Security Advisor Specialist – Threat Profiling

Intact

Threat Exposure Oversight Specialist operating across cyber defence domains to identify, measure, validate, and track security risks with a focus on collaboration and validation.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeMontréal • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$118,700 - CA$145,100 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Translate red team findings and threat intelligence into measurable detection and control expectations
Map threat techniques to telemetry sources and detection logic
Validate detection implementation through artifact review (rule Ids, configurations, test evidence)
Identify and document coverage gaps
Maintain structured mapping from threat - control - detection - residual risk
Support executive-level exposure reporting within Cyber Defense
Support development and refinement of insider threat monitoring strategy within Cyber Defense
Translate insider threat scenarios into measurable telemetry and controls expectations
Validate monitoring coverage for privilege misuse, data exfiltration, and anomalous access patterns
Partner with relevant stakeholders (Security, HR, Legal where appropriate)
Document insider threat posture and maturity gaps
Collaborate with Threat Intelligence, Detection Engineering, and Incident Response teams
Clarify ownership boundaries and decision points
Promote evidence-based closure discipline
Ensure remediation decisions are traceable and documented

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minumun 3 years experience in detection engineering, threat hunting, insider threat, red team, or similar technical Cyber Defense role
5+ years of experience in IT or security operations
Strong knowledge with SIEM, EDR, endpoint telemetry, or log-based detection environments
Experience working with threat modeling methodologies such as MITRE ATT&CK, STRIDE, PASTA etc.
Ability to translate technical findings into structured risk narratives
Strong analytical and documentation skills
Comfort operating in cross-functional environments
Ability to challenge assumptions through calm, evidence-based discussion
Strong initiative: proven ability and experience leading projects and initiatives autonomously
For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required

Benefits

Comp & perks

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 & Tools

detection engineeringthreat huntinginsider threatred teamSIEMEDRendpoint telemetrylog-based detectionthreat modelingMITRE ATT&CK

Soft Skills

analytical skillsdocumentation skillscross-functional collaborationevidence-based discussioninitiativeproject leadershipcommunicationstakeholder engagementproblem-solvingadaptability