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Senior Security Specialist
BDO Canada. Monitor, investigate, and respond to cybersecurity events, alerts, and incidents across enterprise environments .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in cybersecurity operations, incident response, and threat detection, with a strong focus on analyzing and remediating security incidents. Proficient in developing security procedures and collaborating with technology teams to enhance security measures across various environments.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Cybersecurity OperationsIncident ResponseThreat DetectionSecurity TechnologiesRisk Assessment
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Hard Skills
Security Incident InvestigationRoot Cause AnalysisVulnerability AnalysisSecurity FrameworksRemediation CoordinationOperational Security ExpertiseSecurity MonitoringThreat Detection MethodologiesSecurity Procedures DevelopmentPost-Incident Reviews
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication SkillsMentoringCollaboration
Tools & Technologies
Enterprise Security TechnologiesCloud SecurityEndpoint SecurityIdentity SecurityDigital Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
Industry-Recognized Cybersecurity Certifications
Industry Keywords
CybersecuritySecurity OperationsIncident ResponseThreat DetectionCompliance ActivitiesSecurity AssessmentsBest PracticesOperational ProcessesSecurity AwarenessService Delivery Solutions
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesCloudCyber Security
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Monitor, investigate, and respond to cybersecurity events, alerts, and incidents across enterprise environments
- Analyze security incidents, including containment, remediation coordination, root cause analysis, and post-incident reviews
- Administer and optimize security technologies supporting monitoring, detection, prevention, and response
- Conduct proactive threat and vulnerability analysis
- Collaborate with technology teams to prioritize, track, and remediate security vulnerabilities and risks
- Develop and maintain security procedures, response playbooks, and operational processes
- Conduct investigations to identify, contain, and remediate cybersecurity threats and incidents
- Support security assessments, audits, and compliance activities by providing operational security expertise and evidence
- Evaluate, implement, and maintain security technologies and capabilities
- Contribute to security awareness and knowledge-sharing initiatives
- Mentor junior team members and provide guidance on security processes, technologies, and best practices
- Participate in on-call and incident response activities as required
- Identify and recommend effective service delivery and security solutions
- Participate in adoption of digital tools and strategies
Requirements
What you’ll need- Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent education and experience
- 5+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on security operations, incident response, threat detection, or cyber defense
- Strong knowledge of security operations, incident response, threat detection methodologies, and cybersecurity practices
- Experience with enterprise security technologies supporting monitoring, detection, investigation, and response activities
- Experience investigating security incidents and coordinating remediation activities across technology teams
- Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, standards, and industry best practices
- Experience supporting security capabilities across cloud, endpoint, identity, and enterprise technology environments is considered an asset
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to assess risks and recommend practical security solutions
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders clearly and effectively
- Industry-recognized cybersecurity certifications are considered an asset
- Ability to work in a blended model involving office, client site, and virtual work
Benefits
Comp & perks- Award-winning people-first workplace culture
- Personal and professional growth opportunities
- Learning and professional development opportunities
- Local and national community and charity events
- Comprehensive benefits from day one
- Flexible personal time off policy
- Wellness initiative reimbursement
- Flexible blended work model
- Inclusive and accessible workplace
- Opportunities to contribute to community initiatives