Principal Security Analyst

OpenText; Waterloo; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Security Analyst to join their dynamic Security Operations Center. This role involves monitoring, analyzing, and responding to cyber threats using advanced security tools. You will lead the security design of cloud infrastructure, implement security solutions, and develop AI-driven detection methodologies. The position offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of digital transformation, ensuring the security of enterprise systems while collaborating with top-tier companies. If you are passionate about cybersecurity and eager to make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Inclusive Work Environment

Collaboration Opportunities

Growth and Development Programs

Qualifications

• 12-15 years of experience in cybersecurity and threat analysis.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms and vulnerability assessment tools.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze cyber threats in real time.
• Lead security design for cloud infrastructure and implement security solutions.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Threat Detection

Incident Response

AI/ML Techniques

Problem-Solving

Log Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity

Certifications (CISSP, CISM, etc.)

Tools

SIEM platforms (LogRhythm, ArcSight, Splunk)

Vulnerability Assessment Tools (Nessus, Qualys)

EDR Solutions (CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender)

Cloud Security Tools (Prisma Cloud, Lacework)

Terraform

Job description

OPENTEXT

OpenText is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are the key components of our corporate culture. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to partner with the most highly regarded companies in the world, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects that shape the future of digital transformation.

Global Information Security (GIS) leverages our people, processes and technology to develop new digitalization efforts that ensure our enterprise systems’ reliability, minimize staff interaction, and most importantly, protect our customers’ data. Companies are recognizing the need to digitize information and manage alternative work scenarios in today’s changing reality. With this in mind, we work tirelessly to drive improvements across our security services and accelerate our customers’ digital journey in a safe and trusted environment.

Security Operations is the team that handles day to day protection of our environment and the tools that support them. This team takes care of identifying security weaknesses and facilitates remediation efforts. Additionally, this team monitors networks to assess abnormal behaviors and manages security incidents to allow for execution of response processes.

Your Impact:

As a Security Analyst within the SOC, you will be responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and responding to cyber threats in real time. Leveraging advanced security tools and techniques, you will perform in-depth log analysis, investigate security incidents, and support proactive threat hunting efforts to strengthen OpenText’s security posture. This is a hands-on role that will create, maintain, and follow detailed operational processes and procedures to appropriately analyze, escalate, and assist in remediation of information security incidents. You will also proactively search for, and handle, threats, and abnormal activities within the environment.

What the role offers:

As a Principal Security Analyst, you will:

1. Lead the security design of OpenText Public cloud infrastructure, including AWS, Azure and GCP.
2. Plan, test, and implement security solutions for the monitoring and protection of company assets in the cloud.
3. Deploy, manage, and optimize cloud and container security tools such as Prisma Cloud (RedLock/Twistlock), Lacework, Sysdig, etc.
4. Secure the end-to-end image/container lifecycle from image build to production deployment.
5. Design and propose advanced AI-driven detection methodologies to identify sophisticated threats and attack patterns across enterprise systems.
6. Lead the evaluation and continuous improvement of machine learning models used for threat intelligence and anomaly detection.
7. Build methods to advance automation and security for cloud and container-based applications to realize DevSecOps CI pipelines, especially using Terraform.
8. Analyze requirements for security tools and technology (SIEM, Endpoint Protection, Vulnerability Management, DLP, perimeter security, DDoS, other).
9. Automate security controls to streamline operational services and support.
10. Identify new security threats by conducting continual monitoring, security testing, vulnerability assessments and log analysis.
11. Possess 12-15 years of previous professional experience.

What you need to Succeed:

1. Familiarity with key information security concepts, standards, and industry best practices.
2. Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms (LogRhythm, ArcSight, Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel) for threat detection and correlation.
3. Proficiency in vulnerability assessment tools (Nessus, Qualys, Rapid7) and EDR solutions (CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Microsoft Defender ATP).
4. 5+ years of security analysis experience with specialized knowledge in applying AI/ML techniques to threat hunting and incident investigations.
5. Demonstrated ability to create and refine AI algorithms for identifying zero-day vulnerabilities and emerging attack vectors in large-scale environments.
6. Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and research capabilities to assess security incidents and risks.
7. Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related field preferred, with 2+ years in cybersecurity operations.
8. Certifications (Preferred): CISSP, CISM, CISA, GIAC (GCIA, GCIH, GCFA), or CEH.

One last thing:

OpenText is more than just a corporation, it's a global community where trust is foundational, the bar is raised, and outcomes are owned.

Join us on our mission to drive positive change through privacy, technology, and collaboration. At OpenText, we don't just have a culture; we have character. Choose us because you want to be part of a company that embraces innovation and empowers its employees to make a difference.

OpenText's efforts to build an inclusive work environment go beyond simply complying with applicable laws. Our Employment Equity and Diversity Policy provides direction on maintaining a working environment that is inclusive of everyone, regardless of culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws.

If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please contact us at [e-mail]. Our proactive approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enriching OpenText's vibrant workplace.