Senior Security Analyst - Incident Response

SAP Belgium NV/SA; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 102,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Senior Security Analyst in Toronto to respond to security incidents, analyze complex events, and implement security strategies. This hybrid position offers 3 days onsite and 2 days remote. Candidates should have a degree in Cybersecurity, 5 years of experience, and expertise in IT security technologies like SIEM and firewalls. Excellent communication skills in English and a proactive attitude are essential. Competitive salary and benefits are available.

Benefits

Constant learning opportunities

Great benefits

Skill growth

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in Security Incident Response.
• Proven expertise in IT security and SAP Basis security.
• Excellent analytical skills and focus on quality.

Responsibilities

• Investigate security events and incidents.
• Provide communication and escalation during high severity events.
• Hunt for suspicious anomalous activity based on data alerts.

Skills

Cybersecurity expertise

IT security knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills in English

Problem-solving skills

Education

University degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

SIEM

Firewall

WAF

Job description

We help the world run better

At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we'll bring out the best in you. We're builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what's next. The work is challenging – but it matters. You'll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What's in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.

This is a hybrid role based out of Toronto. Hybrid is 3 days a week onsite and 2 days a week remote

SAP Enterprise Cloud Services is looking for a Senior Security Analyst with a strong technological and security background across the stack. Your focus topic will be Security Incident Response. You will respond to incidents escalated from various sources and will analyzing complex security events targeting customer and company applications, data and systems following both documented procedures as well as industry best practices and creative resolutions. Ideal candidates should be a creative problem solver and quick learner able to adapt quickly to the evolving cybersecurity attack landscape.

Further, you will be owning and driving important security topics across all domains for our customers and work with various teams involved in implementation, delivery and operation of cloud services. Furthermore, you will participate in ongoing projects, initiatives, and Security and Compliance Office daily operations.

The Role:

• Investigate security events and incidents
• Provide communication and escalation throughout the incident per the Triage guidelines
• Communicates directly with stakeholders during high severity events
• Hunt for suspicious anomalous activity based on data alerts or data outputs from various toolsets
• Perform analysis of log files, asset data and other threat and alert information
• Take an active part in the containment of events of interest, even after they are escalated
• Handle customer escalations around security end to end
• Ensure implementation and execution of security strategy and policy
• Evaluate and identify opportunities of potential information security and privacy improvements and drive projects in this area
• Work closely with various stakeholders from many initiatives to understand needs, define requirements and translate these into security processes

Experience:

• University degree with focus on Cybersecurity or Computer Science, Business Informatics, or related field
• 5 years experience in Security Incident Response
• Proven expertise in IT security, SAP Basis security, SIEM, Firewall, WAF, and other related technologies
• Knowledge of data analysis techniques
• Knowledge of networking and application communication protocols and SIEM technologies and how to utilize that data for traceability back to event source
• Ability to work well in a global distributed team as well as independently and have a positive self‑motivated can‑do attitude
• Excellent analytical skills and focus on quality
• Strong communication skills in English
• Proactive behavior, high willingness to learn and to drive projects

About the team:

SAP Enterprise Cloud Services (ECS) is delivering RISE with SAP with our customers. ECS provides a private cloud platform, infrastructure and managed services focusing on fast time‑to‑value to enable the Intelligent Enterprise. You will be part of a globally growing team.

Bring out your best

SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end‑to‑end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose‑driven and future‑focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.

We win with inclusion

SAP’s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well‑being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better world.

SAP is committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provides accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e‑mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team: [e-mail].

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local legal requirements.

SAP believes the value of pay transparency contributes towards an honest and supportive culture and is a significant step towards demonstrating SAP’s commitment to pay equity. SAP provides the annualized compensation range inclusive of base salary and variable incentive target for the career level applicable to the posted role. The targeted combined range for this position is 102,400 - 214,300 (CAD) CAD. The actual amount to be offered to the successful candidate will be within that range, dependent upon the key aspects of each case which may include education, skills, experience, scope of the role, location, etc. as determined through the selection process. Any SAP variable incentive includes a targeted dollar amount, and any actual payout amount is dependent on company and personal performance. A summary of benefits and eligibility requirements can be found by clicking this link: www.SAPNorthAmericaBenefits.com.

Due to the nature of the role, which involves global interactions with SAP entities, as well as with employees and stakeholders in Canada, functional proficiency in English is required for positions based in the Quebec.

AI Usage in the Recruitment Process

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Requisition ID: 438109 | Work Area: Information Technology | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid