Information Security Analyst

Michael Page International (Canada); Canada; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a cybersecurity expert to manage incidents and monitor emerging threats. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of cybersecurity experience, including strong knowledge of security tools in cloud environments and incident response expertise. The role offers a hybrid working environment, health benefits, and an opportunity for extension or full-time employment.

Benefits

Partial benefits package

4% Vacation Pay Out Package

Opportunity for extension or full-time employment

Qualifications

• 5+ years in cybersecurity, including 3 years in incident response.
• Experience working in cloud environments using DevOps and Kubernetes.
• Strong knowledge of security tools across cloud, network, email, endpoint and IDPS.
• Skilled with SIEM tools, including use case creation and log ingestion.
• Experience in a SOC environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage escalations and tune alerts, track vendor performance.
• Lead security incident investigations and ensure documentation.
• Monitor emerging threats and analyse intel.

Skills

Cybersecurity expertise

Incident response

Cloud environments

DevOps

Kubernetes

Security tools

SIEM tools

Security dashboards

Job description

Overview

Enjoy a hybrid working environment. Be part of a growing organization.

About Our Client

About Our Client -> Long-standing, financially-stable Canadian organization.

Job Description

• Primary contact for the MDR partner, manage escalations and tune alerts, and track vendor performance
• Lead security incident investigations, run emergency escalations, follow playbooks and ensure strong documentation
• Monitor emerging threats, analyse intel and spot patterns or risks
• Build scripts and automation to streamline security operations, and guide teams on reducing exposure to new threats
• Work with Facilities and Shared Services on security improvements and automation tools
• Build and refine security reporting, dashboards, SLAs, KPIs and KRIs
• Use SIEM and analytics tools for data discovery and high‑level forensics, and support leadership reporting when needed

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, or based on an individual\'s status in any group or class otherwise protected under applicable human rights legislation. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

• 5+ years in cybersecurity, including 3 years in incident response
• 3 years working in cloud environments using DevOps and Kubernetes
• Strong knowledge of security tools across cloud, network, email, endpoint and IDPS
• Skilled with SIEM tools, including use case creation, log ingestion and SOAR
• Experience monitoring security dashboards and documenting incidents
• Working knowledge of Azure or AWS
• Experience in a SOC environment
• Awareness of threat frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK

What\'s on Offer

• Partial benefits package to support your health and well-being.
• 4% Vacation Pay Out Package.
• Opportunity for extension or full-time emplyment.