Senior Analyst - Security Operations

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private office access

Group insurance

RRSPs

Job summary

Cirque du Soleil Group is seeking a Senior Analyst – Security Operations in Montreal, a permanent position focused on reviewing security events, detecting threats, and coordinating incident response. You will maintain Microsoft Sentinel and Defender, and enhance security configurations across Intune and Purview.

The role requires 5+ years in information security, strong analytical skills, and fluency in French and English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information security or a DEC with relevant experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in information security within a large corporate environment.
• In‑depth knowledge of IT security (risk analysis, protective measures, vulnerability management, encryption, monitoring).
• Knowledge of Microsoft security tools (Sentinel, Defender, Intune, Purview), the KQL language, and PowerShell.
• Knowledge of Cisco and Fortinet networking technologies.
• Fluency in French and English.
• Strong work ethic and self‑reliance.
• Asset: specialized certification in information security (CEH, CISSP, SSCP, GIAC, or others).

Responsibilities

• Review security events to detect and prevent potential information security incidents.
• Analyze threats and identify strategies to contain and prevent them.
• Participate in the resolution and investigation of information security incidents.
• Maintain and enhance incident management and detection tools (Microsoft Sentinel, Defender).
• Maintain and enhance environment security tools and configurations (Intune, Purview).
• Serve as a key player in raising user awareness of risks and threats.
• Collaborate on vulnerability management.
• Participate in the change management process.
• Collaborate on the implementation of information security policies and act as a change agent.
• Monitor technological developments related to information security.

Skills

Threat detection

Incident response

PowerShell

KQL

Python

Sentinel

Defender

Intune

Purview

Cisco networking

Fortinet networking

French & English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information security OR DEC with relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Sentinel

Microsoft Defender

Microsoft Intune

Microsoft Purview

Job description

Senior Analyst – Security Operations

Permanent Position

Your Role

• Review security events to detect and prevent potential information security incidents
• Analyze threats and identify strategies to contain and prevent them
• Participate in the resolution and investigation of information security incidents
• Maintain and enhance incident management and detection tools (Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender)
• Maintain and enhance environment security tools and configurations (Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Purview)

Additional Responsibilities

• Serve as a key player and advocate in raising user awareness of risks and threats
• Collaborate on vulnerability management
• Participate in the change management process
• Collaborate on the implementation of information security policies and act as a change agent
• Monitor technological developments related to information security

Your Unique Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in information security OR a DEC with relevant experience
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in information security within a large corporate environment
• In‑depth knowledge of IT security (risk analysis, protective measures, vulnerability management, encryption, monitoring, etc.)
• Knowledge of Microsoft security tools (Sentinel, Defender, Intune, Purview), the KQL language, and PowerShell
• Knowledge of Cisco and Fortinet networking technologies
• Strong interest in task automation (PowerShell, Python, Power Platform) and the use of productivity tools (AI)
• Proficiency in reconstructing and analyzing data flows, as well as conducting technology monitoring
• A strong sense of curiosity and excellent problem‑solving skills
• Superior communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to maintain excellent interpersonal relationships
• Fluency in French and English
• Strong work ethic
• Self‑reliance
• Asset: specialized certification in information security (CEH, CISSP, SSCP, GIAC, or others)

Benefits

• A collaborative work environment with an in‑office presence of four days per week, designed to support teamwork, learning and delivery, with flexibility in how we organize our work
• Access to a private office on days you come into the Montreal Studio, a stimulating environment that will allow you to put your creativity to good use
• A culture focused on developing equitable practices and community‑building events
• Professional growth centered on high‑quality projects to propel your career
• A group insurance plan, RRSPs, and other benefits that we’ll discuss with you
• Personalized support tailored to your career goals: training programs, regular check‑ins, and cross‑team collaboration

Cirque du Soleil Group is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible and inclusive workplace. As a proud ambassador of employment equality, Cirque du Soleil Group is committed to eliminating discrimination based on age, skin color, origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and any other characteristic. Gender‑neutral and inclusive language is now prioritized for all new job postings.