Security Advisor Specialist - Incident Management

Intact FC • Montreal, QC

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join the Partner Solutions (PSI) team as a Security Advisor Specialist in incident management! We are a passionate team driven by innovation and a desire to push boundaries. Our environment is dynamic and supports learning and professional growth. We believe in the power of transformation and are committed to continually evolving to meet the challenges of a constantly changing world.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of log sources (EDR, SIEM, NDR, DNS, email, web proxy, identity (AD/Azure AD)).
• Strong understanding of query languages: CQL, KQL, SQL; correlation and pivoting techniques.
• Strong understanding of detection engineering: rule writing, ATT&CK mapping.
• Understanding of phishing/social engineering techniques, initial access vectors, privilege escalation, lateral movement, and exfiltration.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Systems Security Management, or other relevant experience.
• Five (5) to eight (8) years of experience in the information security (cybersecurity) field.
• Expert knowledge of security incident management principles.
• Excellent analytical, synthesis, and problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding team spirit.
• Initiative-taking and self-directed.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to mentor team members and transfer knowledge.
• Demonstrated commitment to training, self-learning, and maintaining cybersecurity technical skills.
• Authorization to work in Canada is required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure optimal triage of security alerts while supporting the escalation and eradication of cybersecurity incidents within established timelines.
• Identify anomalies, investigate advanced cyber events, and provide third-level support for investigations and confirmed incidents as required.
• Participate in the cybersecurity incident lifecycle, from preparation through post-mortem.
• Ensure optimal coverage by reviewing detection rules, recommending improvements and/or proposing new rules based on the organization’s operating context.
• Contribute to the creation, enhancement, review, and maintenance of documentation in line with industry best standards.
• Collaborate with various internal teams on projects and initiatives as a subject matter expert (SME) when required.
• Respond to user requests related to cybersecurity.
• Participate in the 24/7 support rotation in collaboration with other team members.

Benefits

• 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)
• 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%
• Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) – with Intact matching 50% of your net shares.
• Pension offerings provide flexibility and long-term security for our employees beyond their careers.
• Defined benefit pension plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level