Senior Cybersecurity Specialist

GLASSHOUSE SYSTEMS; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider in Toronto is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Specialist. This hybrid role involves developing cyber incident response protocols, conducting digital forensic investigations, and collaborating with IT teams to enhance security measures. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years in the field and possess strong analytical and communication skills. They also must be proficient in various forensic tools and software. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health benefits (medical, vision, dental)

Life insurance

Pension plan

Professional development

Amazing company culture

Free parking

Gym on-site

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity required.
• 2+ years of experience in digital forensics and incident response required.
• Proficiency with forensic tools and software necessary.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain cyber incident response and forensic playbooks.
• Conduct digital forensic investigations and preserve evidence.
• Collaborate with SOC analysts and IT teams.

Skills

Digital forensics

Incident response

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Collaboration with legal professionals

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer forensics, computer science, information technology, or related field

Tools

EnCase

FTK

X-Ways

QRadar

Splunk

CrowdStrike

Job description

Overview

GlassHouse Systems (GHS) is an enterprise systems and managed services solutions provider that develops, designs and deploys solutions for leading enterprises in Canada and the US. For almost 32 years, GHS has delivered an enterprise level of service and support to clients. Recognized with industry-leading awards each year, GHS translates this differentiation into positive client experiences.

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Senior Cybersecurity Specialist with expertise in digital forensics and incident response. This is a hybrid position that requires commuting to our Toronto office three days a week.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain cyber incident response and forensic playbooks, runbooks, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct digital forensic investigations, collecting and preserving digital evidence.
• Collaborate with SOC analysts and IT teams to detect, analyze, and respond to security incidents.
• Perform root cause analysis for cyber incidents and breaches.
• Conduct malware analysis and sandboxing.
• Create detailed forensic and incident reports for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Lead cyber security projects
• Contribute to penetration test projects
• Engage with clients and lead cyber incident response activities
• Contribute to cyber risk assessments and security awareness programs.
• Manage cyber security related platforms
• Train team members to perform digital forensics and incident response

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity
• 2+ years of experience in digital forensics and incident response
• Proven experience in conducting digital forensic investigations and presenting findings
• Proficiency with forensic tools and software (e.g., EnCase, FTK, X-Ways)
• Expertise in analyzing Windows, Linux, and macOS systems
• Familiarity with at least one SIEM and one EDR solution (e.g., QRadar, Splunk, SecOps, CrowdStrike, Defender, etc.)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for investigating and interpreting digital evidence
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to write detailed reports
• Capability to work collaboratively with legal professionals and law enforcement
• Familiar with penetration testing
• Bachelor\'s degree in computer forensics, computer science, information technology, or a related field

Good to Have

• Certifications such as Certified Computer Examiner (CCE), Certified Forensic Computer Examiner (CFCE), GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA), or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Experience in cyber risk assessment / management
• Knowledge of cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google, etc.)
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks (PCI-DSS, HIPAA, etc.)

Other Requirements

• Ability to participate in after hours on-call shifts
• Strong understanding of cyber threats, attack vectors, and the MITRE ATT&CK framework
• High ethical and professional standards

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health benefits (medical, vision, dental)
• Life insurance
• Pension plan
• Professional development
• Amazing company culture
• Free parking
• Gym on-site

GlassHouse Systems commitment

We believe that a diverse team is the key to innovation and growth. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at our company and encourages all candidates to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GlassHouse Systems will accommodate individuals with disabilities through each stage of the recruitment process. Please advise us of any needs when your interview is booked and we will do our best to meet your needs.

Please note that all candidates have to be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Any offer of employment will be conditional upon a criminal record check.

GlassHouse Systems thanks all candidates for their interest, however only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.