Senior Information Security Analyst

Quantum Technology Recruiting Inc. (QTR); Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Information Security Analyst to enhance its cybersecurity posture. This role involves managing key platforms and collaborating with Managed Security Services Providers to implement robust security solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in PKI management and cloud security, with a proactive approach to incident response and vulnerability management. Join a dynamic team in a hybrid-flexible environment, where your expertise will significantly contribute to the organization's success and security efforts.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Information Security roles, ideally in mid-sized environments.
• Deep expertise with PKI management and Palo Alto security technologies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the SME for PKI and Palo Alto platforms.
• Lead incident identification, investigation, and resolution activities.

Skills

PKI Management

Palo Alto Security Technologies

Cloud Security (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Incident Response

Vulnerability Management

Security Policies Development

TCP/IP Protocols

Education

Relevant Security Certifications (CISSP or similar)

Tools

SIEM

EDR

IDS/IPS

Malware Protection

IAM

Patch Management

Endpoint Protection

Job description

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Title: Senior Information Security Analyst

Location: Toronto / hybrid-flexible environment (GTA-based, occasional office visits)

Type: Full-Time, Permanent

We’re hiring a Senior Information Security Analyst to join a collaborative and high-performing Information Security team in Toronto. Reporting to the Manager of Information Security Operations, you’ll own key platforms (PKI and Palo Alto) and work with the team on various security initiatives, strengthening the organization’s cybersecurity posture.

This hands-on role focuses on security operations, incident response, vulnerability management, and cloud security. You’ll work closely with Managed Security Services Providers (MSSPs) to design and implement security solutions and proactively manage monitoring, auditing, and risk mitigation efforts.

What You'll Be Working On:

• Serve as the SME for PKI (Keyfactor SaaS) and Palo Alto platforms.
• Support CA PKI modernization and PAM migration initiatives.
• Lead incident identification, investigation, and resolution activities.
• Respond to security alerts and manage incident support through an on-call rotation (~1 week/month).
• Manage vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, and remediation efforts.
• Design and maintain enterprise security solutions across cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP) and on-prem environments.
• Help evaluate and implement new cybersecurity solutions.
• Collaborate on business continuity and disaster recovery planning.
• Develop and maintain security policies, baselines, and standards.

What We're Looking For:

• 5+ years in Information Security roles, ideally in mid-sized environments.
• Deep expertise with PKI management and Palo Alto security technologies.
• Strong experience in cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Agile, collaborative, and proactive approach to working across technologies and projects.
• Strong knowledge of security technologies: SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, malware protection, IAM, patch management, URL filtering, and endpoint protection.
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP, IPSEC, SSL/TLS protocols.
• Relevant security certifications (CISSP or similar)

Bonus Points:

• Familiarity with Linux environments.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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