Manager, Threat Hunting – Incident Response

PwC

. Serve as the escalation contact for confirmed and high-impact incidents .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeToronto • CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$112,400 - CA$162,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Incident Response and Management, with a strong focus on coordinating technical investigations and leading security teams. Proficient in utilizing security tools and preparing comprehensive reports while ensuring compliance with service level agreements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Incident Response ManagementSecurity Tools KnowledgeLeadership in Security OperationsPerformance Evaluation and FeedbackCyber-Attack and Threat Vector Analysis

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Hard Skills

Incident ResponseInformation SecurityCyber-Attack AnalysisRisk ManagementReport PreparationKPI MonitoringSecurity Incident ManagementTroubleshootingVendor ManagementQuality Assurance

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationLeadership SkillsAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

SIEMEDRWindows Operating SystemLinux Operating SystemUnix Operating System

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPGIACEC-Council

Industry Keywords

MSSP EnvironmentSecurity Incident ReportsService Level AgreementsStakeholder EngagementTraining and Mentoring Programs

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the escalation contact for confirmed and high-impact incidents
Oversee technical investigations and coordinate response activities across multiple teams
Lead technical ownership of the Level 2 senior security analysts' team
Guide Level 2 senior security analysts in troubleshooting, escalation, and resolution of complex or critical security issues
Coordinate incident response and recovery actions and ensure countermeasures and remediation steps are implemented
Review and validate security incident reports and recommendations
Conduct quality assurance reviews of incident reports and provide feedback
Collaborate on complex or high-severity incidents requiring further investigation or intervention
Conduct performance evaluations and feedback sessions
Develop and deliver training and mentoring programs
Work with clients and stakeholders to provide strategic and technical guidance
Monitor and report KPIs and metrics, ensuring service level agreements and objectives are achieved
Communicate regularly with shift leads regarding daily security operations metrics, KPIs, and SLAs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a relevant area of study, with a preference for Computer Science or Computer Engineering
Industry certifications such as CISSP, GIAC suite, or EC-Council are an asset
Experience in an MSSP environment
Minimum of 6 years in Information Technology
Minimum of 4 years in Information Security
Proficient in Incident Response and Management
Knowledge of security tools such as SIEM and EDR
Knowledge of Windows, Linux, and Unix operating systems
In-depth knowledge of cyber-attacks, threat vectors, risk management, and incident management
Knowledge of applications, databases, and middleware to address security threats
Proficient in preparing reports, dashboards, and documentation
Experience in vendor management
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
No work visa sponsorship available

Benefits

Comp & perks

Variable incentive pay programs for eligible employees
Competitive compensation package
Inclusive benefits
Flexibility programs
Continuous development environment
Accommodation throughout the application, interview, and employment process