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Cyber Security Analyst

--Pavitra_Deshpande--

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We are seeking a resourceful and forward-thinking Cybersecurity Analyst who will be primarily responsible for day-to-day Cybersecurity Operational tasks. This role requires general knowledge of Endpoint Protection, Network Security, Incident Triage, Alert Fine-Tuning, and strong communication skills.

This individual will collaborate with Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, Engineering, Risk, Infrastructure, Business, Legal, and HR teams. The role is based in Markham.

Responsibilities

  • Handle Change Management requests related to the team
  • Triage cybersecurity incidents and escalate when necessary
  • Work on vulnerability reports and track related issues
  • Track, record, and monitor security issues
  • Conduct health checks and periodic testing of EDR, VM, SIEM, and other tools
  • Stay up to date on the latest cybersecurity threats
  • Be proactive in daily operations and suggest improvements
  • Share knowledge and best practices with the team
  • Provide support on ad-hoc cybersecurity projects
  • Assess, summarize, and escalate potential security breaches
  • Assist partners and staff with cybersecurity-related queries
  • Contribute to the development of operational and project documentation
  • Support other teams within the Risk Management Group as needed
  • Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education

  • A background in Cybersecurity Operations
  • Experience in the insurance industry is an asset

Experience

  • 3+ years of experience in an enterprise IT environment, with at least 2+ years focused on Cybersecurity
  • Hands-on experience with Incident Response (IR) and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) incident triaging
  • Familiarity with Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) capabilities
  • Strong documentation and reporting skills
  • Ability to coordinate and follow up with various teams effectively
  • Understanding of security and privacy frameworks (e.g., industry standards, legal and regulatory requirements)
  • Knowledge of operating systems (Windows, UNIX, etc.)
  • Experience in incident response planning and playbook development
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
  • Excellent communication skills, including presentations and written reports
  • Ability to influence without authority and foster collaboration

Tools & Technologies

  • SIEM (Security Information and Event Management)
  • EDR (Endpoint Detection & Response)
  • Vulnerability Management tools
  • Endpoint Management Solutions

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