Senior Cybersecurity Analyst: Remote Threat Detection Lead

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybride; CAD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Professional development support

Generous leave

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst to join a fully remote international team. The role focuses on monitoring, detecting, analyzing, and responding to threats across client environments, leveraging SIEM tools, EDR, and IDS/IPS.

Strong incident response, threat hunting, and vulnerability assessment skills are essential for maintaining robust security postures. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of cybersecurity experience, CISSP/CEH/CompTIA Security+ or similar certs, and the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, incident response, or threat analysis.
• Proficiency with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar, ArcSight).
• Experience with IDS/IPS and EDR solutions.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols, operating systems (Windows, Linux), and common attack vectors.
• Scripting languages such as Python or PowerShell for automation.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CEH, or CompTIA Security+ are desirable.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills, with remote collaboration in mind.

Responsabilités

• Monitor security alerts and events from SIEM/IDS/IPS/EDR to identify threats.
• Analyze security incidents to determine scope, impact, and root cause.
• Respond to incidents following established procedures.
• Conduct threat hunting to proactively identify emerging threats.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify weaknesses.
• Develop and maintain security documentation, including incident response plans.
• Stay up-to-date with cybersecurity trends and technologies.
• Collaborate with IT and development teams to implement security controls.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior analysts.
• Assist in enhancing security monitoring and detection capabilities.

Connaissances

Cybersecurity threat analysis

SIEM proficiency

IDS/IPS & EDR experience

Networking & OS knowledge

Scripting (Python, PowerShell)

Analytical problem solving

Clear incident reporting & remote work

Formation

Bachelor's degree in CS/Cybersecurity/IT or related field

Outils

Splunk

QRadar

ArcSight

Description du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst to join a fully remote international team. The role focuses on monitoring, detecting, analyzing, and responding to threats across client environments, leveraging SIEM tools, EDR, and IDS/IPS.

Strong incident response, threat hunting, and vulnerability assessment skills are essential for maintaining robust security postures. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of cybersecurity experience, CISSP/CEH/CompTIA Security+ or similar certs, and the