Security Analyst

1 week ago

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada Amsted Canada Inc Full time

About Us


Amsted Canada is not only a leader in the manufacture of industrial components, we are a company where you are the driver of your own career.

At Amsted, we know that our employees are at the heart of our world-class business and we value you and want you to excel with us.

We spend time understanding where you want your career to go and help you get there by offering the support and resources that will allow you to grow with us.

At Amsted, we also encourage a spirit of Innovation by allowing time and space to experiment, to think differently and to challenge the status quo.

If this is the type of environment where you believe you will thrive, we encourage you to join us.


Operating under the Amsted Industries umbrella since 1962, today we are meeting the growing needs of a global market with over 80 facilities across six continents.

Amsted Canada has established a new Business Center in downtown Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.

We are elevating our Global Technology teams in several areas including but not limited to Security, Development, Infrastructure, Emerging Technology, and SAP.

We are also expanding our Shared Services Support (HR, Payroll, AP/AR, and Finance) in PEI. These teams are instrumental in providing support to all Amsted affiliate locations worldwide.

Position Details


The Security Analyst will be working as part of our Security Operations Center (SOC) team to provide services for all Amsted Entities.

This position is responsible for monitoring the various security systems, triaging alerts, identifying false positives, and reacting with incident response where appropriate.

The Security Operator communicates with IT teams and management and as needed with employees directly to work through alerts and indications of compromise.

He/she escalates the issue to the regional IT teams if required. We are presently expanding our SOC coverage model to 24x7 and as such require individuals for night shifts.

This role is for night coverage and will consist of a two-week rotation with 3x 12hr shifts one week and 4x 12hr shifts the next.

Some flexibility with schedules will be required as necessary for meetings and correspondence with other diverse shifts

  • Monitor the various security systems currently in place. Those systems include endpoint protection, mail protection, web content inspection, IPS, MFA, SIEM, etc.
  • React to security anomalies detected in the systems as well as those mentioned or reported directly from users/colleagues.
  • Execute action plans to analyze and resolve anomalies. Actions can include (but are not limited to) additional scans on the endpoints, remote support sessions, sandbox files/urls, provide training to endusers, research, (re)installing endpoint protection software.
  • Create Phishing Campaigns and provide Security Awareness training.
  • Vulnerability scanning and system patching.
  • Followup of global trends in security, ongoing attacks, security advisories.

Key Qualifications

  • Associates degree in Information Technology or equivalent coursework in IT Infrastructure and/or Information Security field.
  • 2+ years of relevant experience.
  • Excellent communication skills. Ability to convey technical issues to nontechnical staff clearly and without condescension.
  • Dedicated, collaborative work ethic as part of a global team
  • Strong desire to learn
  • Computational thinking—map problems into solutions
  • Experience working in a SOC a plus
  • Experience with Network administration and troubleshooting skills
  • Knowledge of Cyber Security practices and frameworks
  • Experience with Server Administration and patching (Windows, UNIX, VMware)
  • Previous experience with CASB, DLP, MFA and SSO solutions would be considered an asset.
  • Ability to follow workflow runbooks and write concise documentation
  • Selfawareness of abilities and limits
  • Intrinsic interest in the Info/Cyber Security field that drives you to stay current in this constantly shifting landscape.
  • Experience with Backup Software

Compensation & Benefits

  • Excellent base salary and targeted annual bonus structure
  • Comprehensive employee benefits package including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, salary continuation, and a health spending account
  • Hybrid Workplace
  • Company pension program
  • Fitness reimbursement credit

Other Considerations

  • Equal Opportunity Employer
  • Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT_
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