Principal Security Analyst

**Hiring Manager**: Michael Deis
**Talent Acquisition Advisor**: Jess Bougie
**Job Code Level**: IYP5
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Security Operations is the team that handles day to day protection of our environment and the tools that support them. This team takes care of identifying security weaknesses and facilitates remediation efforts. Additionally, this team monitors networks to assesses abnormal behaviors and manages security incidents to allow for execution of response processes.
**Your Impact**:
A Security Analyst role at OpenText is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to impact lives. As a key contributor, you will understand a wide array of security processes and concepts. You will be involved in monitoring, responding, and protecting information assets by working collaboratively with internal teams, SMEs, external customers, auditors, and other stakeholders. Opportunities exist in the areas of Governance& Risk, Operations, Compliance, and Disaster recovery. You will be encouraged to cultivate an engineering mindset, driving innovative security solutions and processes that address real-world problems and shape the future.
**As a Principal Security Analyst, you will**:

- Assess, design, implement, and oversee endpoint protection solutions and strategies with Architects and Compliance analysts.
- Develop and enforce endpoint security policies, standards, and procedures; ensure solution effectiveness through monitoring and disaster recovery plans.
- Collaborate with the Automation team to integrate self-service and automation for enhanced efficiency of endpoint security tools.
- Define, assess, and evolve service-related metrics and KPIs while mentoring and guiding security engineers and IT teams.
- Embed endpoint security practices in corporate and commercial infrastructure, monitor systems, and collaborate with SOC/Incident Management for response.
- Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability analyses, staying updated on cybersecurity trends to strengthen endpoint protection measures.

**What you need to Succeed**:

- Hold a Bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or related field; advanced degree is a plus, with 8-12 years in cybersecurity, including 4-6 years in endpoint protection and security leadership roles.
- Possess extensive hands-on experience with endpoint tools such as EDR, AV, and malware protection solutions, alongside expertise in securing Windows and Linux servers/workstations with advanced hardening and patch management knowledge.
- Proficient in protective security technologies like firewalls, IDS/IPS, DNS protection, and optionally SIEM or threat intelligence platforms; experience securing cloud-native environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) is highly desirable.
- Demonstrate a deep understanding of industry standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, CIS) and the ability to align endpoint security strategies with compliance requirements.
- Exhibit strong leadership and mentorship skills, leading project teams, guiding junior engineers, and effectively communicating with executive stakeholders.
- Hold relevant certifications such as CISSP, CEH, CISM, or equivalent, with exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities to bridge technical and non-technical discussions.

**One last thing**:
OpenText is more than just a corporation, it's a global community where trust is foundational, the bar is raised, and outcomes are owned.
Join us on our mission to drive positive change through privacy, technology, and collaboration. At OpenText, we don't just have a culture; we have character. Choose us because you want to be part of a company that embraces innovation and empowers its employees to make a difference.
OpenText's efforts to build an inclusive work environment go beyond simply complying with applicable laws. Our Employment Equity and Diversity Policy provides direction on maintaining a working environment that is inclusive of everyone, regardless of culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws.