Security Analyst

iA Financial Group; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Canada is seeking a Security Analyst to enhance their data leak prevention program. The ideal candidate will have a robust IT background, with a minimum of 10 years in experience, including 4 years in cybersecurity. Responsibilities include collaborating with business lines, developing technological solutions, and ensuring a secure environment. The role offers a hybrid work setup with competitive benefits including flexible insurance and a performance bonus.

Benefits

Flexible group insurance

Competitive pension plan

Stock purchase plan

Vacation and wellness days

Telemedicine

Performance bonuses

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in IT, including 4 in cybersecurity, specifically in data leak prevention.
• Experience with Agile, Scrum, and SAFe methodologies.
• Fluent in French and English due to frequent interactions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with partners to develop the DLP program.
• Participate in the evolution of DLP technologies.
• Draft use cases and incident response plans.

Skills

Data leak prevention

Agile methodologies

Communication skills

Technical and business fluency

Cybersecurity knowledge

Collaboration skills

Tools

SIEM

DevSecOps

Cloud protection solutions

Job description

Security Analyst

Are you passionate about cybersecurity? Are you an expert in implementing data leak prevention mechanisms? Are you equally fluent in technical and business languages? Do you want to help defend iA against attacks? Come work with us on the DLP team. We are looking for a security analyst to join our team.

What you will accomplish with us

As a security analyst, you will be at the heart of our mission. Here are your main responsibilities:

• Collaborate with our external partner and business lines to develop and structure our data leak prevention (DLP) program.
• Participate in developing the DLP vision.
• Participate in the creation and resolution of security incidents related to data leaks.
• Participate in raising user awareness of DLP.
• Actively participate in the evolution of technological solutions related to DLP technologies.
• Participate in the drafting of use cases, playbooks, incident response plans, and their automation.
• Collaborate in the review of processes and procedures under the responsibility of the team.
• Collaborate in the execution of security controls and monitoring under the responsibility of the team.
• Identify and record risks in accordance with the process in force.
• Identify and participate in the automation of certain tasks.
• Participate in and lead the gathering of customer requirements related to DLP.
• Participate in the conceptualization of solutions.
• Act as the team's technical spokesperson to internal bodies within the Information Technology Vice Presidency and to various external groups on the components for which he or she is responsible.

What could accelerate your success in this position

Required background:

• Minimum 10 years in IT, including 4 in cybersecurity, specifically in data leak prevention.
• Knowledge of Agile, Scrum, and SAFe methodologies.
• Experience with DevSecOps and cybersecurity.
• Knowledge of monitoring systems (SIEM) and the cloud.
• Understanding and experience with Purview as code.
• Demonstrate intellectual curiosity and encourage continuous learning.
• Demonstrate analytical, processing, coordination, and collaboration skills.
• Possess good communication, writing, and popularization skills.
• Enjoys and promotes contact with internal/external partners/users (superior interpersonal skills).
• Excellent French and English language skills, both oral and written, due to frequent interactions with English- and French-speaking colleagues and internal partners across Canada and the United States.
• (Asset) Cybersecurity certifications.
• (Asset) Knowledge of endpoint protection solutions.
• (Asset) Knowledge of Microsoft cloud protection solutions.

Why you'll love working with us

• A work environment where learning and development merge with a collective pursuit of excellence;
• A healthy, safe, equitable, and inclusive environment where potential can be freely expressed and developed;
• The opportunity to work in a hybrid work environment, supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces. Competitive benefits: Flexible group insurance, competitive pension plan, stock purchase plan, vacation and wellness and personal development days, telemedicine, employee and family assistance program, ergonomic furniture program, performance bonuses, discounts on iA products, and more!

Apply now and take control of your career, where your talent really counts!

Hesitating to apply?

At iA, we believe in potential and value diversity of experience. If this role inspires you, go ahead and apply—your place may be with us, and we want to get to know you!