Security Operations Analyst

Bell Canada; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Mental health benefits

Bell employee discount (35%)

Exclusive offers from partners

Job summary

Bell Canada is seeking a Security Operations Analyst II to join its Security Operations team, leading investigations and resolution of complex incidents across Bell’s enterprise and customer environments in a fast-paced 24/7 setting.

The role emphasizes hands-on security engineering with Palo Alto Networks and Cisco ISE, providing senior-level expertise, incident remediation, and threat detection while collaborating with internal teams and clients.

Qualifications

• University or College program in Computer Science, or 5 years equivalent information systems experience.
• Hands-on design, implementation, and troubleshooting of security solutions including authentication, authorization, encryption, and audit capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily client requests for security changes.
• Prepare changes for security devices such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, identity and access management.
• Participate in new client onboarding projects and prepare implementations.
• Review and interpret security alerts; diagnose incidents to support clients.
• Develop mitigation measures during threats and inform customers.
• Manage perimeter security equipment and related components during threats or vulnerabilities.
• Configure, install, maintain security devices and advise on best practices.
• Document maintenance releases and keep it updated.
• Follow security management best practices.

Skills

Firewall management

IPS/IDS

SD-WAN

Incident response

Communication skills

Bilingual EN/FR

Education

CS degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Palo Alto

Cisco ISE

Fortinet

Arcsight

SIEM

Job description

Connection is everything. It drives us to innovate, explore, and stay close to what matters to us most. At Bell, we’re building a more connected future through world-class networks, AI-powered solutions, and digital experiences that elevate how people live, work, and play every day.

We believe in empowering people. That’s why we equip our teams with cutting-edge technology, AI tools, and a collaborative environment that supports creativity and growth. Want to be part of a diverse team where your work makes a real impact? If you’re inspired by innovation that advances how people connect and transforms what’s possible, you belong on #TeamBell.

Summary

We are seeking a Security Operations Analyst II to join Bell’s Security Operations team, playing a critical role in protecting and supporting one of Canada’s largest telecommunications networks. This is a Level 3 (L3) security operations role responsible for leading the investigation, analysis, and resolution of complex security incidents, advanced threats, and escalated cybersecurity events across enterprise and customer environments. The successful candidate will possess strong hands‑on experience with Palo Alto Networks security solutions and Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), leveraging these technologies to support threat detection, access control, incident response, and security monitoring activities. Working closely with internal teams and customers, you will provide senior‑level technical expertise, drive incident remediation efforts, ensure compliance with contractual security requirements, and contribute to the continuous enhancement of security operations capabilities. This position requires deep knowledge of cybersecurity operations, security technologies, and forensic investigation practices, along with the ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced 24/7 environment while serving as a key contributor or lead within the Security Incident Response Team (SIRT).

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the daily customer requests for changes to their security infrastructure.
• Prepare changes for security devices such as firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, identity access management, etc.
• Participate in new client onboarding projects and services and prepare implementations.
• Review and interpret security alerts and provide diagnostics in the management of incidents to support clients.
• Depending on the nature of the security threat, assess and develop mitigation measures to ensure that appropriate treatment is applied, and customers are informed.
• Take proactive measures to manage all perimeter security equipment or associated components that may be interrupted or affected due to threats or vulnerabilities.
• Configure, install, manage, and maintain security devices and provide general information and recommendations on security best practices.
• Develop documentation associated with maintenance releases and keep it updated.
• Observe security management best practices.

Critical Qualifications

• Completion of a University or College program in Computer Science; or 5 years of equivalent industry experience in the information systems field.
• Demonstrated experience in the design, implementation, and troubleshooting of security solutions including authentication, authorization, encryption, and audit capabilities as part of an overall system design.
• Recognized hands‑on experience in the implementation, daily management, and troubleshooting of firewalls from multiple vendors.
• Hands‑on experience in maintaining and deploying SDWAN solutions.
• Proven experience in the daily management and troubleshooting of intrusion detection and prevention systems (IPS).
• Experience in troubleshooting security solutions including authentication capabilities, authorization, and encryption, as well as securing devices access.
• Experience in translating complex and ambiguous problems into actionable items.
• Ability to work with multiple clients and across multiple technologies.
• Ability to work under pressure (required during incidents).
• Good communication, writing, and presentation skills. Autonomous, with excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication skills in French and English (written and spoken).

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands‑on security certifications from major vendors.
• Experience working with the following security vendors: Palo Alto, Juniper, Cisco, Fortinet, Arcsight, Checkpoint, etc.
• Knowledge of offensive and defensive security operational tactics.
• Understanding of compliance frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, ITIL, SAS70 (or 5970) and/or others.
• Knowledge of security information and event management (SIEM).

Adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.

Additional Information:

For work arrangements that are ‘Hybrid’, successful candidates must be based in Canada and report to a set Bell office for a minimum of 3 days a week. Recognizing the importance of work‑life balance, Bell offers flexibility in work hours based on the business needs.

We know that caring for our team members is at the heart of a healthy, positive and thriving workplace. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits to support the well‑being of you and your family. As soon as you join us, you'll be eligible for medical, dental, vision and mental health benefits that you can tailor to your specific needs. Plus, as a Bell team member, you'll enjoy a 35% discount on our services and access exclusive offers from our partners.

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