Senior Security Operations Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Oversee daily monitoring, analysis, and investigation of security threats within enterprise systems and networks.

• Assess and respond to security alerts and incidents.

• Assist in incident response, threat intelligence, and forensic analysis efforts.

• Create and present security reports and metrics.

• Identify and aid in the mitigation of information security risks.

• Track and manage remediation efforts.

• Analyze and react to security incidents.

• Maintain and support security tools, controls, and monitoring capabilities.

⛳️ Requirements

• A degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field is preferred.

• Industry-recognized certifications are advantageous, including: CompTIA Security+ or CySA+, Microsoft SC-200, GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC), GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA), GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI), GIAC Security Operations Certified (GSOC), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), and relevant cloud or security vendor certifications.

• Proficient knowledge of security controls such as access control, authentication, encryption, system integrity, and logging as they pertain to security monitoring and detection.

• Experience in security operations, including monitoring, incident response, and incident management processes.

• Capability to develop and maintain threat detection rules within SIEM platforms.

• Understanding of security telemetry, including log collection and ingestion.

• Strong knowledge of operating systems (Windows, Linux, macOS) and network fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS).

• Familiarity with endpoint, network, and host-based security tools such as EDR, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and vulnerability scanners.

• Experience implementing security frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK.

• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance

• Retirement plans

• Paid time off

• Flexible work arrangements

• Professional development