IT Security Analyst (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

IT Security Analyst (Cybersecurity): Monitoring, detecting, and responding to security events and incidents to maintain the security of digital assets with an accent on SOC operations and event triage. Focus on analyzing security events from SIEM, IDS/IPS, and EDR and coordinating basic incident response activities.

Location: Montreal (St. Laurent)

Company

Global leader in training for civil aviation, defence and security, and healthcare markets.

What you will do

• Continuously monitor and analyze security events from SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint security, and other tools.
• Detect, analyze, and triage security events to determine impact and escalate to senior analysts.
• Perform basic incident response activities, including initial containment and remediation.
• Document security events and create detailed incident reports for management.
• Stay updated on the latest cybersecurity trends, threat intelligence, and industry best practices.
• Contribute to the maintenance and update of SOC processes and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• Familiarity with SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, DLP, and firewall solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for high-pressure situations.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.

Nice to have

• 1-2 years of experience in cybersecurity or a related field.
• Relevant certifications such as Security+ or Network+.
• Basic knowledge of network protocols, operating systems, and common attack techniques.
• French language proficiency.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage including Group Insurance and Telemedicine.
• Financial benefits: Group RRSP, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and hirify.global Pension Plan.
• Work-life balance: Flex Time and Sabbatical Leave.
• Family support: Enhanced Parental Leave and Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Collaborative, dynamic, and innovative working environment.