Senior SOC Engineer: Lead Threat Hunting & Incident Response

CARFAX; London; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech-driven company in London, Ontario is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Engineer to enhance their Security Operations Center. This role involves monitoring cybersecurity threats, leading incident responses, and developing threat intelligence programs. Ideal candidates have 4-7 years of experience in cyber incident response and a strong background in security tools and practices. A competitive salary and various benefits are offered, including generous time-off policies.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

401(k) matching

4-Day summer work weeks

Annual bonus program

Dog-friendly office spaces

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of experience in cyber incident response or Security Operations Center.
• Strong understanding of cyber security tools and frameworks.
• Excellent communication skills with risk-based reporting capability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee continuous monitoring for cybersecurity threats.
• Lead the security incident process from detection to reporting.
• Conduct analysis and forensics of security incidents.
• Develop threat intelligence program and perform threat hunting.
• Manage and analyze security logs for visibility of events.
• Create security documentation and support training programs.

Skills

Incident response

Cybersecurity principles and practices

Data analysis

Programming languages (Python, Kali Linux)

Security tools (SIEM, IDS/IPS)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

SIEM

Nessus

BURP Suite

NMAP

Job description

A tech-driven company in London, Ontario is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Engineer to enhance their Security Operations Center. This role involves monitoring cybersecurity threats, leading incident responses, and developing threat intelligence programs. Ideal candidates have 4-7 years of experience in cyber incident response and a strong background in security tools and practices. A competitive salary and various benefits are offered, including generous time-off policies.