Security Operations Analyst II, Information Security

First National; Toronto; On-site; CAD 66,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian financial services provider is seeking a Security Operations Analyst II to enhance the security of in-house systems in Toronto. In this full-time role, you will support audits, manage security incidents, and collaborate with IT teams on risk assessments. Ideal candidates should have over 5 years of IT security experience, familiarity with SIEM and EDR tools, and relevant certifications. A competitive benefits package and a supportive work environment are offered, alongside career advancement opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits program

Extensive training programs

Opportunities for community involvement

Ongoing social events

Qualifications

• 5+ years of practical experience in IT security.
• Certifications in relevant security tools would be beneficial.
• Experience with leading SIEM and EDR solutions.

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage security tools and alerts.
• Support audits and analyze security breaches.
• Work on incident response and collaborate with IT teams.

Skills

IT security experience

Threat Hunting

Incident Handling

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Certifications: GCIA, GCIH, Azure Security Engineer, Microsoft SC-200

Tools

SIEM

EDR solutions

Microsoft Sentinel

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Job description

Security Operations Analyst II, Information Security

Toronto, ON, Canada

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 5:00 AM | Expires Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 4:59 AM

We are hiring a Security Operations Analyst II, Information Security!

Reporting To:

Manager, Security Operations

Full-Time/Part- Time:

Full-time

Posting Date:

January 27, 2026

Closing Date:

February 6, 2026

Salary Range:

$66,685 - $106,695

Hours of Work:

8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Grade:

Office Location:

12.4

Toronto

Great location! Steps away from the main public transit station

What we offer:

Highly competitive compensation package which includes a base salary, bonus, benefits, and career advancement opportunities!

Eligibility for benefits is dependent on the terms of employment

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager, Information Security and working closely with our Infrastructure team, the Senior Security Operations Analyst role is to ensure the operation of in-house security systems. This includes supporting audits, security operations reporting, engage with our Security Operations Centre vendor, and end point device security. This person will also analyze and resolve security breaches and vulnerability issues in a timely and accurate fashion, and conduct device and user activity audits where required.

How you will contribute:

Security Operations

• Administer tools and manage alerts associated with MDR (Manage Detection and Response) and End-point protection tools, FIM, SIEM and User Behavior Analytics tools.
• Support in reviewing events and alerts associated with server logs, firewall logs, intrusion detection logs, syslog, network traffic, etc. for unusual or suspicious activity and interpret activity and make recommendations and process resolutions.
• Support with implementation and enforcement of policies, permissions, and controls associated with Security Operations.
• Work closely with IT Infrastructure and other teams to implement and continuously improve effectiveness and efficiency of controls.
• Help collect and organize security data for biweekly and quarterly reports. Support the team by putting together basic summaries of alerts, incidents, and trends that will be reviewed by senior team members or leadership.
• Adhere to policies/procedures to ensure AML requirements are met, when applicable.
• Work collaboratively with teams and support the IT Teams as part of the incident response from Detection till Recovery of systems.
• Support in technical forensic investigation analysis with vendor.

The experience you need:

• A minimum of 5+ years hands-on practical experience in IT security
• Any of the following Certifications: GCIA, GCIH, Azure Security Engineer, Microsoft SC-200 etc. would beneficial
• Experience working with at least one leading SIEM, EDR and AV solution, preferably Microsoft suite of Security Products, such as Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.
• A working knowledge of ISO27001 and NIST-800 would be beneficial.
• A working knowledge of network security which includes firewalls, routers, network architecture, IDS/ IPS, VPN, Access Control Lists, etc. would be beneficial.
• Works well with others and supports team members to achieve common goals.
• Threat Hunting
• Incident Handling and Documentation
• Develop playbooks and automate incident responses
• Basic Network Security
• Communication and Collaboration

Relationships:

External Customers: Working with Security Operations Vendor, Forensics Team

Internal Customers: IT, Business users

Working Environment and Physical Demands Analysis:

• Periods of high volume with tight timelines
• Long periods of stationary position/sitting
• Prolonged periods of repetitive movement (i.e. using a keyboard and mouse)
• Long periods of time in viewing a computer screen
• Multi-tasking may include speaking to customers on a telephone call while looking up information on a computer program.
• Competitive Compensation
• Comprehensive benefits program (i.e., Health Spending Account, Maternity and Parental Leave Top Up)
• Extensive training programs to set our employees up for success
• Modern office environment conducive to collaboration
• Supportive teamwork culture
• Opportunities to give back to the communities and work through events focused on a variety of charities
• Ongoing social events throughout the year

The team you’ll join:

Founded in 1988, First National is one of Canada’s largest non-bank lenders. We provide residential mortgages exclusively through the mortgage broker channel and we are Canada’s largest commercial mortgage lender.

First National has been consistently recognized as a great place to work and we are proud that our employee engagement feedback is higher than our industry partners.

We would like to thank all applications for their interest in this existing vacancy, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

First National is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender identity, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation and any other category protected by law.

First National supports requests for accommodation from applicants with disabilities; please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] should you need an accommodation at any point in the recruitment process.

Artificial Intelligence is not used in our recruitment or hiring process for this role.