Intermediate Cybersecurity Analyst to support Microsoft-based security operations, incident investigations, third-party risk assessments, and vulnerability management across hybrid on-premises and Azure environments.

Job Type: Contract

Positions to fill: 1

Job End Date: Jan 08, 2027

Pay Rate: Hourly: Negotiable

Job ID: 155676

Our client has an immediate need for an Intermediate Cybersecurity Analyst to support Microsoft-based security operations, incident response, third-party risk assessments, and vulnerability management across hybrid on-premises and Azure environments.

This is a temporary backfill assignment with potential for extension.

Location: Calgary, AB (1 day per week in office) or Remote outside Calgary

Duration: Until January 8, 2027, with potential for extension

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. MST

Must Have:

- 3+ years of cybersecurity experience in security operations, incident investigation, and monitoring.
- Hands‑on experience using Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Defender tools for security monitoring, alert triage, and incident investigation.
- Experience with third‑party/vendor risk assessments and vulnerability management.
- Familiarity with hybrid environments, including on‑premises infrastructure and Microsoft Azure.
- Robust investigative, analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and prioritize security risks effectively.

Nice‑to‑Have:

- Experience with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Identity, Defender for Office 365, and Defender for Cloud Apps.
- Familiarity with Tanium.
- Knowledge of NIST and CIS security frameworks.

Responsibilities:

- Security Operations (50%): Monitor and investigate security alerts, document findings, assess incidents, and elevate as required using Microsoft security tools.
- Third‑Party Risk (30%): Conduct vendor security assessments, identify control gaps, document risks, and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Vulnerability Management (20%): Assess and prioritize vulnerabilities,



track remediation, and support risk reduction.
- Provide basic security guidance and collaborate with IT and security teams.

Our client has an immediate need for an Intermediate Cybersecurity Analyst to support Microsoft-based security operations, incident response, third-party risk assessments, and vulnerability management across hybrid on-premises and Azure environments.

This is a temporary backfill assignment with potential for extension.

Location: Calgary, AB (1 day per week in office) or Remote outside Calgary

Duration: Until January 8, 2027, with potential for extension

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. MST

Must Have:

- 3+ years of cybersecurity experience in security operations, incident investigation, and monitoring.
- Hands‑on experience using Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Defender tools for security monitoring, alert triage, and incident investigation.
- Experience with third‑party/vendor risk assessments and vulnerability management.
- Familiarity with hybrid environments, including on‑premises infrastructure and Microsoft Azure.
- Strong investigative, analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and prioritize security risks effectively.

Nice‑to‑Have:

- Experience with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Identity, Defender for Office 365, and Defender for Cloud Apps.
- Familiarity with Tanium.
- Knowledge of NIST and CIS security frameworks.

Responsibilities:

- Security Operations (50%): Monitor and investigate security alerts, document findings, assess incidents, and elevate as required using Microsoft security tools.
- Third‑Party Risk (30%): Conduct vendor security assessments, identify control gaps, document risks, and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Vulnerability Management (20%): Assess and prioritize vulnerabilities, track remediation, and support risk reduction.
- Provide basic security guidance and collaborate with IT and security teams.

Disclaimer:

AI may be used in evaluating candidates.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

📌 Intermediate Cybersecurity Analyst to support Microsoft-based security operations, incident investigations, third-party risk assessments, and vulnerability management across hybrid on-premises and Azure environments. (Calgary)
🏢 S.I. Systems
📍 Calgary