerShell, Python, or security automation.
• Threat hunting and MITRE ATT&CK experience.
• Experience leading incident response activities or tabletop exercises.
• Familiarity with Sentinel Workbooks and Power BI data modeling.
• Manages Complexity: Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Ensure Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Optimizes Work Processes: Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Tech Savvy: Anticipates and adopts innovations in business-building digital and technology applications.
• Decision Quality: Maneuvers comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics.
• Bilingualismin both official languagesis an asset, but not required

Work location:

• The Retail Operations Centre is located in Fredericton, New Brunswick.
• The successful candidate must be based in New Brunswick; a hybrid work arrangement is possible.
• Semi-regular travel for meetings and project work may be required.

Compensation information:

• $ 81,790 – $ 104,825

Benefits information:

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental coverage and a generous pension plan.
• Access to a Health Spending Account or Wellness Subsidy
• Opportunities to utilize flexible work arrangements, such as remote or hybrid work.

Note

• Only candidates with legal authorization to work in Canada will be considered

Alcool NB Liquor (ANBL) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We foster an inclusive and accessible workplace, and accommodations may be provided upon request, in all aspects of the selection process.