Security Analyst

Fluid - Solutions de Talents/Workforce Solutions; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 89,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluid - Solutions de Talents/Workforce Solutions is seeking a Security Analyst for a 6‑month contract in Montreal, QC. The role focuses on tuning threat detection models, endpoint protection, and optimizing security tools and platforms.

Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience with Darktrace, CrowdStrike, Microsoft Purview, Defender, Tenable, and Fortinet products, plus strong vulnerability management and communication skills for cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Hands-on experience with Darktrace, CrowdStrike, Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Defender, Tenable, and Fortinet products.
• Strong understanding of network security, endpoint protection, and vulnerability management.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Darktrace optimization: review and adjust models to improve detection accuracy and reduce false positives.
• CrowdStrike utilization: assess deployment and configurations for optimal protection and threat intel.
• Microsoft Purview & Defender: help configure Purview for data governance and optimize Defender for endpoint and cloud security.
• Develop and maintain documentation for security configurations and processes.
• Provide training and guidance to internal teams on security tool usage.
• Tenable vulnerability management: configure and optimize Tenable scans and reporting.
• FortiGate & FortiAnalyzer: support setup and use for network security monitoring.
• Interpret scan results and collaborate with teams to remediate identified risks.

Skills

Threat analysis

Vulnerability management

Endpoint protection

Communication with stakeholders

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or IT

Tools

Darktrace

CrowdStrike

Microsoft Purview

Microsoft Defender

Tenable

Fortinet

Job description

Position: Security Analyst

Length: 6 months contract
Location: Montreal, Quebec

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Security Analyst to enhance and optimize our cybersecurity posture. This temporary position will focus on fine-tuning threat detection models, ensuring best practices in endpoint protection, and improving the utilization of our security tools and platforms. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience with advanced security technologies and a strong understanding of threat analysis and vulnerability management, with the ability to document and communicate the completed work.

Key Responsibilities

Phase 1

Darktrace Optimization

• Review and adjust Darktrace models to improve detection accuracy and reduce false positives.
• Monitor alerts and provide recommendations for tuning AI‑driven threat detection.

CrowdStrike Utilization

• Assess current CrowdStrike deployment and configurations.
• Implement best practices to maximize endpoint protection and threat intelligence capabilities.

Microsoft Purview & Defender

• Assist in setting up and configuring Microsoft Purview for data governance and compliance.
• Provide guidance on leveraging Purview for data classification, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Optimize Microsoft Defender for endpoint and cloud security, ensuring advanced threat protection features are fully utilized.
• Develop and maintain documentation for security configurations and processes.
• Provide training and guidance to internal teams on security tool usage.

Phase 2

Tenable Vulnerability Management

• Help configure and optimize Tenable for vulnerability scanning and reporting.
• Interpret scan results and collaborate with teams to remediate identified risks.

FortiGate & FortiAnalyzer

• Support the setup and ongoing use of FortiGate firewall and FortiAnalyzer for network security monitoring.
• Analyze logs and reports to identify potential threats and recommend improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Hands‑on experience with Darktrace, CrowdStrike, Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Defender, Tenable, and Fortinet products.
• Strong understanding of network security, endpoint protection, and vulnerability management.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.

Preferred Skills

• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CEH, CompTIA Security+, CrowdStrike CCFA, Fortinet NSE, Microsoft Security certifications).
• Experience in scripting or automation for security tasks.
• Familiarity with SIEM platforms and incident response processes.

Prosperity/Fluid adheres to the principles of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. We welcome and encourage diversity in our workplace.

Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada.