Senior Cyber Defense Lead (Remote Canada)

10 Percent Recruiting Ltd.; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

10 Percent Recruiting Ltd. is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Analyst to lead the design, management, and continuous improvement of enterprise security platforms and controls across Canada (remote).

You will focus on strategic security initiatives, platform administration, and maturity of security operations. The role requires hands-on expertise, strong analytical skills, and the ability to mentor junior analysts while communicating complex technical concepts to diverse audiences to support

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cyber Security, or related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in IT and cyber security.
• Demonstrated experience administering and managing enterprise security controls and technologies.
• Strong knowledge of cyber security operations, threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management.
• Deep understanding of network, server, endpoint, cloud, and application security principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, manage, administer, and maintain enterprise security tools and platforms.
• Monitor security controls and align with industry best practices and vendor recommendations.
• Investigate security incidents and provide second-level escalation support.
• Lead threat hunting and vulnerability remediation activities.
• Develop and maintain incident response procedures and security playbooks.
• Support security audits, compliance reviews, and risk assessments.
• Provide mentorship to junior analysts and collaborate with stakeholders.

Skills

Cyber security operations

Threat detection

Incident response

Vulnerability management

Mentoring juniors

Communication skills

Project management

Independent work

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in IT / CS / Cyber Security

CISSP or equivalent certification

Tools

Microsoft 365 Security

Azure Security

SIEM/ security controls management

Job description

10 Percent Recruiting Ltd. is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Analyst to lead the design, management, and continuous improvement of enterprise security platforms and controls across Canada (remote).

You will focus on strategic security initiatives, platform administration, and maturity of security operations. The role requires hands-on expertise, strong analytical skills, and the ability to mentor junior analysts while communicating complex technical concepts to diverse audiences to support