Incident Response Specialist

Dexian • Contract • Toronto, ON, CA • C$ 53 - C$ 60 / hour • 10h ago

We are looking for candidates with strong technical expertise to fill this role. Below are the details of the position:

Job Title: Incident Response Specialist

Duration: 12-Month Contract (High possibility of extension and full-time conversion)

Location: Hybrid – 2 days onsite (Downtown Toronto, Scarborough, or Barrie office)

Shift: 4-day compressed work week (10-hour shifts)

Shift Options:

Sunday – Wednesday or Wednesday – Saturday
Hours: 10:30 AM – 8:20 PM EST
Includes weekends and statutory holidays (unless on approved vacation)

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Incident Response Specialist to join a mature Threat Response Operations team supporting enterprise cybersecurity operations within a major financial institution. This role is responsible for investigating and responding to complex cybersecurity incidents, performing digital forensic investigations, utilizing Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) technologies, and collaborating across Threat Intelligence, Detection Engineering, Security Operations, and Incident Management teams.

This is an excellent opportunity for cybersecurity professionals looking to work on enterprise-scale security operations while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within a highly collaborative environment.

Core Technical Skills

Required

3–4 years of Security Operations Center (SOC) or Incident Response experience
3–4 years investigating breach-level cybersecurity incidents
3–4 years using Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) platforms
Experience performing live response investigations
Host activity timeline development
Incident investigation and reporting
Operational process documentation
Security monitoring and threat analysis
Digital forensic investigation
Windows endpoint analysis
Security operations best practices
Incident containment and remediation
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills

Preferred

Digital forensics experience (2–3 years)
Threat Intelligence collaboration
Enterprise Security Operations
Security Incident Management
Security monitoring platforms
Identity & Access Management exposure
IT Operations experience
Security Platform Administration
Risk Management Framework knowledge
Experience supporting enterprise production environments

Nice to Have

Financial services industry experience
Malware analysis exposure
SIEM platforms
Threat Hunting
Scripting (PowerShell/Python)
Cloud security exposure
Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK framework

Certifications

Strong preference for candidates holding or actively pursuing certifications such as:

CISSP
GCIH
GCFA
GCFE
GCIA
Security+
CySA+
ISACA certifications (CISM/CISA)

Responsibilities

Investigate and respond to Level 2 cybersecurity incidents.
Conduct digital forensic and live response investigations.
Utilize EDR technologies to analyze endpoint threats.
Perform containment, eradication, and recovery activities.
Produce comprehensive incident documentation and reports.
Develop host activity timelines during investigations.
Monitor enterprise security tools and applications.
Support mission-critical Information Security operations.
Coordinate incident response activities with internal and external stakeholders.
Create and maintain operational procedures and documentation.
Assist with audits, reporting, and security compliance initiatives.
Recommend improvements to security processes and operational efficiency.
Mentor junior team members and share technical expertise.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
Stay current with evolving cybersecurity threats and industry best practices.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Business, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
2–4+ years of Information Security experience
Strong knowledge of:
Incident Response
Security Operations
Digital Forensics
Enterprise Security Controls
Security Processes & Procedures
Risk Management
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced enterprise environment
Excellent collaboration and stakeholder management skills

Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian's platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.

Dexian's brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions. Visit https://dexian.com/ to learn more.

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status