Security Analyst - HYBRID

Join our Calgary energy client as a Senior Security Specialist and become a crucial player in safeguarding their organization against digital threats.

Reporting to the Manager of Cybersecurity Defense & Response, you will lead incident response efforts, coordinating with cross-functional teams to mitigate cybersecurity incidents swiftly and effectively.

Your role will involve conducting thorough digital forensics investigations, analyzing log data and network traffic, and staying ahead of emerging threats.

If you possess exceptional communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills, along with a deep understanding of forensic investigations and cybersecurity tools, we invite you to apply now!

Advantages

• Take charge of incident response efforts, coordinating with diverse teams to swiftly mitigate cybersecurity threats and protect organizational assets.
• Conduct comprehensive digital forensics investigations to identify the origin, extent, and impact of security incidents, ensuring adherence to industry best practices and legal requirements.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends, threat landscapes, and emerging technologies, continuously enhancing your skills and knowledge in cybersecurity.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, legal, and compliance, to ensure a cohesive approach to incident response and compliance with relevant regulations.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to members of the Defense and Response team, effectively communicating threat information and system status to leadership and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the incident response team in handling cybersecurity incidents, including data breaches, malware infections, insider threats, and other security breaches.
• Conduct comprehensive digital forensics investigations to identify the origin, extent, and impact of security incidents.

Ensure all forensic procedures adhere to industry best practices and legal requirements.

• Analyze and interpret log data, network traffic, and other sources of information to identify items that can be automated and signs of potential security threats or compromise.
• Proactively monitor systems for suspicious activities and take necessary actions to mitigate threats.
• Prepare detailed reports on incidents, investigations, and security risks, providing clear and actionable recommendations for improvements.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, legal, and compliance, to ensure a cohesive approach to incident response and compliance with relevant regulations.
• Remain up to date with the latest industry trends, threat landscapes, malware trends, attack techniques, and emerging technologies to continuously enhance your skills and knowledge.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to members of the Defense and Response team.
• Effectively communicate threat information and system status to leadership and stakeholders.
• Participate in projects related to the deployment of IS Cybersecurity operations tools and practices.
• Participate in Tabletop exercises related to Incident Response and Business Continuity.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge and experience in performing forensic investigations, both on-premises and in the cloud, utilizing a wide array of Cybersecurity tools.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities, enabling you to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and guide them through incident response processes.
• Demonstrated ability to identify requirements / needs, assess solutions and provide recommendations.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex challenges and provide innovative solutions.
• Experience in organizations that support SCADA networks, pipeline operations, and Industrial Plant Control systems is a plus.

Summary

Join our client in this dynamic role where you'll lead the charge in defending an organization against digital threats and shaping the future of cybersecurity resilience.

Apply now via this job ad or reach out to your Randstad Digital representative immediately!

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