Senior Security Analyst

Senior Security Analyst

Location: Ottawa, ON, 5230 Canotek Road in-office
Employment Type: Full‑time
Experience Level: Senior (8+ years)

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Security Officer to strengthen our security operations and protect our internal systems and client environments. This role is hands‑on and operational, with responsibility for SIEM monitoring, security event analysis, incident response oversight, and continuous improvement of our clients’ security posture.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience in security operations, strong technical judgment, and the ability to operate calmly and decisively in high‑impact situations.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyze, and respond to SIEM alerts across multiple environments
• Investigate and triage security events, escalating incidents as required
• Lead or support incident response activities, including containment, remediation, and post‑incident reviews
• Tune SIEM use cases, correlation rules, and alerting to reduce false positives and improve detection
• Provide expert guidance on threats, vulnerabilities, and attack patterns
• Prepare clear, professional incident reports and executive summaries
• Collaborate with IT, infrastructure, cloud, and security teams to implement corrective actions
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of security policies, standards, and procedures
• Support audits, risk assessments, and compliance initiatives as needed
• Mentor junior security analysts and provide operational leadership

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in information security or cybersecurity roles
• Strong hands‑on experience working with SIEM platforms (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, QRadar, LogRhythm, Blumira, Greylog etc.)
• In‑depth knowledge of:
• Security event analysis and threat detection
• Incident response processes
• Networking, operating systems, and cloud security concepts
• Proven ability to work independently and make risk‑based decisions
• Azure security monitoring and log analysis (Securescore etc).
• Strong knowledge of Windows 10/11, Servers and Microsoft 365
• Experience with remote support tools and ticketing systems
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Experience with hypervisors (VMWare, Hyper-v, Proxmox, XCP-NG)
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience writing reports
• Experience tracking time in Ticket systems

Preferred / Ideal Qualifications

• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) — strongly preferred
• Additional certifications such as CISM, CCSP, GIAC, or Microsoft Security certifications (AZ-500) are an asset
• Experience in an MSP, MSSP, or multi‑tenant environment
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365, Azure security, and Zero Trust principles
• Experience supporting compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, or PCI DSS
• Experience penetration testing (Ethical Hacking) for Purple team exercises.

What We Offer

• Senior‑level influence with meaningful impact on security operations
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Flexible work arrangements (hybrid or remote, where applicable)
• Support for ongoing professional development and certifications
• A collaborative, security‑focused culture

Pay: $60,125.76-$105,527.09 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance

Location:

• Gloucester, ON K1J 9C1 (required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (required)

Work Location: In person