SOC Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada, +1 more country.

📋 Description

• Oversee SIEM and various security platforms, analyzing logs, events, and alerts for any suspicious or unusual activities.

• Investigate and categorize security alerts and anomalies, eliminate false positives, correlate activities with recognized attack patterns, and prioritize confirmed incidents.

• Address security incidents by adhering to established incident response protocols.

• Develop, maintain, and continually enhance playbooks, policies, procedures, and related documentation.

• Engage in the vulnerability management process.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders regarding incident response and threat mitigation strategies.

• Maintain and optimize security monitoring systems and detection rules.

• Identify gaps in detection coverage and suggest or implement improvements.

• Document incidents, findings, and remediation actions in comprehensive reports.

• Assist in forensic investigations and evidence collection as necessary.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience.

• Over 2 years of experience in a cybersecurity position.

• GSEC, GCIH, CompTIA, BTL1, BTL2, or other relevant certifications from cybersecurity vendors.

• Familiarity with security operations center processes.

• Experience in documenting and maintaining processes and procedures.

• Knowledge of the ITIL framework is a plus.

• Practical experience with SIEM management, vulnerability scanners, and XDR tools.

• Understanding of network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and relevant network protocols and concepts.

• Strong interpersonal skills suited for teamwork and the ability to interact with vendors and both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Client-focused mindset with the ability to manage expectations and cultivate lasting relationships.

• Willingness to travel occasionally, both domestically and internationally.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, prescription drugs, vision, and paramedical services).

• Competitive dental plan with extensive coverage for basic, major, and orthodontic services.

• Annual Health Care Spending Account (HCSA).

• 24/7 virtual healthcare access for you and your eligible dependents.

• Life, disability, and AD&D insurance.

• Mental health support and rewards programs.

• RRSP and company DPSP contribution, up to 100% of the first 4%.

• Parental leave top-up policy.

• Paid vacation and sick time.

• Comprehensive compensation package.

• Initiatives promoting work-life balance.

• Autonomy, personal freedom, and responsibility.

• Opportunities for professional and personal growth.

• Supportive, people-oriented environment.