Security Analyst

Join to apply for the Security Analyst role at Thales. Location: Ottawa, Canada Thales people architect identity management and data protection solutions at the heart of digital security. Business and governments rely on us to bring trust to the billions of digital interactions they have with people. Our technologies and services help banks exchange funds, people cross borders, energy become smarter and much more. More than 30,000 organizations already rely on us to verify the identities of people and things, grant access to digital services, analyze vast quantities of information and encrypt data to make the connected world more secure. For decades, Ottawa has been a global technology leader. Today, Canada’s capital holds one of the brightest and most diverse technological ecosystems in North America. Voted as Canada’s best place to live 2017 by Maclean's, Ottawa offers a low cost of living with a high quality of life. The Thales Ottawa office has been a major supplier and long‑term trusted partner to DND, enabling the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Coast Guard to achieve mission success. Position Summary Imperva’s Security Analyst is tasked with tackling and solving our most complex field issues for enterprise customers in combating automated threats targeting their web applications, API’s, and mobile applications. As a Security Analyst, you will be analyzing large amounts of traffic to websites to find global correlations and patterns. Based on the conclusions drawn from the analysis, the analyst collaborates with the customer and internal teams to implement mitigation strategies to stop automated website attacks. An important component of the position is to work with clients, investigate anomalies, and provide easily consumable but detailed evidence for all actions taken. Key Areas Of Responsibilities Become an Imperva Expert–you will know everything there is to know about how Imperva’s Bot Detection platform works, as well as how bots and bot operators attack websites. Work with Imperva customers to fully understand the issues automated attacks cause to their business and devise strategies to mitigate or eliminate the issues. Serve as a security expert analyzing customer’s network traffic, application designs, applications and provide recommendations to mitigate Bot attacks. Regularly work with the customers on their specific security‑related engagements per their billable hours. Participate in presentations with customers on a regular basis. Work with Imperva’s internal threat research, data science, and product teams by delivering actionable intelligence that will inform future product enhancements. Use data visualization tools to create consumable reports to quickly validate findings and demonstrate the efficacy of actions taken. Be a trusted advisor, take ownership of all problems you encounter, and be a team player. Minimum Qualifications Minimum of 5 years of experience in Cybersecurity or 3 years of experience in the Bot Management space. Minimum bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Management, or a relevant technical degree. Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and customer skills. Intermediate to advanced SQL skills. Experience with, or an appetite to learn, data visualization tools like Tableau and Looker. Experience with basic scripts in one or more languages, such as Python, Bash, or Go. You have a knack for automating redundant tasks, streamlining repetitive processes, and are always looking for opportunities to scale operations. Team player. Ability to lead and work independently as well as tightly with a team. Preferred Qualifications Proficiency with data visualization tools like Tableau and PowerBI. Proficiency with Python & SQL. Prefer a candidate with a degree of flexibility to take appointments evenings and mornings, as required. Special Position Requirements Schedule: Monday to Friday 9hrs shift (8hrs work + 1 hour lunch included) and occasional paid weekend on‑calls (Once every 2 months). Why Join Us? Say HI and learn more about working at Thales click here. The reference Total Target Compensation(TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between Total Target Cash (TTC) 72,686.58 - 134,057.07 CAD Annual Benefits Company paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability, Cancer Care Program, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and Well-Being program. Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP, with no vesting period. Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave. Voluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability. Employee Discounts on home, auto, and gym membership. Thales is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. Thales is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the interview process. Applicants selected for an interview who require accommodation are asked to advise accordingly upon the invitation for an interview. We will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr