Cyber Security Analyst

The Cyber Security Analyst has expertise in cyber security, incident response, threat investigation, vulnerability management, and risk mitigation to support Innovation Federal Credit Union’s overall security posture. Reporting to the VP Information & Cyber Security, this role is responsible for identifying, assessing, investigating, and mitigating security threats while ensuring security alerts are effectively monitored and addressed.

We are looking for candidates with strong technical and analytical skills, a proactive approach to cyber security, and the ability to identify opportunities to strengthen security processes and controls. The successful candidate will have experience working with enterprise technology environments and applying cyber security principles, tools, and methodologies to protect organizational systems, networks, applications, and information. Key responsibilities include:

• Assess information security risk and support the remediation of identified vulnerabilities across networks, systems, and applications.
• Triage, investigate, and resolve security events and incidents.
• Report on security findings and provide recommendations for corrective action.
• Perform vulnerability assessments using applicable IT security tools and methodologies.
• Assess the security and risk posture of IT networks, systems, software applications, and vendors within the Vendor Management Program.
• Identify opportunities to reduce security risk and document appropriate risk acceptance or mitigation options.
• Conduct threat hunting and security reviews to identify potential vulnerabilities, gaps, and emerging threats.
• Develop and maintain security playbooks outlining required steps for responding to and mitigating security threats.
• Identify opportunities to enhance alert management processes and create efficiencies in security monitoring and response.
• Provide regular status reporting on security initiatives, including outstanding issues and areas requiring attention.
• Promote awareness of applicable regulatory standards, upstream risks, and cyber security industry best practices across the organization.
• Analyze server, network, and IT service requirements and recommend improvements aligned with security best practices.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant experience working in an Information Technology environment.
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) designation or a related cyber security certification.
• Advanced knowledge and/or certification in cyber security principles, ITIL Foundations, and COBIT Governance.
• Advanced knowledge and/or certification related to Microsoft enterprise systems.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft 365 Security, Microsoft Azure Security, Windows enterprise environments, and Windows operating systems.
• Experience administering and maintaining IT security controls within an organization.
• Strong knowledge of technical infrastructure, networks, applications, and systems.
• Strong understanding of adversary tactics and techniques, including the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
• Strong blue team capabilities, including system security, system auditing, threat intelligence, incident handling, investigation, and detection.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess vulnerabilities, investigate security events, and recommend appropriate remediation.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and customer service skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple security activities and priorities while maintaining effective documentation and follow-through.
• Embraces a growth mindset with a commitment to continuous learning and staying current with evolving cyber security threats, technologies, and practices.
• Digitally capable and comfortable adapting to new technologies, tools, systems, and evolving security processes.

ABOUT US

Hi! We’re Innovation Federal Credit Union. Our purpose is to simplify banking for all Canadians. We like to keep it simple. We have three values – Accountability, Integrity, and Respect – and we are constantly striving to improve our organization to make it better for you (our member and prospective employee)!

How are we different from other Credit Unions? We’ve put in the work to become a federal credit union – just one of three in Canada – to secure the future of our organization and continue to grow across Canada. We are proudly rooted in Saskatchewan, but our vision is national, or as we like to say, "Made in Sask, Built for Canada".

What sets us apart:

• Commitment to Community: $1.1 million was given to local organizations last year who are making a difference
• Strong focus on Diversity and Inclusion: Nearly 22% of InnovationNation proudly identifies as part of a designated group, reflecting our strong commitment to fostering a diverse workplace
• Benefits that start when you do: Our full-time staff participate in a 7% employer-matched pension plan, extended health benefits, employee and family assistance program, and a staff loan rate. These benefits all start on Day 1 of employment, no waiting period!

In the spirit of Truth and Reconciliation, we acknowledge that we are on the traditional territories of the many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit who have graced these lands for millennia.

We are privileged to live on, work on and enjoy the benefits of these lands, now known as Canada.