Intact

Senior Security Advisor – Threat Hunting

Intact

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: TorontoCanada

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Salary

💰 CA$101,800 - CA$124,400 per year

Job Level

About the role

  • Act as a security tester in our Cyber Threat Hunting team.
  • Proactively search for threats and vulnerabilities within the organization's systems and networks using analytics, automation, and intelligence to detect advanced persistent threats and other sophisticated attacks.
  • Develop and test hypotheses about potential attacker activities.
  • Support the team in continuously advancing the Threat Hunting program.
  • Develop and maintain documentation of threat hunting processes, procedures, and best practices to establish early warning systems that can identify and alert security teams.
  • Develop and implement queries/rules to detect and analyze malicious activities and behaviors.
  • Conduct deep-dive analysis of security alerts and incidents to identify the root cause and develop mitigation strategies.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, engineering, cybersecurity, or a related field.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience in information technology, including at least three (3) years of experience in cybersecurity, preferably in threat hunting, threat intelligence, or incident response.
  • Strong knowledge and skills in artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, and programming languages, such as Python, R, SQL, and Java.
  • Certifications such as Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), GIAC Certified Threat Hunter (GCHT), GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), GIAC Certified Forensics Analyst (GCFA), or an equivalent in Cyber Threat Hunting training are preferred.
  • Bilingualism is required for candidates located in Quebec considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking colleagues across the country.
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)

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Hard skills
cybersecuritythreat huntingthreat intelligenceincident responseartificial intelligencemachine learningdata sciencePythonRSQL
Soft skills
bilingualismcommunication
Certifications
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)GIAC Certified Threat Hunter (GCHT)GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)GIAC Certified Forensics Analyst (GCFA)