Hybrid Cybersecurity Analyst: Threat Detection & Response

BC Financial Services Authority; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthy living and work-life balance

Comprehensive health and wellness plan

Opportunities for personal and profes‑

Hybrid work model

Defined benefits pension plan

Job summary

BC Financial Services Authority (BCFSA) is seeking an Information Security Analyst to protect data and services by monitoring security events, investigating threats, and supporting incident response and vulnerability management across the organization.

The role emphasizes implementing security controls, staying ahead of threats, and guiding internal stakeholders with practical security guidance in line with policies and standards. Hybrid work is available in downtown Vancouver.

Qualifications

• Experience with security operations tools and platforms such as SIEM, SOAR, XDR, EDR, cloud security, identity protection, vulnerability management, and firewall or security gateway technologies.
• Knowledge of Zero Trust security concepts and common security control frameworks.
• Knowledge of security and privacy issues and how they relate to business requirements, public sector operations, and privacy regulations.
• Ability to analyze security events, assess risk, document findings, and recommend practical remediation actions.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security events and alerts using enterprise security tools, including SIEM, SOAR, XDR, EDR, and cloud security platforms.
• Investigate and respond to cybersecurity incidents, security alerts, and suspicious activities, including security-related escalations.
• Coordinate incident response activities with internal technology teams, managed security service providers, and external partners.
• Document investigations, findings, actions taken, and lessons learned to support continuous improvement of security operations.
• Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, security technologies and best practices.
• Contribute to BCFSA’s security awareness program and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Skills

SIEM/SOAR/XDR/EDR experience

Zero Trust

Privacy regulations knowledge

Risk assessment & remediation

FOIP/FIP confidentiality knowledge

Education

College diploma or university degree in computer science

Tools

SIEM

SOAR

XDR

EDR

Job description

BC Financial Services Authority (BCFSA) is seeking an Information Security Analyst to protect data and services by monitoring security events, investigating threats, and supporting incident response and vulnerability management across the organization.

The role emphasizes implementing security controls, staying ahead of threats, and guiding internal stakeholders with practical security guidance in line with policies and standards. Hybrid work is available in downtown Vancouver.