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Security Analyst

Key Facts

Remote From: 
Full time
Mid-level (2-5 years)
English

Other Skills

  • Incident Reporting
  • Decision Making
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Detail Oriented
  • Problem Reporting
  • Self-Motivation
  • Problem Solving

Roles & Responsibilities

  • 1-3 years of experience with SOC 2, PCI DSS, NIST, ISO 27001/27002, and CIS security frameworks
  • 1-3 years of experience in a GRC or operational security capacity
  • 1-3 years of experience with network protocols and security administration (IP, TCP/IP, etc.)
  • 1-3 years of experience with IDS/IPS platforms (Snort, Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto)

Requirements:

  • Maintain accuracy of security documentation related to Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) and incident response processes
  • Review security events in SIEM systems and remediate accordingly; analyze network and host-based logs to determine remediation actions and escalation paths
  • Investigate and perform in-depth analysis of exploits; provide network expertise to support incident decision-making, containment, and remediation
  • Contain, analyze, and eradicate malicious activity; document all activities during incidents and provide status updates to stakeholders throughout the incident lifecycle

Job description

About Us

SIMNET is a leading provider of cloud computing services and solutions. Founded in 2008, SIMNET has a long history of providing a range of cloud computing services, including infrastructure as a service (IaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), and software as a service (SaaS). SIMNET serves a variety of industries and customers, including small and medium-sized businesses, enterprises, and government agencies, and is a leading provider of cloud and managed services across North America that enables service providers, ISVs and enterprises to deliver secure, robust, simple, platforms to launch applications and cloud services.

The company is headquartered in Whitby, Ontario. SIMNET is known for its expertise in cloud computing and its commitment to providing high-quality, reliable, and secure services to its customers.

Our global team is committed to building a community where phenomenal people want to work long term by living our values of passion, focus, innovation, execution, collaboration, active learning and giving back, all with a commitment of being positive by choice in all we do. If you are ready to accelerate, innovate and lead, join us as we challenge constraints and problem solve for tomorrow, today.

Role Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive IT Security/SOC Analyst to support our Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) and incident response functions. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate security documentation, monitoring and analyzing security events through SIEM tools, and investigating potential threats to determine appropriate remediation and escalation actions. The Analyst will leverage network and security expertise to identify, contain, and eradicate malicious activity while providing timely updates and reporting throughout the incident lifecycle. You will play a key role in vulnerability management across infrastructure and web applications, deliver security awareness programs, and contribute to the continuous improvement of SOC processes and procedures. This position also requires staying current with emerging threats, maintaining detailed records within ticketing systems, and supporting informed decision-making during security incidents.

Salary Range: 60K to 75K
Eligible for Discretionary Bonus: YES
Job Type: Full-Time
Vacancy: Position Available Now
Location: Onsite

Key Responsibilities

              Maintain accuracy of security documents related to Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC)

              Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the IT security industry including awareness of new or revised

security solutions, improved security processes and the development of new attacks and threat vectors.

              Investigate and perform in-depth analysis of exploits and recommend remediation.

              Provide network expertise to support timely and effective decision making of when to declare an incident

              Review security events that are populated in a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system and remediate accordingly.

              Analyze a variety of network and host-based security appliance logs (Firewalls, NIDS, HIDS, Sys Logs, etc.) to determine the correct remediation actions and escalation paths for each incident

              Independently follow procedures to contain analyze and eradicate malicious activity

              Document all activities during an incident and provide leadership with status updates during the life cycle of the incident

              Provide information regarding intrusion events, security incidents, and other threat indications and warning information to the client

              Assist with the development of processes and procedures to improve incident response times, analysis of incident, and overall SOC functions

              Daily shift change reports, security status reports and incident reports

              Perform Infrastructure vulnerability management program from configuration to reporting

              Perform WebApp vulnerability management program from configuration to reporting

              Perform Security Awareness Training program from configuration to reporting

              Working with Ticketing system to track events and incidents



Requirements

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

              1-3 Years of exposure and understanding of SOC2, PCI DSS, NIST, ISO 27K, CIS security frameworks

              1-3 Years of prior experience in some form of GRC or Operational capacity would be preferred

              1-3 Years of working technical knowledge of Framework controls and testing

              1-3 Years of experience with common IP, TCP/IP, and other network administration protocols.

              1-3 Years of experience with syslog monitoring, and windows server, Linux.

              1-3 Years of experience with common IDS/IPS platforms (Snort, Cisco, Fortigate, PaloAlto)

              1-3 Years of exposure and understanding of Incident handling/response experience

              College diploma or university degree in the field of computer science and/or 1-2 years equivalent work experience in SOC would be preferred.

One or more of the following certifications:

              CompTIA Security+

              CGRC (ISC)2 , CRISC or equivalent

              GIAC Information Security Fundamentals

              Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator: Security

              Associate of (ISC)2



Benefits

What you’ll enjoy about SIMNET:

  • Comprehensive Health & Wellness: Extended health and dental coverage, plus a flexible health spending account (HSA), help you take care of yourself on your terms.
  • Financial Wellbeing: Plan for your future with our group RRSP matching program.
  • Learning & Growth: Access continuing education opportunities, professional development programs, and tuition support to grow your skills and advance your career.
  • Work-from-home options: Flexibility of being able to work from home, especially during times when commuting or in-person interactions may not be ideal.
  • Recognition & Rewards: Our gamified, people driven program lets employees and leaders give kudos, earn recognition, and be rewarded for collaboration and impact.
  • Collaborative Culture: Join a supportive, inclusive team where ideas flow freely, feedback is welcomed, and teamwork drives success.
  • Challenging & Innovative Projects: Work on high-impact projects that inspire creativity, experimentation, and forward-thinking solutions.
  • Convenience & Comfort: On-site parking, casual dress code, free snacks & drinks, and company lunches twice a month to keep your day smooth.
  • Team Connection: Participate in company events, outings, and team-building activities that celebrate successes and build lasting connections.

 

At SIMNET, we believe diverse and inclusive teams drive better outcomes. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants throughout the interview process.

We may use AI-powered tools at certain stages of our hiring process to support application review and candidate communication. These tools assist our team, and all final hiring decisions are made by people – always.

We thank all applicants for their interest in SIMNET. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Let’s work together to build a better future!




Salary: 60-75K

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