Senior Specialist, Cybersecurity Operations Montreal

Terrestar Solutions Inc.; Montreal; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecom solutions provider is seeking a Senior Specialist in Cybersecurity Operations to manage incidents, vulnerabilities, and cyber defense technologies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cybersecurity operations, with at least 10 years of experience, and will play a crucial role in ensuring the security of both physical and cloud infrastructures.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in cybersecurity operations or software development.
• Experience in configuring and securing physical and cloud infrastructures.
• Knowledge of offensive security certifications (CEH, CRTP) is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage and analyze security alerts and logs.
• Perform vulnerability scans and apply patches.
• Resolve security incidents in collaboration with infrastructure teams.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Team player

Innovative spirit

Attention to detail

Education

University degree in Information Technology or Software Development

Tools

Microsoft Defender

M365

Azure

AWS

Job description

Senior Specialist, Cybersecurity Operations

IT Department

Montreal

Reporting to the Director of Cybersecurity, the Senior Specialist, Cybersecurity Operations is responsible for managing events and incidents, vulnerabilities and threats, cyber defense technologies, offensive security, and infrastructure security. This person supports leadership by synthesizing information, recommending action plans, and preparing presentations for the management of key issues.

The main responsibilities are:

Monitoring, Analysis, and Incident Management

• Manage and analyze security alerts and logs.
• Perform vulnerability scans and apply patches.
• Assess security bulletins using standards such as CVSS, NVD, CVE.
• Resolve security incidents in collaboration with infrastructure and application teams.
• Handle deviations from cybersecurity frameworks.

Assessment and Prevention

• Support cybersecurity activities and operations.
• Define processes, procedures, and performance indicators.
• Develop operational controls and demonstrate compliance.

Implementation and Collaboration

• Implement and evolve security solutions with internal and external partners.

Assume all related responsibilities.

COMPETENCY PROFILE AND MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education/Experience/Certification

• University degree in Information Technology, Software Development, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in cybersecurity operations and/or software development.
• Experience responding to security alerts and incidents.
• Experience configuring and securing physical and cloud infrastructures.
• Experience in security scanning and vulnerability analysis.
• Experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC) is an asset.

Other qualifications

• Knowledge of the Microsoft ecosystem (Defender, M365, InTune, Sentinel, Azure).
• Knowledge of AWS and Azure cloud architecture.
• Offensive security certifications (CEH, CRTP, etc.) are an asset.
• General security certifications (CISSP, etc.) are an asset.

Skills and abilities required

Adapted to his or her level and field of expertise, the incumbent must possess the following competencies: (Based on TerrestarCompetencies model )

• Ability to develop constantly in a spirit of continuous learning.
• Generates value and has an innovative spirit.
• Demonstrates sound management of organizational risk and IT security.
• Has a service approach.
• Team player and collaborative.
• Plans and organizes work autonomously, rigorously and agilely.
• Has a strong business acumen.
• Rigor and planning.
• Analytical mindset and attention to detail.

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