Senior Cyber Security Analyst

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Do you want to build the software that builds cities? EllisDon's construction technology team is made up of Full-Stack Developers, Data Analysts, UX Designers, Product Owners, IT Operations and we're growing fast Our team also includes some of the best digital modelers and BIM specialists in the industry, experts who are working with the latest tech on projects in the billions of dollars.

We are a software development studio of 140+ people, backed by one of Canada's top construction firms, with over 70 years in the industry and completing over $5 billion of work each year. We build software that is solving real-world problems on some of Canada's largest construction projects. 

Above all, we at EllisDon work hard to deliver great careers to one another. We choose to celebrate the strength in our differences, every day. EllisDon's commitment to Inclusive Diversity is to work together to create an environment where every employee feels safe to be their true and authentic self. Ultimately, EllisDon's purpose is to provide people with similar values the opportunity to achieve their full potential; to deliver that opportunity for great careers to one another; and to contribute meaningfully to the community we share with others.

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The successful candidate will have extensive experience supporting information security programs of various sensitivity, according to unique client requirements.  They will be practiced in developing, updating, maintaining & regularly reviewing IT security policies, standards and procedures.  Through this, ensuring alignment with regulatory, legal, contractual requirements and industry best practices. 

You as a Cyber Security Analyst:

• Leadership in SOC operations including proactive threat hunting, as well as intel analysis and integration into detection and response systems.
• Prepare technical incident and threat reports in response to security events and identified risks.
• Identify, develop, lead, and facilitate implementation of technical initiatives and programs designed to improve the organization's security posture.
• Extensive participation in event and incident investigations.
• Support the vulnerability management and remediation initiatives through administering vulnerability management tools and both implementing and coordinating remediation efforts across IT technical teams (Support, Operations and DevOps)
• Perform system administration of security applications & tools, including SIEM, Vulnerability Management, NGAV / EDR, SOAR, and System Management tools. Enhance and expand centralized log management and automation within the SIEM, including the design and management of appropriate alerting, SOAR playbooks, and automated reporting.
• Design and implement technical integrations between security applications and IT systems. Support the secure design and implementation of IT systems (servers, user devices, applications, infrastructure) and processes in collaboration with the I T technical teams

Is this the right role for you?

• Experience proposing, designing, managing, and implementing the full life cycle of technical projects.
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Post secondary education in IT, Information / Cyber Security, or relevant industry experience
• Experience working in Information / Cyber Security
• Experience in systems administration and support, with a preference for those with experience in security systems
• Demonstrated strength in both analytical and technical skills
• Ability to work well independently; able to self start, and a strong ability to learn new systems and tools quickly
• Experience with Azure, M365, Cisco a plus
• Experience with scripting languages and automation a plus
• Industry certifications (CISSP, CEH, CISA, Security+) a plus
• Familiarity with industry standards (NIST, CIS, PCI, SOC, ISO) a plus

EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning,  opportunity for growth, and  a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity

Go ahead and be yourself. We'll pay you for it

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working-style preference, family status, education, and socio-economic status. The EllisDon core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual Accountability, means that we all have a role to play. As an EllisDon employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to Inclusive Diversity.

​Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.

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