Security Platform Analyst

Sun Life

. Ensure Cyber Security capabilities and protection mechanisms are running well .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeToronto • CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$70,000 - CA$105,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Cyber Security capabilities and protection mechanisms, with a strong focus on cloud security tools and frameworks. Proven ability to manage operational processes, communicate effectively, and collaborate with security teams to mitigate risks.

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Cyber Security ExpertiseCloud Security Toolset ExperienceIncident Management ProficiencyTechnical Communication SkillsGovernment Security Clearance

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Hard Skills

Cyber Security FrameworksSecurity Products and PlatformsIncident ManagementTicket ManagementTriage and Resolution

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationCollaboration SkillsIndependent Work Ability

Tools & Technologies

CrowdStrikeNetSkopeWizHashiCorpAWS Secrets Manager

Certifications & Qualifications

CCMCISMCISSPCISA

Industry Keywords

Financial Industry ExperienceCybersecurity RisksOperational ProcessesRACI DocumentationCSIRT Processes

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure Cyber Security capabilities and protection mechanisms are running well
Manage the ticket queue and provide initial support for problems and ticket intake
Triage tickets and either resolve them or forward them to the appropriate operational team
Provide technical expertise as a subject matter expert in various security technologies
Collaborate with security teams to ensure services meet requirements
Communicate operational issues, status, and escalations
Verify that appropriate controls protect the organization against cybersecurity risks
Continuously improve operational and security platform processes
Transition and operationalize projects as implementation ends
Develop RACI documents and educate business-as-usual teams on day-to-day work
Document, update, and maintain cybersecurity playbooks, policies, and knowledge base articles supporting Incident Management and CSIRT processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

University degree/college diploma in related discipline(s) or equivalent work experience
3+ years in security IT industry experience
Experience with cloud security toolset, including CrowdStrike, NetSkope, Wiz, HashiCorp, AWS Secrets Manager
Professional designation in IT security such as CCM, CISM, CISSP, or CISA preferred
Familiarity with Cyber Security frameworks such as NIST and MITRE and security tools and services
Work experience in the Financial Industry preferred
Strong technical aptitude with the ability to meet client expectations
Ability to work independently and deliver expected outcomes
Strong technical skills in one or more security products and platforms: endpoints, crypto, email, cloud, perimeter, application, proxy management, EDR products, DDoS protection, SIEM
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Strong spoken and written communication skills, including communicating technical issues to peers and management
Successful candidate must obtain a Government of Canada Reliability Status security clearance through Sun Life

Benefits

Comp & perks

Great Place to Work® Certified in Canada and the US
Great Place to Work® award for Best Workplaces for #HybridWork
Named “Best Places to Work” by Glassdoor
Canada Award for Excellence for Mental Health at Work
Flex hours and Flexible hybrid work model including in-country work-from-home if you prefer
Competitive salary and bonus structure influenced by market range data
15 days vacation per year plus 5 care days and an innovative sabbatical program
Pension, stock, and savings programs to help build and enhance your future financial security
A friendly, collaborative, and inclusive culture
Continuous improvement journey in developing the next greatest digital enterprise experience