Senior Security Analyst: Lead Threat Defense & Security Ops

OpTalent | Recruitment; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Canada seeks a Senior Security Analyst to enhance cybersecurity within a technology-driven organization. This pivotal role involves managing security operations, responding to threats, and ensuring optimal protection of IT systems. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, familiar with tools like CrowdStrike and Tenable, with strong communication skills. Join a collaborative IT team committed to modernization and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of IT security or cybersecurity experience.
• Strong familiarity with relevant security tools.
• Understanding of frameworks like NIST 800-123.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily security operations across endpoints and networks.
• Investigate and respond to potential threats and malware.
• Manage and improve vulnerability scanning processes.

Skills

Incident response

Vulnerability management

Communication skills

Knowledge of Microsoft security stack

Cloud security platforms

Education

Certifications such as CISSP, CEH, or GSEC

Tools

CrowdStrike Falcon

Tenable Nessus

Proofpoint

Job description

A leading recruitment agency in Canada seeks a Senior Security Analyst to enhance cybersecurity within a technology-driven organization. This pivotal role involves managing security operations, responding to threats, and ensuring optimal protection of IT systems. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, familiar with tools like CrowdStrike and Tenable, with strong communication skills. Join a collaborative IT team committed to modernization and operational excellence.