Security Operations & Incident Response Analyst

IMAX; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 82,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

IMAX is seeking a hands-on Security Analyst to join its Information Security team in Canada. You will monitor security operations, investigate incidents, and drive remediation while aligning with architecture, risk, and compliance requirements.

You will collaborate with IT, Infrastructure, DevOps and business teams to strengthen security posture and contribute to secure product design and best practices across the organization.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of progressive Information Security experience.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise security technologies such as SIEM, EDR/XDR, vulnerability management, threat intelligence and intrusion detection platforms.
• Experience with enterprise IT infrastructure, including Windows and Linux operating systems, networking, routing, switching, firewalls, endpoint protection and mobile device management.
• Knowledge of security technologies and platforms such as Splunk, Palo Alto firewalls/GlobalProtect, workstation encryption and vulnerability scanning technologies and methodologies.
• Understanding of security architecture, network security, cloud security, identity and access management, threat modelling and security standards and frameworks.
• Experience developing, documenting or improving security procedures, operational playbooks and security controls.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and critical-thinking skills with the ability to identify security weaknesses and develop practical solutions.
• Proven ability to independently manage priorities and drive initiatives through completion with minimal supervision while working effectively as part of a broader team.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with IT, Infrastructure, DevOps, business stakeholders and external partners.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex technical security concepts and risks for non-technical audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-moving security environment while balancing proactive security improvements with incident-response requirements.
• Formal education or training in Information Security, Cybersecurity, Computer Science or a related discipline is an asset.
• Relevant security certifications such as CCSP, SSCP, CISSP, GCIH, GCIA or similar are considered an asset.
• Experience supporting content protection, Studio/MPA/TPN requirements or working within a highly regulated industry environment is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Monitor networks, systems and security technologies for security events, vulnerabilities and potential threats, investigating and responding to cybersecurity incidents through resolution.
• Lead and support incident response activities from detection and triage through remediation and post-incident review, documenting incidents and assessing potential impact to IMAX.
• Proactively identify gaps and weaknesses in existing security controls, tools and processes and work cross-functionally with IT, Infrastructure, DevOps and business teams to drive remediation.
• Support the health, effectiveness and operational assurance of security technologies, including SIEM, EDR/XDR, vulnerability management and threat intelligence platforms.
• Monitor emerging threats, vendor advisories and threat intelligence and recommend appropriate proactive countermeasures.
• Develop, maintain and continuously improve security procedures, operational playbooks, standards and mitigation techniques, including documentation that supports knowledge sharing and cross-training.
• Partner with all IMAX teams to help align security operations with broader architecture, risk and compliance requirements.
• Act as an Information Security subject matter resource and trusted advisor to business partners and IMAX project teams on security risks, requirements and mitigation strategies.
• Evaluate security technologies and tools against organizational requirements and contribute to recommendations for enhancements and improvements.

Skills

Security operations

Incident response

Threat intelligence

Splunk

Palo Alto

Windows

Linux

Networking

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

SIEM

EDR/XDR

Vulnerability management

Threat intelligence platforms

GlobalProtect

Firewalls

Encryption

Intrusion detection

Job description

IMAX is seeking a hands-on Security Analyst to join its Information Security team in Canada. You will monitor security operations, investigate incidents, and drive remediation while aligning with architecture, risk, and compliance requirements.

You will collaborate with IT, Infrastructure, DevOps and business teams to strengthen security posture and contribute to secure product design and best practices across the organization.