Senior IT Security Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

Experienced Cyber Security Specialist sought for Canadian services company.  You will be supporting IT security operations, contributing to strategic initiatives, and resolving complex security issues across the firm. Hybrid role in any major Canadian city - 

Fortinet and Palo Alto Networks essential

Can live in Montreal, Toronto, Ottawa, Calgary, Vancouver -

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Lead security incident response, manage the CSIRT, and oversee remediation of threats.

· Develop and enforce information security policies and procedures.

· Monitor IT infrastructure to prevent unauthorized access and respond to incidents.

· Support internal/external audits, risk assessments, and ISO 27001/27017 compliance.

· Guide security best practices during system/application design and development.

· Research and implement security tools and metrics aligned with firm goals.

· Assist in disaster recovery and business continuity planning.

· Provide tier-3 security support and after-hours emergency response.

· Mentor team members and contribute to security awareness and training programs.

· Recommend improvements to processes, technologies, and vendor solutions, and management.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

· Degree in Computer Science or related field.

· CISSP, CISM, or related certification preferred.

· 5+ years of experience in security operations and management.

· Hands-on expertise with Palo Alto Networks and Fortinet solutions - these are  essential .

· Experience with NGFWs, EDR (e.g., CrowdStrike), SIEM, SASE, CASB, and DLP.

· Skilled at using Entra AD and Azure.

· Familiarity with PKI, encryption, and L4-L7 protocols.

· Solid understanding of penetration testing, compliance, and vendor ma