IT Security Specialist

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP (Blakes), one of Canada’s largest and most successful law firms, has an immediate opening for a Security Specialist with a focus on security automation to join the Information Technology team in the Toronto office.

**About the Role**

**Primary Responsibilities**:

- Design, implement and maintain security automation solutions to enhance incident response, threat detection and vulnerability management
- Develop and optimize automated workflows to improve security event triage, analysis and resolution
- Work with internal and external resources to respond to security alerts and support IT and business departments on security-related activities
- Maintain, upgrade and monitor endpoint and cloud protection infrastructure, ensuring seamless integration with automated security solutions
- Research and implement emerging security automation technologies and techniques to address evolving threats
- Ensure compliance with Firm security policies and standards through continuous monitoring and automated reporting
- Collaborate with IT teams to develop and maintain security-related documentation, including network diagrams, data flows and technical procedures
- Participate in an on-call rotation and work occasional evenings and weekends as required

**Qualifications**:
Education/Experience:

- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, technology or information security
- Minimum of two years of experience in security automation and software development
- Certifications in network, Windows, Unix and/or cloud administration (obtained or in progress) are preferred.

Technical Skills:

- Strong experience with security orchestration, automation and response (SOAR) tools
- Proficiency in scripting and query languages such as PowerShell and Kusto Query Language (KQL)
- Hands-on experience with APIs, JSON and automation frameworks like Azure Logic Apps, Azure Function Apps and Azure Pipelines/GitHub Actions
- Working knowledge of cloud security tools and platforms, including Microsoft Defender XDR/365, Azure AD/Microsoft Entra and Palo Alto
- Strong understanding of network security principles, cryptography and encryption best practices

Skills/Abilities:

- Ability to assess security risks, prioritize incidents and implement automated solutions to mitigate threats
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Excellent written and oral communication skills to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Ability to work independently with mínimal supervision while collaborating effectively within a team

This role is ideal for a security professional passionate about automation, efficiency and cutting-edge cybersecurity technologies. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are eager to drive automation initiatives in security operations, we encourage you to apply.

**How to Apply**

**Who We Are**

At Blakes, we care about our people. We are committed to providing exceptional experiences for our clients and employees. As a winner of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto’s Top Employers awards, we understand the importance of fostering an inclusive workplace environment that brings out the best in each person. Our success as a firm starts with hiring top talent, retaining our people and helping them thrive.

The Firm provides accommodation for applicants with disabilities and in respect of other protected grounds during the recruitment process in accordance with applicable laws. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Work Location: In person