Cybersecurity Incident Response Analyst

CGI • Full-time • Toronto, Ontario, Canada • C$ 60k - C$ 77k / year • 2w ago

Category: Software Development/ Engineering

Main location: Canada, Ontario, Toronto

Position ID: J0625-1483

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Description:

We are looking for an experienced cybersecurity incident responder who can manage incidents at Tier 3 level and who is experienced in investigating cybersecurity incidents using incident response tools. The Cybersecurity Analyst – Incident Response role will also support internal fraud and financial crime investigations where there is a cyber element. This position has an on-call rotation element to provide prompt response to mitigate impact a 24/7.

The candidate will have experience with Information Technology and a solid level knowledge of Cybersecurity principles.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

Take ownership of incident response activities and create summary reports for management and other internal stakeholders
Analyze escalated cybersecurity alerts from managed service providers to determine impact, select most effective containment and remediation activities, and ensure appropriate recovery takes place
Maintain effectiveness of incident response tools, including EDR, SIEM, and SOAR, by identifying enhancement opportunities in configuration and alerting rules while practicing and improving practical skills
Conduct detailed technical investigation of cybersecurity incident root causes including threat vector, technique and tactics
Be diligent throughout shift and when on call to quickly response to cybersecurity alerts and be available for time sensitive responses
Work with key internal teams from Group CISO, Privacy Office, and Financial Crime Teams to support other investigations where there is a cyber element
Adapt to fast-paced environment

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

At least 5 years of experience directly working in cybersecurity incident response, preferably in a large financial services institution
Strong incident response technical skills, knowledge of network protocols and network communication principles, understanding of vulnerabilities and remediation techniques
Demonstrated ability to analyze cybersecurity alerts to determine business impact and selecting containment and remediation activities that appropriate recovery
Maintain effectiveness of incident response tools, including EDR, SIEM, and SOAR, by identifying enhancement opportunities in configuration and alerting rules while practicing and improving practical skills
Conduct detailed technical investigation of cybersecurity incidents and identified root causes including threat vector, technique and tactics.
Demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships and collaborative work approaches with both internal and external peers
Obtained or pursing a recognized cybersecurity incident response or related certification, such as CISCP, OSCP, CIH, CHFI etc.
Experience reviewing, analyzing, discussing, explaining, and reporting cyber threats and results.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability to respond to multiple incidents simultaneously and in a prioritized matter.
Preferred candidates will also have experience in threat hunting OR threat intelligence OR forensics, in addition to cybersecurity incident response.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION

University Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering would be an asset
Insurance industry specific background would be an asset
Certifications in Cybersecurity incident response

Skills:

Customer Service & Support
Cyb.Sec.Eng. (Sensor /Device)
Financial Services
Security Assessment
Security Audit
Technical Auditing
Cyber
Incident Response

What you can expect from us:

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