Security Analyst

Charter; Regina; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian IT Solutions Provider is seeking an experienced Security Analyst to join their team in Regina. The candidate should have over 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, specifically in incident response and network security. Responsibilities include managing security incidents, analyzing threats, and creating reports. The ideal candidate will possess relevant degrees and certifications, and must be authorized to work in Canada.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity and/or network security.
• Experience in incident response, detecting, investigating, and mitigating security threats.
• Experience in compliance with ISO 27001 and NIST security frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Manage and respond to security incident tickets via ServiceNow.
• Analyze the potential impact of new threats and communicate risks.
• Create and maintain detailed security reports for stakeholders.

Skills

Incident response

Network security

Risk assessment

Strong communication skills

Scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Active Networking/cybersecurity certifications

Tools

SIEM: Sentinel

Antivirus tools

Vulnerability scanners

Job description

Position Title: Security Analyst

Location: Regina, SK

Overview:

Charter is currently seeking one (1) experienced Security Analyst to join our team starting October 2025. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of recent experience in cybersecurity and/or network security in an enterprise IT environment. Previous experience in incident response, detecting, investigating, and mitigating security threats is required. Strong experience in network security and protocols (TCP/IP, VPN, firewalls, IDS/IPS) and utilizing security tools (i.e. SIEM: Sentinel, antivirus, vulnerability scanners). Experience in risk assessment, risk management, and implementing effective security solutions is an asset. Location: Regina, SK (Onsite). Term: 24 months. Strong possibility of extension.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and respond to security incident tickets via ServiceNow.
• Analyze the potential impact of new threats and communicate risks to relevant business units.
• Create and maintain security reports, i.e., Risk Management Decision Item (RMDI), incident reports, HR investigations, and lost/stolen reports.
• Perform root cause analysis of the incident and take prompt actions.
• Analyze cybersecurity incidents to solve issues and suggest improvements.
• Create detailed reports and documentation of all incidents and procedures to the stakeholders on a routine basis.
• Support the execution and monitoring of phishing simulation exercises, including user targeting, response tracking, and reporting.
• Respond to and resolve Privilege Access Management (PAM) related activities and service requests within defined Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience working in the IT sector within the cybersecurity or networking fields within the past five (5) years
• Experience in network security and protocols (TCP/IP, VPN, firewalls, IDS/IPS).
• Experience utilizing security tools and platforms (i.e., SIEM systems like Sentinel, antivirus, and vulnerability scanners).
• Experience in operating systems and platforms (Windows, Linux).
• Experience in incident response, detecting, investigating, and mitigating security threats.
• Experience in risk assessment and management techniques for evaluating risks and implementing effective security solutions.
• Experience in compliance and regulations, i.e., ISO 27001 and NIST security frameworks, privacy legislation, etc.
• Experience in scripting and automation (e.g. Python, PowerShell, Bash).
• Experience in penetration testing and ethical hacking is considered an asset.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and active Networking/cybersecurity certifications (i.e., Network+, Security+, CISSP, CEH, GSEC) is considered an asset.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) in English is required.
• Must be authorized to work in Canada.

Note: Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor candidates.

Our Company:

Charter is an award-winning Canadian IT Solutions and Managed Services Provider founded in 1997 in Victoria, BC, Canada. With offices nationwide, Charter offers innovative IT solutions, managed services, project delivery, and consulting. Our mission is to align people, processes, and technologies to enhance communication, boost performance, and modernize businesses. Using a business architecture methodology and human-centered design, we drive successful digital transformations, unlock new opportunities, and promote growth. We empower our clients to focus on core operations with our comprehensive support.

Let Charter drive your business outcomes Forward, Together.

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