Cyber Security Analyst

Delpath • Contract • Toronto, ON, CA • 3w ago

IT Security Analyst

Role: Cybersecurity Incident Responder

Location: Hybrid -Scarborough – mostly WFH, coming in for training and ad hoc meetings – 1/month after training period, preference for candidates in GTA

Contract Duration: ASAP – Oct 30th 2026 with Possibility of extension

Hiring Manager: Senior Manager, Global Threat Response

Reason: New requirement

Business group: Threat Monitoring & Response (TMR) team is responsible for detecting, monitoring, and investigating threats; responsible for the coordination of key programs that impact all divisions within the Cybersecurity Operations (CSOps) organization and all of Information Security & Controls

Project: 3rd party cyber security incidents - These roles are responsible for managing critical 3rd party risk events. Cybersecurity incident responder is responsible for managing the Bank’s response to cybersecurity & data threats and the mitigation of associated risks. Cybersecurity incident responder works with various business and corporate functions on understanding and coordinating risk reduction.

Candidate Requirements:

1. 10+ years of working experience in IT

2. 3+ years of prior experience in Cybersecurity - hands-on working experience in management of threats and industry

3. 5+ years of incident management experience

4. 3+ years’ experience using productivity tools (Power BI) to produce quantitative/qualitative reports, data flow diagrams & visual presentations.

Nice-To-Have Skills:

1. Bilingual in Spanish is a strong nice-to-have

2. Built custom reporting of mitigation status against threats

3. Experience involving red team (Vulnerability Assessments, Web app assessments), consulting (Compliance, policy creation), SOC and Device Management

6 Experience having managed large scale incident calls with C-level executives

7. CISSP and/or CISM certification

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science, engineering, business, or equivalent work experience

• Certifications (CISSP, CISM, CCSP, CRISC) are an asset

Best VS. Average Candidate:

The business line already has strong Technical SMEs in place, so candidates whose strengths are primarily technical will not be prioritized for this role.

The best candidate is someone with extensive experience in people management, incident leadership, and public speaking, someone who can coordinate teams, manage high-pressure situations, and communicate confidently with stakeholders at all levels. This role requires a strong communicator and leader rather than a technical specialist.