SOC Analyst

Humi; Toronto; Remote; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a fast-growing SaaS unicorn as a SOC Analyst, where you will play a critical role in safeguarding sensitive data and enhancing security practices. This innovative firm embraces a remote-first approach, enabling you to work from anywhere in Canada. You will monitor security events, conduct threat assessments, and implement security solutions while collaborating with a dynamic team. If you are passionate about revolutionizing employment and thrive in a startup environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you to shine and contribute to a meaningful mission.

Benefits

Generous budget for home office

Remote First - Work 100% remotely

Cutting-edge tools and technology

Reward and recognition programs

Employee Share Option Program

Annual Global Gathering

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a SOC Analyst role with a focus on security tools.
• Strong technical background in incident response and vulnerability management.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security events and conduct threat assessments to protect sensitive data.
• Support incident response and implement security solutions across the organization.

Skills

Incident Response

Threat Assessment

Vulnerability Scanning

Cloud Security

Collaboration Skills

Continuous Learning

Security Solutions Implementation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

SIEM Tools

Endpoint Protection

SASE

GRC

MDM (Mac and PC)

Email Gateway

WAF

Job description

Who are we?

Humi istheCanadian employment platform. We help Canadian businesses be better employers. Founded in 2016, Humi started as a simple cloud-based web app that stored employee data. Thanks to the support of customers, Humi has built solutions that allow Canadian businesses to manage employee information, onboarding, performance, time off, employee benefits, and payroll.

We've officially joined Employment Hero to accelerate our vision and support their mission to make employment easier and more valuable, for everyone! Since Employment Hero's inception in 2014, we've had some pretty impressive growth (100% YoY), reached unicorn status in 2022, and now serve 400,000 businesses globally, with 2.9 million+ users on the platform. We have no plans to slow down.

We believe in distributed employment and take a ‘Remote First' approach with our team. This position can be done 100% remotely from anywhere within Canada.

There’s never been a more exciting time to join one of the fastest-growing SaaS unicorns, so let’s see if we could be a match!

What your days might look like

The SOC Analyst plays a key role in protecting sensitive data and ensuring the security of Humi & Employment Hero’s systems. This position is responsible for monitoring security events, conducting threat assessments, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and contributing to the overall security strategy. The SOC analyst will support incident response, implement security solutions, and collaborate with teams to improve security practices.

As our SOC Analyst, you will:

1. Monitor and analyse security events using SIEM tools, addressing incidents promptly to mitigate risks, protect data, and maintain business continuity.
2. Resolve SOAR events and incidents promptly, while engaging global SOC team members when required.
3. Design and develop automated remediations and triage functions within SOAR.
4. Identify opportunities for improvement within the security platforms based on threat intelligence and implement as necessary.
5. Perform regular vulnerability scans, provide threat assessments, and develop remediation strategies to address security risks.
6. Support security incident management through root cause analysis, documentation, and recommending remediation actions.
7. Conduct cloud security reviews, ensuring alignment with security-by-design principles and mitigating risks in the cloud environment.
8. Develop and maintain documentation for security procedures, fostering collaboration to share knowledge across the organisation.
9. Review dark web mentions, data leak detections and compromised credential alerts to analyse develop and implement strategies to protect Humi & Employment Hero.
10. Engage with stakeholders to review alerts and work towards their resolution when outside of the teams ability to resolve directly.

What you will bring:

1. Experience with security tools such as Endpoint Protection, SASE, GRC, MDM (Mac and PC), Email Gateway, IDP, WAF, and Phishing Training.
2. Knowledge of ISO 27001, 27017, and 27018 frameworks, contributing to policy and procedure development.
3. Hands-on experience with incident response, investigations, disaster recovery (DR), and business continuity planning (BCP).
4. Strong technical background with the ability to assess and implement security solutions that align with business goals.
5. At least 3 years of experience in a similar role.
6. A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous learning, staying current with cybersecurity trends to enhance Employment Hero’s security posture.
7. Self-starting with ownership and accountability, taking initiative and driving projects to completion.
8. Strong collaboration and communication skills, confidently challenging ideas and engaging with stakeholders.
9. Innovative and proactive in developing new ideas to improve the security framework.

Experience is important, but for us the biggest measure of success is people who can live and breathe The EH Way of working. Show us what you can bring to the table, and we’ll empower you to let your talents shine.

In short, you’ll love working with us if:

1. Revolutionising employment gets your heart racing.
2. You thrive on the flexibility (and responsibility) of a remote-first business.
3. Our values align, and shape how you show up every day.
4. You love the dynamic pace of a startup, are driven by innovation, and enjoy working with other smart people.

Plus, you’ll get to enjoy a number of great perks, including:

1. A generous budget for your home office
2. Remote First - Work 100% remotely from anywhere within Canada
3. Cutting-edge tools and technology
4. Reward and recognition programs - because great work should be recognized and rewarded
5. Employee Share Option Program: be an owner of Employment Hero
6. Annual Global Gathering - so far we’ve been to Thailand, Vietnam, Bali and are excited to meet in Dubai in September 2025

Are we a match?Think we're the right match for you? Fantastic! Click 'Apply' and our talent team will reach out with the next steps.

Humi is now officially part of the Employment Hero family! During this transition, you might notice job postings on both Humi's and Employment Hero's career pages. This is completely normal. Feel free to explore both platforms and apply for the role that best matches your skills and experience. We're excited to see your application!

Humi is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment where everyone can do their best work. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.