Information Security Analyst 3

Permanent Full Time

We are seeking an experienced Senior Analyst in Cybersecurity Incident Response (CSIRT) to play a key role in detecting, investigating, and coordinating the response to cybersecurity incidents across the organization. This role is critical to protecting our business, data, and clients by ensuring rapid, effective, and efficient responses to cybersecurity incidents and threats. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in the incident response lifecycle, strong technical skills, and the ability to collaborate across various departments and stakeholders.

As part of our Information Security team, you will lead or play a key role in high-profile investigations and contributing to develop and implement response plans for diverse security incidents. Your work will directly contribute to minimizing risks, safeguarding sensitive information, and enhancing the overall cybersecurity posture of our organization.

What You Will Do

Cybersecurity Incident Response

• Perform the end-to-end security incident response process, including preparation, detection, analysis, containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident review.
• Act as a point of contact and coordinator during security incidents, managing incident communications and escalating as needed.
• Establish and maintain incident response playbooks, procedures, and runbooks aligned with industry frameworks (NIST, ISO 27035, SANS, etc.).
• Coordinate with the Security Operations Center (SOC) team, Threat Intelligence, and Vulnerability Management to proactively detect and respond to potential threats.
• Document, classify, and report security incidents in accordance with established procedures, and and lead root cause analysis (RCA) activities to identify lessons learned and improvement opportunities.
• Participate in tabletop exercises and simulations to assess and improve the organization’s incident response readiness.

Cybersecurity Investigations and Threat Analysis

• Conduct security investigations to determine the cause, scope, and impact of security breaches.
• Perform evidence gathering to support investigations, ensuring chain of custody and compliance with legal and regulatory standards.
• Work with the Threat Intelligence team to analyze and respond to advanced persistent threats (APTs), malware outbreaks, ransomware incidents, and other cyberattacks.
• Stay informed of emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), and apply threat intelligence to incident investigations, response activities, and continuous improvement efforts.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a liaison between the Cybersecurity Incident Response Team (CSIRT) and business units, IT, Legal, Compliance, Risk, and external vendors.
• Assist with internal audit, governance, and risk management teams to ensure alignment with corporate security policies and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate effectively with senior leadership during high-severity incidents, providing regular updates on impact, response activities, and mitigation plans.
• Contribute to the business continuity and disaster recovery teams to ensure seamless integration of incident response with overall organizational resilience.

Process Development and Maturity

• Contribute to enhance and refine the incident response framework to align with evolving threats, business objectives, and regulatory landscapes.
• Help develop and maintain comprehensive incident response policies, standards, and guidelines that address the needs of the business while aligning with global best practices.
• Contribute to key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the effectiveness and efficiency of the incident response program.
• Lead initiatives to automate and optimize incident response activities through the integration of SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response) platforms and other tools.

Mentorship and Technical Leadership

• Serve as a senior technical resource and subject matter expert for the incident response team.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior analysts on investigative methodologies, response techniques, and cybersecurity best practices.
• Review investigation findings and provide quality assurance for incident documentation and reporting.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and operational excellence.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of cybersecurity experience, including at least 3 years of incident response, threat detection, digital forensics, or security operations.
• Hands-on experience investigating and responding to cybersecurity incidents in enterprise environments.
• Strong understanding of the incident response lifecycle and industry frameworks such as NIST 800-61, MITRE ATT&CK, and ISO 27035.
• Experience working with SIEM, EDR/XDR, identity protection, email security, and cloud security technologies.
• Knowledge of Windows, Linux, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Azure, and cloud security concepts.
• Experience performing forensic analysis, log analysis, and threat investigation activities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple investigations and priorities simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• GCIH, GCFA, GCIA, CISSP, CISM, or equivalent are highly desirable.
• Experience in the insurance or financial services sector is a strong asset.
• Familiarity with privacy regulations (GDPR, PIPEDA, CCPA) and industry compliance requirements.
• Experience with SOAR platforms, threat hunting methodologies, and leveraging AI technologies to develop or enhance security operations workflows and automations.
• Experience preparing and delivering incident briefings and executive-level communications during cybersecurity incidents.

Key Competencies

• Critical thinking and problem-solving under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills to work effectively across teams and business units.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of integrity and professionalism.

The base salary for this position is between $85,200.00 - $135,200.00 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.

Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Grow with Canada Life

We’re united by a shared purpose: to improve the financial, physical and mental well-being of Canadians. Our company is trusted by 1 in 3 Canadians and contributes to the strength of communities across the country.

We’re looking for people who live our values everyday: we step up, we do the right thing, and we deliver – for our customers, communities and each other. Are you someone who always strives to do the right thing, who steps up for themselves and others, and who delivers with impact? Then we want to hear from you!

What we offer:

We’re committed to supporting our employees through every stage of their career. Here’s what you can expect as a full-time or part-time permanent team member:

• Career Development: Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry-leading learning programs and up to $2,000 annually towards education reimbursement.
• Health & Wellness: Flexible health and dental benefits, plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well-being.
• Time Off: In addition to regular vacation and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer day.
• Financial Security: Company-matching pension plan, share ownership program and additional investment options.
• Rewards and Recognition: Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more!
• Emphasis on Community: We provide a workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, social clubs and events.

Learn more about Canada Life.

We’re committed to removing barriers and ensuring equal access to employment. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact [email protected]. All information provided will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and Canada Life policies.

Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.