Job Specifications
Location: Ontario Remote Worker, Canada
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Cybersecurity Engineer
Canada (Remote)
Position Summary
We have a current vacancy for a Cybersecurity Engineer to join our Team in Canada. Cyberattacks have been on the rise around the globe, with hackers and other criminals targeting businesses large and small to steal valuable information or bring computer networks to a halt. Cyber Security Engineers are valued for their ability to protect an organization’s information and systems from such attacks.
This position is responsible for providing ongoing information security services to all aspects of the on premise, cloud and corporate IT environments. This position will require working across several security functions and have a strong primary focus on vulnerability management and security awareness activities.
Essential Functions
Must be able to lead cyber incident response activities and coordinate remediation actions across multiple teams.
Must have working knowledge of threat actor tactics and techniques.
Must be able to perform digital forensics on Thales devices as part of the incident response process as well as investigations.
Must be able to help assess current security monitoring posture and engage vendors to drive improvements in their service.
Must be able to support investigations with HR and Legal teams and present findings to stakeholders around access management, security investigations and actions requiring data gathering and analysis.
Must be able to work with stakeholders to partner on remediating vulnerabilities in systems.
Must have experience with deploying and monitoring Endpoint Detection & Response tools across workstations and servers.
Must be able to help define technical security requirements and recommendations on new IT and business projects.
Must be able to identify cybersecurity risks and recommend/deploy controls to mitigate risks or reduce to an acceptable level.
Responsible for being a technical lead and work with IS/IT teams on topics such as EDR/XDR, E-Mail security, tool configuration and deployment, system defense hardening, etc.
Responsible for providing input to help mature all Security Monitoring and Incident Response processes.
Responsible for providing security engineering solutions and support during incidents, proactively considering the prevention of similar incidents from occurring in the future.
Responsible for developing a plan to mature the Security Monitoring program and engage with vendor on process improvements.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in computer information systems, programming, engineering or a related field with a minimum of 5+ years of relevant work experience in information technology and security, responding to security incidents and performing investigations, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
5 to 7 years of experience in Cybersecurity domains.
3 to 5 years of experience in responding to Security events with ability to document remediation steps and lessons learned.
Strong knowledge of core IT and Security infrastructures including Active Directory, Microsoft Windows security controls, SIEM, AV, IPS, vulnerability scanners etc.
Must be able to work with minimal direction in an office without any team members in the same location
Strong communication, negotiation and analytical skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Strong knowledge of all aspects of information security within the Prevent, Detect and Respond domains.
Must be highly analytical and detail-oriented, with organizational skills to manage assigned work to completion.
This role requires eligibility for access to trade-controlled technologies, including Controlled Goods Program clearance and Secret Security Clearance.
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) 107,000.00 - 134,000.00 CAD Annual.
This reflects how companies in a similar industry and geographic region generally pay for similar jobs. This range helps the Company make pay decisions as one data point among many. Where a position falls within this range is also dependent on other factors including – but not limited to – the employee’s career path history, competencies, skills and performance, as well as the company’s annual salary budget, the customer’s program requirements, and the company’s internal equity. Thales may offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s status protected by local, state, or federal law.
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About the Company
Thales (Euronext Paris: HO) is a global leader in advanced technologies specialized in three business domains: Defence & Security, Aeronautics & Space, and Cybersecurity & Digital identity. It develops products and solutions that help make the world safer, greener and more inclusive.
The Group invests close to EUR4 billion a year in Research & Development, particularly in key innovation areas such as AI, cybersecurity, quantum technologies, cloud technologies and 6G.
Thales has close to 81,000 employees in 68 countries. In...
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