Senior Cyberthreat Intelligence Analyst, Cyberthreat Intelligence

Scotiabank; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank seeks a Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst to enhance its security posture. The role involves analyzing cyber threats, creating technical documentation, and communicating findings to stakeholders. Candidates should have strong analytical skills, relevant experience, and a background in computer science. The bank promotes an inclusive culture and offers hybrid work arrangements.

Benefits

Inclusive culture promoting diversity and equity

Opportunities for upskilling and tuition assistance

Competitive rewards including bonus and flexible vacation

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in network security or information security.
• Experience analyzing data from multiple sources and producing reports.
• Security certifications (e.g., GSEC, Security+, CCNA, CEH, OSCP) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analyze emerging cyber security threats.
• Create quality technical papers documenting security threats and risks.
• Communicate situational awareness and technical intelligence effectively.

Skills

Advanced communication skills in English

Knowledge of network principles

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Experience evaluating IoCs and TTPs

Familiarity with security controls

Education

Post-secondary education in Computer Science or related field

Tools

IDS

IPS

SIEM

Web Content Filtering

Job description

Job Description: Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst

Requisition ID: 223946

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

Contribute to the success of the global Cyber Threat Intelligence function by executing individual goals, plans, and initiatives aligned with the team’s business strategies. Ensure compliance with regulations, policies, and procedures.

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

• Champion a customer-focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems, and knowledge.
• Conduct research and analyze emerging cyber security threats, assessing their potential impact on the Bank.
• Create quality technical papers documenting security threats, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Support initiatives providing security-focused recommendations based on intelligence findings.
• Communicate situational awareness and technical intelligence effectively to internal and external stakeholders.
• Consider the Bank’s risk appetite and culture in daily activities and decisions.
• Operate effectively and efficiently in accordance with Scotiabank’s values, code of conduct, and global sales principles, ensuring business controls and compliance obligations are met.
• Foster a high-performance, inclusive work environment.

Skills and qualifications for success:

• Advanced communication skills in English; Spanish is an asset.
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in network security, information security, or network support.
• Ability to prioritize and complete tasks timely.
• Knowledge of network principles, cyber security concepts, investigation procedures, and adversary techniques.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience evaluating Indicators of Compromise (IoCs), Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs), and sharing threat intelligence.
• Familiarity with security controls such as IDS, IPS, SIEM, and Web Content Filtering.
• Excellent presentation skills for technical and executive audiences.
• Broad understanding of cyber adversaries, attack vectors, and attacker tools.
• Experience analyzing data from multiple sources and producing reports.
• Post-secondary education in Computer Science or related field.
• Security certifications (e.g., GSEC, Security+, CCNA, CEH, OSCP) are a plus.

What’s in it for you?

• Inclusive culture promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and allyship.
• Accessible environment and accommodations.
• Opportunities for upskilling through courses, cross-functional development, and tuition assistance.
• Competitive rewards including bonus, flexible vacation, and benefits.
• Community engagement through programs like hackathons and contests.
• Work arrangement: Hybrid (location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada).

Scotiabank is committed to an inclusive environment and provides accommodations during the recruitment process. Candidates must apply online. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.