Cyber Security Analyst

Quorum Cyber • Full-time • Remote (Oakville, ON, CA) • 2w ago

Company Description:

At Quorum Cyber, we're on a mission to help good people win. Founded in Edinburgh in 2016, we're one of the fastest growing cyber security companies in the UK and North America, serving over 400 customers on four continents.

We protect organisations against the rising threat of cyber-attacks, enabling them to thrive in an increasingly unpredictable and inhospitable digital landscape.

As a Microsoft-only security house, a Microsoft Solutions Partner for Security, a member of the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA), and winner of the Microsoft Security MSSP of the Year 2025 award, we offer a unified security ecosystem comprised of innovative services, all delivered through our customer platform, Clarity.

In September 2024, Quorum Cyber acquired Canada-based, Microsoft Solutions Partner for Security, Difenda. This was closely followed in December 2024 by the acquisition of US-based, Kivu Consulting, a global cyber security firm with world-leading incident response capabilities.

Role Purpose:

The analyst role identifies and responds to cyber security threats and incidents to protect and enhance the cybersecurity posture of multiple client organisations.

What I Do Is:

Identify and respond to cyber security threats and incidents: Proactively monitor, triage, and analyse security alerts, events of interest, and other 'trigger' events. Actively work with security technologies. Work with data to understand and analyse security incidents. Participate in incident response activity, taking active actions to help contain threats.
Maintain and communicate technical data to stakeholders, with regards to triage, analysis and containment of cyber security incidents.
Collaborate on product and process improvements, including creating and improving analytics, workbooks, playbooks, threat hunts, etc. Maintaining and contributing to our knowledge base. Provide feedback and collaborate with Engineering and Development teams to improve our products, services, technologies and integrations.
Work with threat intelligence and threat-hunting teams.
Research emerging threats and vulnerabilities.

The Skills I Need Are:

Technical expertise - Microsoft technology specific experience
Demonstrated interest in cyber security
Customer centricity
Ability to think clearly under pressure
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to detect patterns and anomalies
Focus on detail
Great communication skills
Continuous learning - keeping up with evolving threats and best practices
Excellent time management
Desirable certifications: SC-200 Microsoft Security Operations Analyst

I Know I Have Done A Great Job If:

I get great feedback from colleagues and customers for the quality and timeliness of my work.
I have correctly triaged potential incidents.
I have analysed security incidents in depth, effectively and efficiently understood the scope and impact of an incident.
I have been effective and efficient at supporting the incident response process.
I have correctly followed investigation methodologies, combining both established processes with creative autonomy, to better achieve my objectives.
I have maintained great quality documentation that provides auditable records of what was done, when and why.

Other Information:

You will get an excellent salary, with world class benefits.

As leading-edge technology company you will have access to the latest technology, and an environment that will encourage and nurture your curiosity. We are passionate about your development, and you will be empowered to advance your skills and expertise.

Our Commitment to Equality & Diversity:

"Our diversity is a huge part of our success, and collecting data during the hiring process helps us understand how to keep strengthening and supporting that diversity."

We are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible, and equitable workplace where all qualified applicants receive fair consideration. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, disability, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, provincial, or territorial human rights legislation.

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