Security Analyst

AbsenceSoft•Quinte West, ON

5d•$61,584 - $76,980•Remote

About The Position

At AbsenceSoft, we're transforming the employee experience. Our secure, intuitive technology helps employers bring humanity, certainty, and efficiency to some of the most complex moments in the workplace. Built by HR professionals for HR professionals, we're proud of where we've been and even more excited about where we're going. We're looking for a Security Analyst to support our Information Security Program through internal audits, compliance initiatives, and day-to-day security analysis. In this role, you'll work closely with our Director of Security & Compliance and partner across Engineering, IT, Legal, and Operations to help maintain and continuously improve our security posture. We're looking for someone who is passionate about security, personable, and process-driven, with a solid understanding of SaaS environments and the ability to responsibly use AI to increase efficiency.

Requirements

Proficiency in MS Office and Excel, including VLOOKUP, charts, and pivot tables
Understanding of SaaS and cloud infrastructure
Ability to leverage AI chat tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT) to accelerate workflows
Familiarity with ITIL, SOC 2, and NIST standards
Understanding of SQL and application log review
Ability to navigate multiple competing priorities and personalities to achieve shared objectives
Curiosity and a willingness to learn
Analytical approach to audit activities with strong attention to detail
Strong documentation and organizational skills
Security-conscious mindset with a commitment to compliance integrity
Comfortable working within structured processes and established frameworks

Nice To Haves

ITIL Foundations Certification is a plus
Experience administering SaaS and cloud environment consoles is a plus
Experience administering Microsoft Office 365 and/or other IAM systems is a plus
Experience with SOC 2 or ISO audits is a plus
Experience writing SQL queries is a plus
Customer support experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Engage in technology audits across AWS, Microsoft, Google, and proprietary systems
Collaborate with stakeholders and control owners to implement compliance initiatives and improve auditability and internal procedures
Support SOC 2 audit activities and ongoing control maintenance
Coordinate completion of sales requests for information regarding IT and product security
Support security awareness initiatives under the director's guidance
Assist in developing and maintaining security and compliance documentation and standards, including policies, risk management, and vendor management
Support the automation of security controls through AI-powered tools and workflows
Help maintain applicable organizational security and compliance controls within your department and role