Senior Cyberthreat Intelligence Analyst, Cyberthreat Intelligence

Scotiabank; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Scotiabank is seeking a Cyber Threat Intelligence professional to contribute to its global function. The role involves analyzing cyber threats, creating technical documentation, and ensuring compliance with internal policies. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills and relevant technical experience, with opportunities for professional growth in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyship

Accessibility and Workplace Accommodations

Upskilling through online courses

Competitive Rewards program including bonus

Community Engagement opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of hands-on technical experience in network security or information security.
• Familiar with evaluating and sharing Indicators of Compromise (IoCs) and Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs).
• Security certifications (e.g., GSEC, CompTIA Security+) would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analysis of emerging cyber security threats.
• Create technical papers documenting security threats and risks.
• Support initiatives for security-focused recommendations based on intelligence findings.

Skills

Advanced communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem resolution skills

Research and analysis skills

Education

Post-secondary education in Computer Science or related field

Tools

IDS

IPS

SIEM

Job description

Requisition ID: 223946

Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

Contributes to the overall success of the global Cyber Threat Intelligence function ensuring specific individual goals, plans, initiatives are executed / delivered in support of the team’s business strategies and objectives. Ensures all activities conducted are in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies and procedures.

Is this role right for you? In this role, you will :

• Champions a customer focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge.

• Able to conduct research and analysis of emerging cyber security threats and assess the potential impact to the Bank.

• Strive in creating quality technical papers documenting security threats, risks, and mitigation techniques

• Support initiatives aimed to provide security-focused recommendations to the organization based on intelligence findings

• Proficient in communicating situational awareness and technical intelligence to internal and external stakeholders and trusted partners

• Understand how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.

• Actively pursues effective and efficient operations of his/her respective areas in accordance with Scotiabank’s Values, its Code of Conduct and the Global Sales Principles, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational, compliance, AML/ATF/sanctions and conduct risk.

• Champions a high-performance environment and contributes to an inclusive work environment.

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? We'd love to work with you if you have :

• Possesses advanced communication (verbal/written/presentation) skills in English. Spanish will be an asset.

• Have at least 2 years of hands-on technical working experience in any of the following: network security, information security and/or network support.

• Have developed capabilities in prioritizing and completing assigned tasks in a timely manner.

• Working knowledge of various network principles, cyber security concepts, investigation procedures, and adversary techniques.

• Strong analytical and problem resolution skills.

• Familiar in evaluating and sharing Indicators of Compromise (IoCs), Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) via reports, formal briefs, and threat indicator sharing platforms.

• Familiar in reviewing and recommending countermeasures across various security controls (IDS, IPS, SIEM, Web Content Filtering, etc.) to identify and detect known threats.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to present to senior-level executives as well as technical staff.

• Broad knowledge of common cyber adversaries, attack vectors, intrusion tactics, and attacker tools.

• Experience in analyzing and interpreting data from multiple sources, documenting the results, and providing meaningful analysis reports and briefings.

• Post-secondary education in Computer Science or in a related field.

• Security certifications (e.g., GSEC, CompTIA Security+, CCNA, CompTIA Networking+, ITIL CEH, and OSCP) would be an asset.

What's in it for you?

• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyship-We strive to create an inclusive culture where every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are, and are embraced through bias-free practices and inclusive values across Scotiabank. We embrace diversity and provide opportunities for all employee to learn, grow & participate through our various Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that span across diverse gender identities, ethnicity, race, age, ability & veterans.

• Accessibility and Workplace Accommodations- We value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. Scotiabank continues to locate, remove and prevent barriers so that we can build a diverse and inclusive environment while meeting accessibility requirements.

• Upskillingthrough online courses, cross-functional development opportunities, and tuition assistance.

• Competitive Rewardsprogram including bonus, flexible vacation, personal, sick days and benefits will start on day one.

• Community Engagement- no matter where you choose to work from; we offer opportunities for community engagement & belonging with our various programs such as hackathons, contests, Humans of Digital and much more!

Work arrangements: Hybrid

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Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.

At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. If you require technical assistance, please click here. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.