Apply Your Cybersecurity Expertise To Create Meaningful Impact
As Part of Our Cybersecurity Team
CPA Ontario is currently in search of Senior Cybersecurity Analyst who will be responsible for monitoring and maintaining security technologies, analyzing threats and anomalies, conducting penetration testing while working to ensure the external and internal security posture across all systems and infrastructure (clouds, servers, networks). The ideal candidate will have a strong versatile background in cybersecurity as they will contribute to the broader cyber program and team, playing an integral role in the overall cybersecurity vision and strategy .
What You’ll Be Doing
Designing and implementing security measures and tooling to protect critical data and systems.
Monitoring and analysis of cybersecurity tools, alerts, incidents and performance to ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.
Incident response activities related to security breaches or network issues ensuring minimal impact on business operations.
Collaboration with other IT and security teams to integrate and manage cybersecurity solutions with existing technology stack, infrastructure and frameworks.
Developing and implementation of policies and enforcing security policies, procedures, and standards in compliance with industry regulations and best practices.
Providing training and support to IT and end-users on varying SecOps initiatives and cybersecurity best practices. Mentoring junior security analysts to develop their skills and knowledge in cybersecurity.
Generating and analyzing security reports to measure the effectiveness of the cyber program, assisting with implementations and identifying areas for improvement.
Staying current with emerging trends and technologies in cybersecurity , recommending and implementing enhancements as needed while conducting regular assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities in the organizations posture and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
Who You Are
A post-secondary graduate in computer science, information security, digita l forensics or related field, with a strong understanding of IT Security concepts and best practices. Certification is considered an asset; GCIA, GCIH, OSCP, or CWAT are preferred.
Experienced in a Security Operations Centre (SOC) environment with a minimum of 6 years’ experience in varied cybersecurity domains including monitoring and detection, access and identity management, vulnerability management and beyond.
Skilled at project management and able to actively manage network security projects from inception to completion.
Accomplished with Zero Trust security models and their implementation in a SASE environment.
A problem-solver with an analytical approach to diagnosing and resolving complex network security issues.
An excellent communicator (verbal and written) with strong presentation, interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
An excellent communicator with the ability to convey complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders effectively.
Able to work efficiently and effectively as a team member, as well as independently.
Flexible and adaptable to changing technology and business needs while working in a dynamic environment where work outside of regular business hours may be required.
Ideally Experienced In The Following, Which Are Considered Assets
- Endpoint Detection and Response protection
- Security information and event management (SIEM)
- Firewall, WAF, VPN, SDWAN and SASE solutions
- Security orchestration, automation and response (SOAR)
- Vulnerability Management
- Intune, SCCM and GPO
- Microsoft Conditional access, Defender, SSO, AD
- Privilege Information management and Privileged Access Management
- Certificate Management
- DNS Management
- Network Infrastructure Maintenance, Design, Implementation
What We Offer
A dynamic environment. Collaboration, innovation and passionate professionals are at our core. We relentlessly pursue what’s next to unlock the full potential of you and us together.
Flexible work environments. We offer flexible remote work options as part of our hybrid culture, alongside in-office teamwork and collaboration.
Diversity and inclusion. We recognize the value in our differences and prioritize inclusivity to bring together the best talent to protect the public, advance the profession and enable CPAs to lead business and society forward.
Ongoing learning and career growth. We want your career to skyrocket. We support career advancement and professional development opportunities with learning investments to promote your future growth. Thrive with us.
Focus on your well-being. With industry leading benefits and wellness programs, including a healthy lifestyle allowance, mental health resources and more, we’re committed to your well-being.
Who We Are
We protect the public. We advance the profession. We enable CPAs to lead business and society forward. We ensure that our over 103,000 members and over 18,000 students meet the highest standards of integrity and expertise. We help them stay ahead of global market trends and abreast of regulatory change. CPAs represent a globally recognized, premium designation. Our Chartered Professional Accountants are valued by organizations in all industries for their financial expertise, strategic thinking, management skills and leadership. We believe that success happens when both business and society benefit. For information on the profession visit: cpaontario.ca
We Appreciate Your Interest In CPA Ontario And This Position:
At CPA Ontario, we are committed to building high-performance teams. Our selection process is thorough, and all candidate applications are reviewed. Should your qualifications and experience meet the requirements of this role, a member of our recruitment team will contact you. We encourage you to set up CPA Ontario job alerts for positions that align to your experience and career goals.
CPA Ontario is an inclusive employer. Accommodation is available under the Ontario Human Rights Code. If you require a disability -related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please email accessibility@cpaontario.ca with “Accommodation Required” in the subject line to provide your contact information. A member of the Recruitment team will contact you within 48 hours.
