Security Operations Analyst

We are seeking a Security Operations Analyst to join our team at KUBRA. The purpose of this role is to enhance and validate the compliance, integrity, and security of all KUBRA’s systems and services, while maintaining operational effectiveness. The ideal candidate will play a key role in monitoring, identifying, and responding to potential security threats, ensuring our infrastructure and data remain protected. This position offers the opportunity to contribute directly to a culture of security excellence and continuous improvement across all of KUBRA’s technology environments!

What You Get To Do Every Day!

• Maintain the security infrastructure (Firewalls, IDS/IPS, AV, SIEM, FIM, servers etc)
• Perform firewall operational tasks as approved 
• Monitor systems, software and skills to stay ahead of emerging threats: Lead or participate in security investigations and Assist during Incident Response and Recovery activities.
• Maintain and enforce KUBRA’s IT management control framework that defines the institution’s overall approach to IT risk and control
• Participate in on-call rotation to respond, investigate and resolve Security Incidents
• Track and action alerts to ensure proper response is taken by coordinating the work efforts of internal teams and actions required of external service providers.
• Apply understanding of environment and operational issues to work with external or internal parties for implementation or optimization of specific SIEM use cases to help improve detection and response.
• Maintain the vulnerability security digest and provide updates to relevant parties 
• Monitor threat feeds and provide regular threat intelligence updates.
• Conduct access control reviews on a case-by-case basis to systems and work with internal and external resources to update user control lists and provide reports.
• Assist in remediation tasks related to audits/penetration tests.
• Participate in internal and external table-top exercises related to cybersecurity.
• Assist in development of process and procedure documents for Security Operations.
• Evaluate and provide guidance to exemption requests as per corporate policy and standards, to advise of risk involved.

What Kind Of Person Should You Be?

• Ability to detail and effectively discriminate relevant logs / security events
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to plan and manage complex security projects, and meet the deadlines
• Excellent organization, time management and problem-solving skills
• Ability to handle pressure under minimum or no direct supervision

What Skills Do You Need?

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in managing a SOC
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in a Security Operations role
• 2+ years of experience in Incident Management and related processes
• Prior experience with Cloud based services (AWS/Azure) is considered a strong asset
• Prior experience architecting information security solutions considered a strong asset
• Knowledge of PCI, SOC, SOX and other standards is preferred
• Degree or equivalent Experience in Computer Information Systems
• Incident Handler certification i.e., E|CIH, GCIH, IHRP, CSIH, CIHE is required
• Other relevant certifications that are considered an asset include MCSE, CCNA, CCNP, GCIH, GCIA, GCFE, GREM, GCFA, GSEC etc.

What Can You Expect From Us?

• Award-winning culture that fosters growth, diversity and inclusion for all
• Paid day off for your birthday
• Annual performance based bonuses
• Access to LinkedIn learning courses
• Continued education with our education reimbursement program
• Flexible schedules
• Free unlimited access to our refreshment stations (fully stocked with tea, coffee and other beverages)
• Two paid days for volunteer opportunities
• Access to Perkopolis retail discounts
• Generous benefit coverage with low premiums (+ a Health Care Spending Account)
• RRSP Matching

KUBRA is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We will provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.