Security Analyst

Location

Canada

Posted

9 days ago

Salary

C$85K - C$105K / year

Seniority

Mid Level

Job Description

Security Analyst

Viral Nation Inc.

Role Description Reporting to the Director of IT & Security, you will be responsible for supporting the business with detection and remediation of vulnerabilities and incidents. A key project will be the deployment of a SIEM/SOAR to help alert, detect, and remediate threats to the business. You will work closely with the wider IT team to build out our Vulnerability Management platform and support our drive towards SOC2 Type II certification. - Help deploy and manage the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) application, monitoring security and compliance alerts and remediating any detected incidents. - Monitor key business systems for vulnerabilities and champion the remediation of vulnerabilities that are outside of IT’s purview. - Create processes and procedures to improve the company’s security posture. - Support the company’s drive for SOC2 Type II compliance. - Handle security incidents with the support of the IT team. Qualifications - 3-5 years of experience in Security and Compliance. - Experience in a SaaS first company with a remote workforce is a plus. - Experience with SIEM application deployment and management. - Experience with Google Workspace. - Experience with EDR tools (Jamf Protect, SentinelOne preferred but not required). - Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform. - Familiarity with Vanta or other SaaS security compliance and management tools. - Familiarity with automation, for instance with an automation platform like Zapier, or scripting tools like Python. Requirements - This role has an annual salary range of $85,000 to $105,000 CAD. - Where an offer falls within this range is determined through the interview process. - Compensation progression is tied to demonstrated performance, expanded scope, and sustained contribution over time, not tenure alone. Benefits - Comprehensive benefits and total rewards package designed to support our team as they grow with us. DEI Commitment Viral Nation is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in our agency. Viral Nation welcomes applications from people with visible and non-visible disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruiting and selection process.

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