Information Security Analyst

CertKOR AI

Information Security Analyst in Mila's technology team, focusing on cybersecurity and infrastructure oversight. Collaborating with developers and researchers on evolving tools in a dynamic environment.

Posted 4/21/2026full-timeMontreal • 🇨🇦 CanadaJuniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Linux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

**Role Description**
You will apply your skills as an Information Security Analyst within Mila's Information Technology team in a constantly evolving environment. You will continue to develop your knowledge through daily collaboration with system administrators, developers and researchers on complex tools.
**Primary responsibilities**
Monitor, identify, investigate, document, remediate and report information security events as a cybersecurity expert.
Administer platform security and collaborate with the technical team; ensure the proper functioning and reliability of security tools and oversee their technical evolution and deployment.
Manage and analyze information security incidents and recommend improvements.
Monitor network activity to detect malicious traffic and remediate it using firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), intrusion prevention systems (IPS) and other available tools.
Maintain security awareness and report any threats related to system security.
Participate in any project or activity where your expertise is required.
Draft or contribute to the preparation of various documents and reports.
Contribute to process improvements while maintaining up-to-date and appropriate documentation.
Track the progress of security projects and provide regular reports.
Participate in the development and implementation of security policies and procedures.

Requirements

What you’ll need

**Candidate profile / Requirements**
Bachelor's degree, diploma or recognized certificate in information security, computer science or a related field.
1 to 3 years of experience in a similar role.
Assets / Preferred qualifications:
Technical professional certifications such as: CISCO, CheckPoint, CEH, OSCP, CCNA, CompTIA CASP+, etc.
Security professional certifications (CISSP, CSSK, CCAK, CISM, CISA, etc.).
Experience with Linux systems.
Rigorous and methodical mindset.
Attention to detail and professionalism.
Strong communication skills with end users.
Bilingual in French and English due to interactions with internal and external stakeholders and members of our anglophone academic community.
Versatility and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Good level of autonomy and resourcefulness.
Demonstrates creativity and initiative to propose improvements.
Comfortable working in a team.
Strives for excellence in their work.

Benefits

Comp & perks

**Good reasons to work at Mila**
The opportunity to contribute to a unique mission with significant impact.
A comprehensive group benefits program (health, dental, disability, life, travel insurance and supplementary coverage).
An employee and family assistance program.
Access to a telemedicine service.
A vacation policy offering a base of 20 days of annual leave from hire.
An employer-contributed retirement savings plan with a 4% contribution.
A generous flexible benefits allowance that allows you to personalize your benefits according to what contributes to your well-being. You can select and combine options that suit your needs among lifestyle credits, enhanced insurance, additional vacation days and an increased employer retirement contribution.
Flexible working hours, a summer schedule and the possibility of remote work.
A workplace located in the heart of Little Italy, in the trendy Mile-Ex neighbourhood, close to public transportation.
A team of subject-matter experts — passionate and engaging people.
A collaborative and inclusive work environment.
We want to meet you
At Mila, diversity matters to us. We value a fair, open and respectful work environment that embraces differences. We encourage anyone who is motivated to work in a continuously evolving ecosystem and to contribute to fostering and defining a healthy, inclusive culture to apply.
Please note that only those selected will be contacted.

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Hard Skills & Tools

information securitycybersecuritynetwork monitoringincident managementfirewallsintrusion detection systemsintrusion prevention systemsLinux systemssecurity policiesprocess improvements

Soft Skills

attention to detailstrong communicationversatilityautonomyresourcefulnesscreativityinitiativeteamworkprofessionalismmethodical mindset

Certifications

CISCOCheckPointCEHOSCPCCNACompTIA CASP+CISSPCSSKCCAKCISM