The Ballard IT Security Team has an exciting opportunity for an SOC Analyst at the corporate head office in Burnaby. The successful candidate must be a critical thinker, demonstrating sound professional judgement, detail oriented, and proactive in taking security related actions.
Responsibilities
- Perform incident handling tasks based on daily process and/or procedure. Serve as first responders during security events and analysis of Cyber attacks
- Implement and manage security tools, continuous monitoring and interpretation of threats using IDS and SIEM
- Investigate malicious Phishing emails, domains and IPs using tools
- Working with IT Security Manager, assists with penetration testing, incident handling/digital forensics, continuous monitoring, and intrusion detection/prevention
- Learn new attack patterns and actively participate in security forums
- Understand the structure and the meaning of logs from different log sources such as FW, IDS, Windows DC, Cisco appliances, AV and antimalware software, email security,) O365 etc.
- Assist and/or implement tools, processes, and communications that support information security initiatives
- Lead special projects as needed
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering and practical experience in IT and networking roles
- 4 years experience in a related industry
- Knowledge and experience in SIEM, network protocols, Firewall, IDS/IPS, windows, Linux, Cisco appliances, AV, AM, email security
- Certification in Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate, Certified SOC Analyst (CSA), Certified Ethical Hacker(CEH), CompTIA Security+ would be given preference
- Critical thinking, problem solving capabilities and ability to communicate with all the stakeholders
- Well versed in commonly used open source SOC tools (Ex: Delta, Maltego)
Please submit a cover letter along with an updated resume with your application.
Our Values
Listen & Deliver | Quality. Always. | Inspire Excellent | Row Together | Own It
Ballard values diversity in the workplace and is committed to Employment Equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates.