Senior Cyber Security & SOC Analyst

Tekstraton is seeking a seasoned Senior Cyber Security & SOC Analyst to join our team on-site in Calgary, AB. In this critical technical role, you will act as a frontline defender and technical leader, spearheading complex threat detection, proactive threat hunting, and incident triage to safeguard enterprise assets and mission-critical infrastructure across Canada.Key Responsibilities:Lead complex tier-3 incident response investigations, forensic analysis, and containment activities for advanced cyber threats.Architect, configure, and optimize enterprise SIEM, EDR, and SOAR platforms to enhance automated detection logic and minimize alert fatigue.Execute proactive hypothesis-driven threat hunting exercises mapped to the MITRE ATT&CK framework across network, endpoint, and cloud environments.Collaborate with infrastructure and engineering teams to identify security gaps, evaluate vulnerabilities, and enforce remediation standards.Mentor junior SOC analysts, run simulated tabletop exercises, and produce actionable executive-level incident briefing reports.Candidate Requirements:5+ years of dedicated experience in a 24/7 SOC environment with progressive incident handling and forensics duties.Deep technical mastery of enterprise security technologies such as Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, CrowdStrike Falcon, or Defender for Endpoint.Strong proficiency in scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, or KQL) for security automation and telemetry query development.Active industry-recognized certifications such as CISSP, GCIH, GCIA, or equivalent credentials.Legally authorized to work in Canada and able to commute daily to our Calgary office.