Cybersecurity Analyst

Work Location: Vancouver, BC or Toronto, ON

Role:

The Cybersecurity Analyst, part of the Cybersecurity Team, is responsible for protecting the organization's information systems, networks, and data from cyber threats. This role involves monitoring security events, analyzing vulnerabilities, responding to incidents throughout IT and cloud environments, and generating reports and dashboards. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with analytical thinking and a proactive approach to risk management.

Our Company:

Pan American Silver was created with the intention to provide investors with the best vehicle to gain exposure to higher silver prices. Our vision is to be the world’s pre-eminent silver producer, with a reputation for excellence in discovery, engineering, and sustainable development. Pan American Silver has several underground and open pit operations in Canada, Mexico, Guatemala, Peru, Chile, Brazil, Bolivia, and Argentina.

Pan American Silver is committed to advancing diversity and developing inclusive leadership teams that are representative of the communities we serve. The Company provides equal opportunities to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local law.

Main Responsibilities:

• Monitor and investigate security systems events, logs, and network traffic for suspicious activity.
• Assist in tuning detection rules and improving security monitoring capabilities.
• Support investigating and responding to cybersecurity incidents, including containment, eradication, and recovery.
• Support vulnerability assessments and coordinate remediation efforts.
• Deploy and maintain security tools such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, SIEM, and DLP solutions.
• Perform risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Support compliance initiatives (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, SOC 2, GDPR, etc.).
• Conduct security awareness training and promote best practices.
• Collaborate with IT and business teams to ensure secure system configurations.
• Prepare detailed reports and technical documentation.
• Develop, track and report security KPIs

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in cybersecurity, IT security, or a related technical role
• Relevant certifications are an asset, such as:

• Security+

• CySA+

• SSCP

• CEH

• Vendor‑specific security certifications

• Knowledge of network security principles (TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, firewalls).
• Knowledge of SIEM platforms.
• Experience with Active Directory and Entra ID.
• Familiarity with endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools.
• Understanding of vulnerability management tools.
• Knowledge of operating systems security (Windows, Linux).
• Understanding of encryption protocols, authentication methods, and access control models.
• Familiarity with security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls).
• Knowledge of threat intelligence and common attack techniques (MITRE ATT&CK framework).
• Basic scripting skills (Python, PowerShell, Bash or similar) preferred.
• Experience with cloud (Azure, AWS, or OCI) is a plus.
• Language & Collaboration
• Proficient in English
• Proficiency in Spanish is a plus
• Proficiency in Portuguese is a plus

Preferred qualifications:

• Effective collaboration and teamwork skills.
• Strong sense of accountability and ethics.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Curiosity and a continuous learning mindset.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong documentation and technical writing capabilities.
• Interest in emerging threats and security technologies.

Compensation package:

• Bonus program
• Comprehensive group benefits, including health, dental & vision coverage
• Group RRSP
• Fitness/Gym allowance
• Professional development, training and certification

*We thank all applicants for showing an interest. Only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Pan American Silver is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process by contacting the Human Resources department. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.*

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $68,000.00-$85,000.00 per year

Experience:

• cybersecurity, IT security, or a related technical role : 2 years (required)

Language:

• Portuguese (preferred)
• Spanish (preferred)

Work Location: In person