We’re recruiting a Cybersecurity Analyst to join the Computer, Networks and Infrastructure team of an established Western Canadian insurance organization.

Reporting to the CNI Manager, this role will play an important part in the design, implementation, management, and continuous improvement of the organization’s cybersecurity defenses. You’ll help protect people, systems, and data while staying ahead of an evolving threat landscape and bringing forward practical, effective security solutions.

This opportunity is well suited to someone who enjoys hunting for cyber threats, takes ownership of their work, and measures success by execution and results. If you’re continually learning, keeping current with emerging technologies and security practices, and looking for ways to translate that knowledge into business value, this could be a strong next step in your career.

What You’ll Do
In this role, you will:

Lead the development of the organization’s Cybersecurity Incident Response Plan

Act as the primary escalation point for cybersecurity incident response

Monitor Help Desk tickets and respond to cybersecurity-related issues

Be available for high‑severity incidents on a 24/7 basis when required

Manage and administer intrusion detection and prevention systems, firewalls, network devices, and other security systems

Maintain and monitor security sensors and data sources to ensure security events are logged, monitored, correlated, and appropriately escalated

Perform vulnerability testing, risk analysis, and security assessments

Partner with business teams, software development, and infrastructure teams to research best practices and implement appropriate security solutions





Help maintain compliance with industry best practices and regulatory requirements

Investigate security breaches and other cybersecurity incidents

Remediate identified vulnerabilities and help maintain a strong security posture

Develop and lead company‑wide IT security best practices

Create and lead cybersecurity awareness and training initiatives for employees

Research and provide guidance on cybersecurity policies, standards, best practices, and strategies

Assess vendors for compliance with organizational data‑protection policies and practices

Research security enhancements and make recommendations to management

Stay current on information technology trends and security standards

Prepare regular reporting related to the organization’s overall security posture

Build effective working relationships with software development teams, internal stakeholders, and end users

Mentor and support the development of other team members

What You’ll Bring
The ideal candidate will bring:

5–7 years of cybersecurity experience

2+ years of experience securing and monitoring Azure and Microsoft 365 environments

Experience with application and infrastructure penetration‑testing tools

Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, including operating systems, networks, and protocols

Robust analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and implement effective solutions

The ability to prioritize competing demands, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities

The ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a high‑pressure environment

Experience providing mentoring and training to team members

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