Security Specialist - Cyber Threat Intelligence

Intact FC • Vancouver, BC

18d • $118,700 - $145,100 • Hybrid

About The Position

We’re looking for a Cyber Threat Intelligence Specialist to join our growing team! Are you passionate about the threat landscape and artificial intelligence? 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 Cyber Threat Intelligence Specialist at Intact Financial. We are looking for a visionary CTI specialist (AI & Machine Learning Focus) to bridge the gap between world-class threat tradecraft and state-of-the-art machine learning. In this role, you will not only analyze the threat landscape but also lead the architectural design and implementation of AI models that automate CTI workflows - specifically focused on alert triage, adversary behavior modeling and predictive intelligence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, or any combination of equivalent education and experience.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in information technology, including at least 5 years in the field of information security, or any combination of equivalent education and experience.
• Strong knowledge of information security management principles and practices.
• Strong ethical principles and understanding of business and information security ethics.
• Good knowledge of common security vulnerabilities of web and cloud applications and operating techniques from sources such as SANS, OWASP Top 10 and Cloud Security Alliance (CSA).
• Positive attitude, team spirit and eagerness to learn.
• Critical mind.
• Experience working in a Security Operations Centre.
• Master the digital investigation concepts such as the chain of custody and the digital evidence.
• Demonstrated commitment to training, self-learning and maintaining proficiency in the technical cybersecurity domain.
• Must be eligible to work in Canada.
• For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking colleagues across the country.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Data Science or Machine Learning is considered a strong asset.
• One of these certifications would be a considerable asset: CISSP, CISA, CISM, CGEIT, CRISC, GSEC, GISP, CEH, GCIH, GCTI, GCFE or the equivalent.
• Certified GMLE: GIAC Machine Learning Engineer or equivalent training in this field, is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy machine learning models (supervised/unsupervised) to automate the collection, normalization, and analysis of threat intelligence from OSINT, dark web, sharing forums and internal telemetry.
• Build predictive models to identify potential lateral movement and credential harvesting patterns, utilizing Large Language Models (LLMs) to map adversary infrastructure.
• Translate complex technical findings into executive-level briefings that align with Priority Intelligence Requirements (PIRs)
• Develop and maintain tools and APIs to integrate AI insights directly into our SOAR, SIEM and EDR platforms.
• Continuously improve and maintain the Threat Intelligence program for Intact Financial Corporation.
• Develop and monitor threat intelligence sources to ensure Intact has relevant information on threats and threat trends.
• Develop and deliver high-quality intelligence analysis, brief bulletins, assessments, profiles and other findings across strategic, operational and tactical teams within the organization and external partners.
• Support incident response investigations and threat hunting activities from a threat intelligence perspective.
• Conduct trending and correlation research from various cyber threat intelligence sources for the purposes of indicator collection, shifts in TTPs, attribution, and establishing countermeasures to increase cyber resiliency.
• Monitor and research new potential cyber threats that could have a direct or indirect impact on the company, business operations, technology infrastructure and client trust.
• Using public and private information, open-source intelligence, and other research techniques.
• Manage threat intelligence analytical platforms, integrate intelligence into security stacks via TAXII, STIX and OpenIOCs and monitor feed sources for efficacy.
• Own and manage relationships with external threat intelligence partners to include regular meetings with threat intelligence and Information Sharing and Analysis Center (ISACs) partners.
• Develop and Mentor staff in intelligence analysis, cyber operations, reverse engineering and operational security.

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.
• Opportunity to receive guaranteed income for life via our defined benefit pension plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees