SOC Security Analyst L1 - R1

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SOC Security Analyst L1 - R1

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SOC Security Analyst L1 - R1Role Description

The Security Operations Centre (SOC) monitors security alerts from the SIEM (Security Incident and Event Management system), and investigates suspected security incidents in order to make recommendations for containment and eradication.

As part of the SOC team, the SOC Security Analysts monitor security alerts, determine severity and impacts as well as participates in in security incident investigations and recommendations. Your future duties and responsibilities
• Monitor security alerts of potential hacker attacks detected by security systems such as: Intrusion Detection & Prevention Systems (NIDS, HIDS, WIDS), Log Monitoring, File Integrity Monitoring and Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM) systems.
• Determine and classify the severity of alerts and assess potential impacts.
• Report and investigate potential security incidents.
• Provide recommendations to clients for containment and eradication of threats in order to reduce the risk of security incidents.
• Maintain Intrusion Detection/Prevention signatures.
• Update security operations processes and procedures.
• Assist in IT security investigations, exercises and tests.
• Research, consultation with colleagues and training to maintain awareness of trends in new security threats, technologies and regulations.
• Since this is a 24x7x365 environment, shift work (rotation) is required. Required qualifications to be successful in this role
Technical:
• Understanding, and preferably some experience as well, of networking and TCP/IP.
• Strong troubleshooting, reasoning and problem solving skills.

Consulting:
• Demonstrated experience in effective communication, both verbal and written, to both technical and non-technical personnel.
• Ability to speak, write in fluent English.
• Desirable: Ability to speak, write in fluent French.

Industry:
• Minimum of one (1) year experience or education in information systems technology with a security focus, within the last three (3) years.

Interpersonal:
• Strong interpersonal relationship skills.
• Team player willing to share knowledge and learn from others.

Project Management:
• Good time-management and organizational skills and ability to work autonomously in a dynamic environment.

Clearance:
• Ability to obtain a Government of Canada security clearance of Level 1 (Enhanced Reliability Clearance - ERC).
• Desirable: Ability to obtain a Government of Canada security clearance of Level II (Secret).

Certificates
• A non-mandatory asset would be completion of a post-secondary educational program in IT Security or Computer Sciences from a recognized community college or university.

One or more of the following certifications are strong assets:
• ITIL, GCIA, CCNA, CISSP Build your career with us.

It is an extraordinary time to be in business. As digital transformation continues to accelerate, CGI is at the center of this change—supporting our clients’ digital journeys and offering our professionals exciting career opportunities.

At CGI, our success comes from the talent and commitment of our professionals. As one team, we share the challenges and rewards that come from growing our company, which reinforces our culture of ownership. All of our professionals benefit from the value we collectively create.

Be part of building one of the largest independent technology and business services firms in the world.

Learn more about CGI at www.cgi.com.

No unsolicited agency referrals please.

CGI is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, CGI is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in accordance with provincial legislation. Please let us know if you require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during any aspect of the recruitment process and we will work with you to address your needs.

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