Senior Cyber Security Analyst, Data Loss Prevention

Farm Credit Canada; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 92,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Canada is seeking a skilled cybersecurity professional to lead initiatives in cyber risk assessments and mentor junior team members. The role demands strong cybersecurity expertise and leadership skills, with a focus on threat assessment and incident response. If you have a background in cybersecurity with a degree and over six years of experience, this is a prime opportunity to drive proactive security measures and enhance the team’s capabilities.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of cybersecurity experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong understanding of cyber risk assessments and incident response.
• Experience mentoring or coaching junior team members is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead cyber risk assessment activities such as threat hunts and penetration tests.
• Identify and collect digital evidence for cyber investigations.
• Monitor for emerging cyber threats and implement mitigation measures.
• Investigate and analyze cyber incidents, coordinating incident response.

Skills

Cybersecurity expertise

Leadership skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or engineering

Tools

DLP tools (zScaler)

Job description

Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY):

08/10/2025

Worker Type:

Permanent

Language(s) Required:

English

Term Duration (in months):

Salary Range (plus eligible to receive a performance based incentive, applicable to position) :

$92,310 - $124,890 Experience in data loss prevention (DLP) rewarded
We're looking for an accomplished cybersecurity professional to spearhead complex cyber risk assessments, develop advanced methodologies, mentor junior analysts, and communicate cyber insights to diverse stakeholders. If you're a cybersecurity expert with strong leadership skills, a track record in assessments, and a desire to drive proactive cybersecurity measures, seize this opportunity to lead our team to greater heights!

What you’ll do:

• Lead cyber risk assessment activities such as threat hunts, penetration tests, red teaming, and social engineering campaigns
• Identify, and collect digital evidence in support of cyber investigations, following forensic evidence best practices
• Monitor for emerging cyber threats and implement appropriate mitigation measures
• Investigate and analyze cyber incidents and coordinate incident response activities

What we’re looking for:

• Innovative problem-solver and critical thinker with a detailed eye
• Broad IT knowledge including networks, firewalls
• Strong communicator who can coach and mentor team members in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to draw insight and pick up on intangibles within complex information

What you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or engineering and at least six years of cyber security experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Cybersecurity knowledge including DLP tools such a zScaler, control models and best practices
• Experience mentoring or coaching junior team members is an asset

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