Cybersecurity Analyst

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Mitacs is a national not-for-profit that helps industry and non-profit partners solve strategic challenges by leveraging Canada’s world-class post-secondary talent and a global network of industry, academic, and government partnerships. Through these collaborations, Mitacs helps business and community partners succeed, improves students’ on-the-job skills development, and strengthens Canada’s world-class innovation ecosystem. At Mitacs, we strive to develop the next generation of innovators with vital research and business skills. In partnership with domestic and international companies, governments, and academia, we support a new economy using Canada’s most valuable resource – its people. 

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Mitacs is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst in the Technology Department. The successful candidate will report to the Manager, IT Security, joining the team in supporting operational and project initiatives. The successful candidate should have broad knowledge in a wide variety of technologies, be a self-starter, be customer service oriented, and be passionate about cybersecurity.   

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Assist the Security Team with vulnerability management.
• Alert management on security threats or incidents using MDR and other monitoring tools.
• Monitor, investigate, and respond to security events through to resolution.
• Collaborate with technical teams to assess IT infrastructure, test for vulnerabilities, and respond to security incidents, documenting and tracking them to remediation.
• Conduct analytical work in threat intelligence and security.
• Plan, design, and implement security best practices.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with security standards.
• Implement security programs and procedures; raise awareness company-wide.
• Perform routine audits of information systems.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS: 

• 1+ years of experience in cybersecurity
• Broad technical and business understanding of:
• Security architecture, threat management, and vulnerability management
• Incident management (computer and data breaches)
• Data protection, cloud security, and cryptography
• 3rd party/vendor management, security operations, and access management
• Security policies, standards, and awareness programs
• Strong security fundamentals with practical experience in:
• Microsoft Defender (Identity, Endpoint, O365, Cloud App Security),
• Microsoft Entra (AD), Azure Entra, and MFA
• Endpoint protection and cloud security
• Firewall, VPN, networking devices
• IPS/IDS systems, MDR, and threat management tools
• End-user security awareness training
• Security policies and incident response
• Cybersecurity Frameworks: NIST, CIS, ISO 27000
• Knowledge of risk management techniques
• Ability to troubleshoot technical system errors and resolve them promptly
• Professionalism under stress, with the ability to work overtime when needed
• Highly organized with attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines

Hiring Range: $55,420-$61,940

Hiring and Salary Range Transparency 

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Only in rare and exceptional circumstances, where a candidate has the experience, skills, and expertise that far exceed those required for the position, would we consider paying above the hiring range for this role.

Equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and decolonization are core values at Mitacs: Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - Mitacs. We believe a diverse workforce comprised of individuals with different ideas, strengths, interests, and backgrounds (e.g., gender identities and expressions, Indigeneity, race, abilities, sexual orientation, and other identities) are crucial to our success. We welcome everyone to apply and encourage you to connect with us if you require accommodations during the recruitment process.