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CIBC Sr. Analyst, Information Security in Toronto, Ontario
We’re building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing what’s right for our clients.
At CIBC, we embrace your strengths and your ambitions, so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute.
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What you’ll be doing
CIBC’s Security Operations Centre (SOC) manages the lifecycle of Information Security, especially Incident Response. As a Sr. Analyst, Information Security on the SOC team, your responsibilities will include triaging information security alerts and events, security risk and impact assessments, escalating risk or impact events for further investigation, and finally, documentation and reporting. You will ensure that the monitoring of information security alerts are being identified, tracked, and remediated. In this role you will be responsible for monitoring security alerts, performing triage, and escalating risk or impacting events through the SOC’s incident response process.
At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. You’ll have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement where you’ll spend 1-3 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote.
This role requires you to work on-site & remote from home in a rotational multi-day / 12 hr shift support environment that can include working holidays.
How you’ll succeed
Triage Support – Perform triage of all information security alerts sent to the SOC through both technical monitoring and other notification mechanisms (telephone, email). Provide a basic level risk assessment of the security alerts. Both understand the parameters for escalation and execute quickly on those parameters. Ensure all SLA/SLO expectations are met.
Reporting/Documentation – Upon completion of alert triage, have an ability to effectively and thoroughly document the technical, risk, impact, and outcomes of the triage to support both investigation escalation and management reporting. Assist in process documentation currency to ensure up to date triage functions.
Team Work: Have a strong ability to work in a dynamic team environment (both onsite/in-office and remote) to ensure effective SOC operations to with a goal of information security risk reduction.
Who you are
You can demonstrate a strong understanding or experience in an Information Security Operations role including aspects of Cyber Security Frameworks (NIST), CIA Triad, and basic risk assessment methodologies. Previous experience in a SOC or NOC is an asset. You have a good understanding of security threats (e.g. malware, network threats, etc.). You have experience in various network and computer security investigation tools (SIEM, NIDS, Firewalls, etc.). You have working knowledge of log analysis and networks.
You have the educational qualifications. You have an Associate's Degree/College Diploma in Information Technology. It is an asset if you are certified in Comptia Security+, SSCP (Systems Security Certified Practitioner) or related Microsoft designations. Any previous experience with SOAR, SIEM or OSINT tools or familiarity with Cloud technologies would be an asset.
You give meaning to data analysis. You enjoy investigating complex problems and making sense of information. You're confident in your ability to communicate detailed information in an impactful way.
You understand that success is in the details. You notice things that others don't. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision making.
You're digitally savvy. You seek out innovative solutions and embrace evolving technologies. You can easily adapt to new tools and trends.
Values matter to you . You bring your real self to work and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.
What CIBC Offers
At CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential. We aspire to give you a career, rather than just a paycheck.
We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a benefits program, defined benefit pension plan, an employee share purchase plan, a vacation offering, wellbeing support, and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program.
Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients.
We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development.
*Subject to plan and program terms and conditions
What you need to know
CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation, please contact Mailbox.careers-carrieres@cibc.com
You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit.
We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency, MS Office). Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you, all that you have to offer, and give you the opportunity to learn more about us.
Job Location
Toronto-CC East 12th Floor
Employment Type
Regular
Weekly Hours
37.5
Skills
Security Operations, Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR), SIEM Tools
At CIBC, we are in business to help our clients, employees and shareholders achieve what is important to them. Our ability to create value for all CIBC stakeholders is driven by a business culture based on common values: Trust, Teamwork and Accountability.
Working with CIBC makes you a part of a work environment committed to our clients, employees and communities - a place where you can excel.
Every day, our 44,000 employees help our clients achieve their financial goals, because what matters to our clients, matters to us.