SOC Security Analyst L2

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Job Description

SOC Security Analyst L2

Position 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.
• The SOC Intermediate Security Analyst is a more senior member of the SOC who is responsible for providing second-level support and leadership during security incident investigations as well as general guidance and mentoring to the SOC Analyst. Your future duties and responsibilities
• Managing security alerts detected by security systems such as Intrusion Detection Systems (NIDS, WIDS, HIDS), Log Monitoring, File Integrity monitoring and Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM) systems.
• Investigating alerts indicating potential security incidents.
• Report and investigate potential security incidents.
• Provide recommendations to clients for containment and eradication of threats.
• Maintain Intrusion Detection/Prevention signatures.
• Assisting in IT security investigations, exercises and tests.
• Produce and update security operations processes and procedures.
• Provide training and guidance to SOC Security Analysts in the execution of their duties.
• Transfer knowledge to colleagues via delivery of training/mentoring and clear concise documentation.
• Research, consultation with colleagues and training to maintain awareness of trends in new security threats, technologies and regulations.
• Provide off-hours on-call support on a rotation basis. Required qualifications to be successful in this role
Technical:
• Demonstrated experience leading efforts to identify and resolve systems issues.
• Demonstrated experience in network analysis and advanced networking fundamentals
• 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 two (2) years demonstrated experience in information systems technology in a security role within the last five (5) years.

Interpersonal:
• Strong interpersonal relationship skills and experience communicating effectively with clients, vendors and colleagues.
• Team player, excellent communication skills, good time management.

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).

Certifications

• 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.

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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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