Hybrid Cyber Security Analyst: Threat Detection & Response

Rocky View County; Balzac; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional government entity in Balzac, Canada is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst to protect municipal infrastructure and digital services. The role involves monitoring and mitigating cyber threats, conducting vulnerability assessments, and advising on security policies. Candidates should have a degree in Computer Science or a related field, alongside 5–7 years of IT security experience. This position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Paid training

Competitive salary

27 paid days off in the first year

Pension plan

Paid sick time

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years in IT security operations with hands-on incident response experience.
• Previous experience in public sector or municipal government is a strong asset.
• Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard municipal infrastructure and digital services.
• Monitor and triage SIEM and EDR alerts.
• Conduct regular vulnerability scans and validate risk levels.
• Administer Entra ID (Azure AD) and perform identity governance.
• Drive the County’s security program forward.

Skills

Incident Response Lifecycle

Windows Security

Active Directory/Entra ID

PowerShell for security automation

Analytical rigor

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Degree or diploma in Computer Science or InfoSec

Job description

A regional government entity in Balzac, Canada is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst to protect municipal infrastructure and digital services. The role involves monitoring and mitigating cyber threats, conducting vulnerability assessments, and advising on security policies. Candidates should have a degree in Computer Science or a related field, alongside 5–7 years of IT security experience. This position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a hybrid work environment.