IT Security Analyst CAN

Greenstone Meats • Toronto, ON

8d • CA$110,000 - CA$120,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Greenstone Meats is seeking an IT Security Analyst to join our Technology and Transformation Team. Reporting to the Director of Information Technology, you will provide a security-first lens to our growing operations. This role bridges the gap between technical infrastructure and business risk, focusing on implementing operational improvements, maintaining our security posture, and fostering a culture of cybersecurity awareness across corporate and operational environments.

Requirements

• A post-secondary degree in Computer Science, Computer Security, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in Information Security and/or relevant IT infrastructure roles (e.g., Network, Cloud, Sysadmin).
• Strong experience administering Windows environments and Azure/Microsoft 365/D365 cloud infrastructure.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM software (e.g., Splunk, QRadar, Microsoft Sentinel) and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
• Background in Networking, Forensics, and Threat Analysis; ability to interpret logs and indicators of compromise (IOCs).
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate technical security risks effectively to non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrable experience updating technical documentation, incident response playbooks, and knowledge base articles.
• Strong analytical skills with an ability to prioritize critical incidents under pressure.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant IT Security Certifications (e.g., CISSP, CompTIA Security+, Azure Security Engineer Associate) are highly preferred.
• Embody a business first mindset, balancing the need for robust security with the operational efficiency required to support our 365-day supply chain management.

Responsibilities

• Configure, monitor, and respond to incidents using security monitoring tools and platforms.
• Leverage threat intelligence and security controls to identify infected systems, scope attacks, and execute mitigation, recovery, and remediation efforts.
• Direct client conference calls and act as a subject matter expert during high-severity security breaches.
• Plan and execute regular vulnerability assessments to monitor and address security gaps.
• Maintain the information security risk register and facilitate regular reviews with internal stakeholders.
• Ensure network infrastructure, LaaS, and PaaS are securely designed, configured, and patched in a timely manner.
• Identify and evaluate human risks to the organization, developing behavioral changes and security awareness programs to mitigate threats.
• Manage, update, and enforce IT security and privacy policies, ensuring accuracy-based audits for consistency.
• Work closely with the IT team to provide comprehensive security support for Windows environments, network components, Microsoft 365, and Azure cloud infrastructure.
• Develop and implement automation scripts (e.g., PowerShell) to enhance the efficiency of security and IT processes.
• Oversee identity and access management (IAM) and support escalated service/infrastructure tickets when required.

Benefits

• Eligible for discretionary bonus
• Competitive employer-paid pension plan upon eligibility
• 100% company paid Medical/Dental/Vision/Basic Life Insurance and Long Term disability benefits
• Costco membership provided upon eligibility
• Employee incentive program for discounted meat purchases
• Free Parking

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree