Cyber Threat Analyst

2 days ago


Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Hornetsecurity Full time

We are a
fast-growing SaaS cybersecurity company
dedicated to protecting millions of users worldwide. As part of our continued growth, we are looking for a
talented Cyber Threat Analyst
to join our
Threat and Intelligence Response Center (TIRC)
team.

As a
Cyber Threat Analyst
, your primary mission will be to proactively combat cyber threats by improving and continuously updating
Hornetsecurity's security solutions
. Your work will have a direct impact on the security of our customers in
Canada and around the world
.

We are looking for a candidate available
40 hours per week
in a
hybrid working model
.

Your Responsibilities

  • Analyze threat events generated by our security services and
    classify threats
    (spam, scam, phishing, spear phishing, malware).
  • Investigate
    simple to advanced threat campaigns
    in order to identify and neutralize malicious elements (IPs, domains, etc.).
  • Design, maintain, and continuously improve
    detection systems
    to proactively block sophisticated threats.
  • Leverage
    reporting tools and spam traps
    to understand and anticipate sender behavior, monitor the performance of detection mechanisms, and trigger investigations in case of anomalies.
  • Produce
    clear documentation and reports
    on malicious activities and attacker techniques, and conduct in-depth investigations on dedicated topics (phishing, spambots, scams, etc.).

Your Profile

We are primarily looking for a
committed and motivated individual
with a strong interest in cybersecurity, eager to grow in a dynamic and challenging environment.

  • Experience in
    cybersecurity analysis
    , ideally within a
    SOC (Security Operations Center)
    .
  • A strong desire to
    learn and continuously improve
    .
  • Solid
    threat analysis skills
    .
  • A
    logical and structured mindset
    (including familiarity with
    Boolean algebra
    ).
  • An interest in
    data analysis
    (knowledge of big data tools is a plus).
  • Strong
    communication skills
    and a
    team-oriented mindset
    .

You will benefit from a
3- to 6-month onboarding and training period
, enabling you to build expertise in cyber threats and our advanced detection tools.

To succeed in this role, you demonstrate
curiosity, autonomy, rigor, and initiative
.

Nice to Have (Optional)

  • Knowledge of
    regular expressions
    (POSIX Regex).
  • Proficiency in
    Windows and Linux environments
    and related command-line tools (bash, grep, etc.).
  • Knowledge of
    HTML
    and the
    SMTP protocol
    .
  • Experience with
    SPF, DMARC, and DKIM
    , as well as
    SIEM tools / ClickHouse
    .
  • Familiarity with the
    email security ecosystem
    .

Languages

Fluency in both written and spoken English and French is required.


A key moment to join Hornetsecurity
, offering strong growth and career opportunities


Fast-paced learning environment
, entrepreneurial mindset, and strong team spirit


Highly international company
with a cosmopolitan and multicultural culture


100% reimbursement of a monthly public transportation pass


Fully covered Sun Life health insurance


Unlimited access to our e-learning platform



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