Junior Cyber Security Analyst (Ottawa)

Junior Cyber Security Analyst (Ottawa)

14 Oct
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JSI
|
Ottawa

14 Oct

JSI

Ottawa

Posting Details Job Details Description As a Cyber Security Analyst, you will provide frontline monitoring, triage, and escalation support for JSI's cyber security program.

This is an early-career individual contributor role with no team leadership responsibilities, designed to build toward more senior security work under the guidance of senior team members.

You will report to the Senior Manager, IT/IS/Cyber Security Operations for people management, and take technical direction, task prioritization, and day-to-day operational guidance from the Cyber Team Lead and Senior Cyber Security Analysts.

This role follows established playbooks and escalation procedures, building toward greater independence and judgment over time.

Key Responsibilities Security Monitoring and Triage Monitor security tools and alerts (e.g., Crowd

Strike, SIEM Platforms, Tenable Nessus, Qualys) for anomalies, threats, and policy violations Perform initial triage and classification of alerts based on established criteria Escalate confirmed or suspected incidents to Senior Cyber Security Analysts or the Cyber Team Lead per defined escalation procedures Maintain accurate and timely documentation of alerts, tickets, and triage outcomes Vulnerability and Patch Support Support execution of vulnerability scans and assist with reporting Help track remediation status and follow up on outstanding vulnerabilities Support validation of patch deployment in coordination with the ITS team Experience supporting internal and external penetration testing activities Incident Response Support Assist with data gathering, log review,



and initial containment steps under the direction of Senior Analysts Follow established incident response playbooks and procedures Support post-incident documentation and reporting GRC and Compliance Support Assist with evidence collection in Vanta to support ISO 27001, UK Cyber Essentials, and EU CRA compliance activities Support basic policy and procedure documentation tasks Assist with tracking third-party vendor compliance checklists Operational Excellence and Service Delivery Provide first-line support for security-related Service Desk tickets Escalate complex or ambiguous security tickets to Senior Analysts per defined escalation paths Help maintain accurate ticket records and follow-up on open items Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration Support user security awareness efforts, including basic guidance and phishing report triage Take direction from the Cyber Team Lead and Senior Cyber Security Analysts Communicate clearly and professionally with stakeholders across the organization Required Education and Experience Bachelor's degree, college diploma, or equivalent coursework/certification in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field 0 to 3 years of experience in IT, security operations, or a related technical role Basic understanding of networking concepts, firewalls,



and security fundamentals Exposure to monitoring or alerting tools is an asset Familiarity with ticketing systems and ITIL-aligned processes is an asset Additional Requirements Strong attention to detail and willingness to follow established procedures Ability to take direction well and escalate appropriately when uncertain Good written and verbal communication skills Willingness to work rotating shifts or provide on-call coverage if required Eagerness to learn and grow into more senior cyber security roles Ability to attain and maintain required security clearance Desirable Skills Entry-level certifications (e.g., CISSP, CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Network+) or actively working toward one, are a plus Exposure to Crowd

Strike, Vanta, or similar security and compliance tooling Basic scripting skills (e.g., Power

Shell, Python) are a plus Familiarity with common compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001) is an asset Mindset and Growth Robust learning mindset with a genuine interest in building a career in cyber security Demonstrates curiosity, initiative, and proactive problem-solving Follows direction well while progressively building toward independent judgment Comfortable working within defined processes and escalation paths This role description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities.

Duties may evolve over time and may be adjusted to meet organizational needs.

The successful candidate may also be required to perform other related duties as assigned.

The successful candidate will be required to complete a background check prior to employment

📌 Junior Cyber Security Analyst (Ottawa)
🏢 JSI
📍 Ottawa

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