Security Specialist - SIEM & Threat Detection (12–14 mo)

E-Comm 9-1-1; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 123,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading emergency communications organization is seeking a Security Specialist in Vancouver. This 14-month role involves protecting digital assets through monitoring and risk assessments. Candidates should have a degree in Computer Science and over 4 years of experience in cybersecurity. Additional qualifications include knowledge of SIEM tools and information security principles. Competitive salary of $123,000 to $150,000 offered, along with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

4 weeks’ vacation to start

100% paid extended health and dental benefits

Participation in Personal Time-Off Program

Qualifications

• 4+ years of progressive experience in information security operations.
• Strong knowledge of information security principles and frameworks (NIST, COBIT).
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or Security+ are considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and maintain security tools for continuous protection.
• Manage system vulnerabilities and conduct security audits.
• Collaborate with teams to enhance security measures.

Skills

Information security operations

Incident response

Cloud networking

Vulnerability management

Technical expertise with SIEM platforms

Knowledge of encryption and VPNs

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Splunk

RSA

Microsoft Defender for Cloud

Job description

A leading emergency communications organization is seeking a Security Specialist in Vancouver. This 14-month role involves protecting digital assets through monitoring and risk assessments. Candidates should have a degree in Computer Science and over 4 years of experience in cybersecurity. Additional qualifications include knowledge of SIEM tools and information security principles. Competitive salary of $123,000 to $150,000 offered, along with comprehensive benefits.