Security Team Lead (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Security Team Lead (Cybersecurity): Leading Security Operations Center (SOC) and Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) teams with an accent on guiding incident response efforts, strengthening security monitoring, and effective coordination. Focus on leading internal investigations, aggregating security logs, and developing team vision for incident detection and response.

Location: Office-based in Montreal, Canada

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in gaming, creating original and memorable gaming experiences.

What you will do

• Lead incident response and internal investigations, acting as a central coordination point.
• Coordinate DFIR activities with security teams, leadership, and external authorities.
• Aggregate and analyze security logs from multiple sources, producing clear and actionable reports.
• Develop and evolve the team vision for incident detection and response aligned with company strategy.
• Manage team capacity and priorities to ensure effective resource use and timely incident resolution.
• Represent the SOC and DFIR team with internal partners.

Requirements

• Experience leading a distributed or remote security team with a focus on collaboration and accountability.
• Strong investigative mindset with attention to detail and persistence during complex security cases.
• Hands-on expertise in cyber incident response and digital forensics.
• Ability to collect, correlate, and explain technical logs to non-technical audiences.
• Proficiency with SIEM tools such as Splunk and ELK Stack.
• Working knowledge of endpoint protection, EDR, IDS, DLP, and forensic tools.

Nice to have

• Basic capability in malware analysis and script de-obfuscation using tools like CyberChef or automated sandboxes.
• Relevant cybersecurity or incident response certifications considered an asset.

Culture & Benefits

• Foster a culture of trust, open communication, and collaborative problem-solving.
• Support team growth by identifying skill gaps, anticipating future needs, and proposing relevant training.
• Embrace diversity in all its forms and foster an inclusive, respectful work environment.
• Just a heads up: If you require a work permit, your eligibility may depend on your education and years of relevant work experience, as required by the government.