Cybersecurity Threat Hunter & Incident Response Analyst

Peace Hills Insurance; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension plan matching

Insurance reimbursement

Team events

Staff appreciation

Professional development

Job summary

Peace Hills General Insurance Company in Edmonton is seeking an IT Security Analyst to design, implement, manage, and continuously improve our cyber defenses within the CNI team. You will stay ahead of evolving threat landscapes and ensure regulatory compliance.

This role requires hands-on incident response, vulnerability assessments, and close collaboration with software development and business units to sustain a high-security posture and drive best practices across the organization.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in securing and monitoring Azure and Microsoft 365.
• 5-7 years in cyber security.
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, protocols, operating systems, and networks.
• Excellent English oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a Cybersecurity Incident Response Plan.
• Act as the primary escalation point for Cybersecurity Incidents.
• Monitor Help Desk tickets related to Cybersecurity and respond.
• Be available 24/7 for high severity incidents.
• Manage intrusion detection/prevention systems, firewalls and security devices.
• Maintain and monitor sensors and data sources for event logging and correlation.
• Perform vulnerability testing, risk analyses and security assessments.
• Collaborate with business, software development and CNI teams to ensure compliance with best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Investigate security breaches and remediate vulnerabilities.
• Develop company-wide IT security best practices and awareness training.

Skills

Azure & MS 365 security

Cyber security

Analytical abilities

English communication

Mentoring team

Tools

IDS/IPS tools

Firewall management

Security monitoring platforms

Job description

Peace Hills General Insurance Company in Edmonton is seeking an IT Security Analyst to design, implement, manage, and continuously improve our cyber defenses within the CNI team. You will stay ahead of evolving threat landscapes and ensure regulatory compliance.

This role requires hands-on incident response, vulnerability assessments, and close collaboration with software development and business units to sustain a high-security posture and drive best practices across the organization.