Cyber Security Operations Specialist

MNP•Calgary, AB

13h•Hybrid

About The Position

Inspirational, innovative and entrepreneurial - this is how we describe our empowered teams. Combine your passion with purpose and join a culture that is thriving in the face of change. Make an impact with our Technology - Cyber Security team as a Cyber Security Operations Specialist. This diverse team of tech-savvy problem solvers enables MNP to take a proactive and prepared approach to cyber crime and capitalize on new technologies and innovations. As a trusted advisor, you’ll investigate threats, develop policies and enhance infrastructure to minimize the impact of security-related events to protect MNP's business operations and reputation. MNP is proudly Canadian. Providing business strategies and solutions, we are a leading national accounting, tax and business advisory firm in Canada. Entrepreneurial to our core, our talented team members transcend obstacles into opportunities and are successfully transforming mid-market business practices.

Requirements

At least 5 years of progressive experience in Cyber Security
Ability to learn new technologies and adapt to evolving requirements
Strong communication, collaboration, and influencing skills
Extensive experience in investigating security alerts, threat hunting, and conducting post-breach forensic investigations
Demonstrate application of knowledge in networking security and IT infrastructure administration to mitigate cyber risk
Proficiency in using various enterprise-grade and open-source cyber security tools and technologies
Demonstrable knowledge of IT infrastructure and services, including cloud-based, strong troubleshooting skills
Proven ability to lead small process improvement projects, initiatives and deliver results on time
Completion of GIAC, EC-Council, ISC2 or other equivalent cyber security certification is required

Nice To Haves

Skills in automating security responses with SOAR, scripts, AI agents is considered an asset

Responsibilities

Analyze and investigate security alerts generated by various security tools and platforms
Respond promptly to security incidents, assess the impact, and implement appropriate countermeasures
Proactively search for signs of malicious activity within the organization's network and systems
Conduct digital forensics to determine the scope, nature, and impact of security incidents
Document findings and provide detailed reports for further analysis and remediation
Plan and maintain user security awareness training and testing
Monitor assets vulnerability posture and collaborate with IT teams on remediating findings
Participate in the development and enhancement of incident response plans and operational procedures
Collaborate with other teams to prevent, contain, and eradicate security threats
Maintain in good state and optimize security policy enforcement and monitoring systems to ensure maximum effectiveness
Respond to ServiceNow inquiries and requests from the users and various IT teams regarding policy conflicts and technical issues
Stay updated on the latest cyber security trends and technologies and recommend security controls alignment