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SecurityOperationsAnalyst,Senior

CA$95–145k ~AI est. Canada FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“Security Operations Analyst, Senior. Skills: Security Operations, Incident Response, Threat Detection, SIEM, EDR. Monitor security alerts. Investigate security alerts”

Industry & Context.

Technology
Problems you'll solve

Root cause analysis

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5–7+ years of experience, SIEM, SOAR, EDR, IDS/IPS, vulnerability management platforms experience, Solid understanding of security monitoring, Solid understanding of incident response processes, Solid understanding of threat detection methodologies, Knowledge of operating systems, Knowledge of networking fundamentals, Knowledge of identity systems, Experience analyzing security logs, Experience analyzing telemetry data, Experience correlating events

Nice to Have

Scripting experience (Python, PowerShell, or equivalent), Cloud security monitoring experience (AWS, Azure, GCP), Relevant certifications (e.g., Security+, CySA+, CISSP, GCIH, SC-200)

What You'll Do.

Monitor security alerts

Investigate security alerts

Respond to security alerts

Perform advanced threat analysis

Perform root cause investigation

Perform impact assessment

Contain security incidents

Remediate security incidents

Develop detection rules

Optimize detection rules

Develop alerting mechanisms

Tune alerting mechanisms

Optimize alerting mechanisms

Develop automated response playbooks

Tune automated response playbooks

Optimize automated response playbooks

Analyze security telemetry

Support incident response activities

Coordinate with cross-functional teams

Escalate critical security issues

Contribute to vulnerability management

Contribute to risk assessment

Support compliance efforts

Ensure adherence to security frameworks

Provide guidance to junior analysts

Provide mentorship to junior analysts

Contribute to continuous SOC process improvement

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams

Communication Scope

Engage technical stakeholders; Engage non-technical stakeholders

Full Job Description

## Accountabilities Monitor, investigate, and respond to security alerts and incidents across enterprise systems using SIEM, EDR, and other security tools. Perform advanced threat analysis, root cause investigation, and impact assessment to contain and remediate security incidents. Develop, tune, and optimize detection rules, alerting mechanisms, and automated response playbooks to improve SOC effectiveness. Analyze security telemetry and logs from diverse sources (endpoints, networks, cloud, and identity systems) to identify anomalies and threats. Support incident response activities, including coordination with cross-functional teams and escalation of critical security issues. Contribute to vulnerability management, risk assessment, and remediation tracking across the organization. Support audits and compliance efforts by gathering evidence, evaluating controls, and ensuring adherence to security frameworks. Provide guidance and mentorship to junior analysts while contributing to continuous SOC process improvement. Requirements 5–7+ years of experience in Security Operations, Incident Response, or Cybersecurity analysis roles. Strong hands-on experience with SIEM, SOAR, EDR, IDS/IPS, and vulnerability management platforms. Solid understanding of security monitoring, incident response processes, and threat detection methodologies. Strong knowledge of operating systems (Windows, Linux, macOS), networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS), and identity systems (Active Directory). Experience analyzing security logs, telemetry data, and correlating events across multiple systems. Familiarity with frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK and security best practices for detection and response. Scripting experience (Python, PowerShell, or equivalent) for automation and analysis is an asset. Experience with cloud security monitoring (AWS, Azure, GCP) is considered an advantage. Strong communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Relevant c

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