Information Security Analyst

Alimentiv; Toronto; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education Reimbursement

Cell Phone Allowance

Remote Work Allowance

Office Setup Allowance

Visiting Program

Summer Hours

Referral Incentive

Alimentiv Trust

Mentorship Program

Social Events

Job summary

Alimentiv is a global CRO focusing on GI therapies, hiring an Information Security Analyst. You will identify vulnerabilities, monitor threats, and strengthen security controls across cloud, identity, and infrastructure platforms.

You will work on compliance, audits, and remediation, helping the business scale securely. The role requires hands-on security experience, familiarity with cloud services (Azure/AWS), IAM concepts, and awareness of ISO 27001, SOC 2, and other standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in information security, security operations, or cybersecurity analysis roles.
• Hands-on experience managing and triaging vulnerabilities using tools such as Tenable or similar vulnerability management platforms.
• Experience monitoring, investigating, and responding to security alerts across SIEM, EDR, identity, and cloud security platforms.
• Strong understanding of threat detection, threat hunting, incident response, and security monitoring practices.
• Experience administering and maintaining security controls within Microsoft 365, Azure, AWS, Okta, and/or hybrid environments.
• Knowledge of identity and access management (IAM) concepts, including access reviews and authentication controls.
• Familiarity with security and compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, GxP, or other regulated-industry standards.
• Experience supporting security audits, client assessments, penetration testing activities, and remediation tracking.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and documentation skills, with the ability to manage priorities and follow issues through to resolution.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams to drive security outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Identify vulnerabilities and triage security incidents.
• Monitor threats and strengthen security controls across cloud, identity, and infrastructure platforms.
• Support compliance and audit readiness and remediation tracking.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive security outcomes.

Skills

Vulnerability management

Security monitoring

Threat detection

Incident response

IAM concepts

Microsoft 365/Azure/AWS

Okta/Entra ID

Security audits

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Tenable

Nessus

SIEM

EDR

Job description

Alimentiv is a global CRO with a singular focus: advancing therapies for patients with gastrointestinal diseases. GI is our WHY and for more than 30 years that purpose has driven our scientific rigour, operational excellence, and deep therapeutic expertise, including supporting more than 70% of IBD compounds in development.
We operate as a private, profit-with-purpose company, channeling our commercial success back into scientific research, technology, and our people. With approximately 700 people across multiple countries and three service lines, we are growing deliberately, and the capability of our leaders and our organization is central to how we get there.

If you want to do meaningful work, build something real, and invest back in research that changes lives — we want to meet you!

Number of Positions: 1, Open to remote candidates across Canada with a preference for EST-based individuals.

We have an exciting new opportunity for an individual that's a pro in cybersecurity and motivated by the challenge of protecting critical systems in a highly regulated environment. As an Information Security Analyst, you'll play a hands‑on role in identifying vulnerabilities, monitoring threats, and strengthening security controls across cloud, identity, and infrastructure platforms. You'll work with modern security technologies, contribute to compliance and audit readiness, and have a direct impact on reducing organizational risk while helping the business scale securely.

About the Role

• Proven experience in information security, security operations, or cybersecurity analysis roles
• Hands‑on experience managing and triaging vulnerabilities using tools such as Tenable or similar vulnerability management platforms
• Experience monitoring, investigating, and responding to security alerts across SIEM, EDR, identity, and cloud security platforms
• Strong understanding of threat detection, threat hunting, incident response, and security monitoring practices
• Experience administering and maintaining security controls within Microsoft 365, Azure, AWS, Okta, and/or hybrid environments
• Knowledge of identity and access management (IAM) concepts, including access reviews and authentication controls
• Familiarity with security and compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, GxP, or other regulated‑industry standards
• Experience supporting security audits, client assessments, penetration testing activities, and remediation tracking
• Strong analytical, organizational, and documentation skills, with the ability to manage priorities and follow issues through to resolution
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate across technical and non‑technical teams to drive security outcomes

What we’re looking for:

• Hands‑on experience with vulnerability management and security monitoring tools (e.g., Tenable, Nessus, SIEM, EDR).
• Experience investigating security alerts, identifying threats, and supportingincident response activities through resolution.
• Knowledgeofcloud security within Azure and/or AWS environments.
• Familiarity withidentity and access management (IAM) solutions, such as Okta or Entra ID.
• Understanding of security and compliance frameworks, includingSOC 2, ISO 27001, and NIST CSF.
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to prepareaudit-ready documentation and support client security assessments.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and drive security issues through to resolution.

Preferred

Experience with CrowdStrike, penetration testing activities, and regulated environments (e.g., GxP, healthcare, life sciences, or clinical research).

What We Offer

In addition, as an Alimentiv Employee, you’re also eligible for the following programs:

• Education Reimbursement program for full‑time employees
• Monthly Cell Phone and Remote Work Allowance (dependent on role eligibility)
• One time office setup allowance (can be used to purchase a scanner/printer, extra monitor, office furniture, etc.)
• Working while visiting program – up to 4 weeks per year!
• Flexible Summer Hours Program from May – September
• Employee referral incentive – we know great people know other great people, and we think that warrants recognition!
• Full‑time employees also become beneficiaries of the Alimentiv Trust after one year of employment, and permanent members after 5 years of employment
• Optional formal mentorship program (Alimentorship); country/region annual social events in person; leadership development programs for people leaders in accordance with your seniority; social committee and several other optional initiatives designed to support you in feeling like part of the Alimentiv team!

Additional benefits may be available depending on the country of employment and are subject to local policies and eligibility.

Our Services

• End‑to‑end GI clinical trial services, from protocol design through submission support
• Central medical imaging management and endoscopic reading
• Precision medicine and biomarker solutions
• Real‑world evidence and clinical consulting
• Histopathology and lab services through AcelaBio

Equal Opportunity and Accessibility

Alimentiv is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, religion or belief, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital or family status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Accommodations are available upon request for persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. Requests can be directed to [e-mail].

Note: The range above represents the full spectrum that an individual in this role typically progresses through while in the position. Generally, most individuals are hired closer to the middle of the range above, while the upper end of the range corresponds with more experienced candidates that may bring unique skills to the role.