Computer programming Jobs in Blainville, QC

Pay at Intact is about much more than just salary.

• Flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work model

• Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year

• Multiple benefits offered to support physical and mental wellbeing, including telemedicine, Wellness account and much more

• Share plan & other savings: up to 12% of salary or even more (ask how you could earn guaranteed income for life)

Salary range (but not limited to):

118,700 - 145,100

Annual bonus target, based on the base salary, with a potential payout of up to double the target (subject to personal and company performance):

15%

As part of our commitment to Win As A Team, we share our success with employees through our annual bonus plan and Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) – with Intact matching 50% of your net shares.

Our pension offerings provide flexibility and long-term security for our employees beyond their careers. We are one of the few companies offering the opportunity to receive guaranteed income for life via our defined benefit pension plan.

Salary for the candidate will be determined taking into consideration a number of factors including: experience, skills, qualifications, anticipated contribution to role, internal equity, etc. The salary range presented above is based on a 35-hour workweek and would represent a majority of different candidate profiles. However, we encourage candidates who may fall outside of this range to apply as well.

About the role

We’re looking for a Senior Threat Hunter to join our growing team!

Are you passionate about cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and threat hunting? Do you want to join a dynamic and innovative team that leverages cutting-edge technologies to protect one of the largest insurance companies in Canada? If so, you might be the perfect candidate for the Senior Threat Hunter position at Intact Financial.

As a Senior Threat Hunter, you will be responsible for proactively identifying, analyzing, and responding to cyber threats that target Intact's systems, data, and customers. You will use cutting-edge technologies and techniques, to hunt for malicious actors, uncover their tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), and provide actionable intelligence to the security operations center (SOC) and other stakeholders. Ultimately, to support the cyber threat monitoring team to detect, prevent, and mitigate cyber risks.

What you'll do here:

• Act as a security tester in our Cyber Threat Hunting team.

• Proactively search for threats and vulnerabilities within the organization's systems and networks using analytics, automation, and intelligence to detect advanced persistent threats and other sophisticated attacks.

• Develop and test hypotheses about potential attacker activities.

• Support the team in continuously advancing the Threat Hunting program. Develop and maintain documentation of threat hunting processes, procedures, and best practices to establish early warning systems that can identify and alert security teams.

• Develop and implement queries/rules to detect and analyze malicious activities and behaviors.

• Develop and execute hunting strategies using tools like SIEMs, network monitoring systems, endpoint detection and response tools etc.

• Develop and produce reports on threat hunt findings.

• Utilize IFC threat intelligence to lead relevant hunt missions across the enterprise. Communicate and collaborate with the SOC and other internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely and effective response to the identified threats.

• Conduct deep-dive analysis of security alerts and incidents to identify the root cause and develop mitigation strategies.

• Isolate threats and work to strengthen defenses to prevent future incursion.

• Research and stay up to date with the latest trends, developments, and best practices in cybersecurity.

• Produce key metrics and reports that help to analyze trends of threat actor and behavior patterns.

What you bring to the table:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, engineering, cybersecurity, or a related field.

• Have a minimum of five (5) years of experience in information technology, including at least three (3) years of experience in cybersecurity, preferably in threat hunting, threat intelligence, or incident response.

• Positive attitude, team spirit and desire to learn.

• Strong knowledge and skills in artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, and programming languages, such as Python, R, SQL, and Java.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.

• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

• Demonstrated commitment to training, self-learning and maintaining proficiency in the technical cybersecurity domain.

• Certifications such as Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), GIAC Certified Threat Hunter (GCHT), GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), GIAC Certified Forensics Analyst (GCFA), or an equivalent in Cyber Threat Hunting training are preferred.

• For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking colleagues across the country.

• No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada.

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Ce poste jouera un rôle essentiel au sein de notre équipe. | This position will fill an essential role in our team.