Analyst, Cybersecurity

Job Summary

The incumbent is responsible for setting the cybersecurity vision for the company to improve the security of stores, warehouses, the distribution center and head office. The Senior Cybersecurity Analyst works closely with the IT infrastructure and legal teams, and provides excellent customer service. In addition, this role requires providing the best expertise to ensure the operation, resolution and optimization of the technological resources used in the points of service.

Key Accountabilities

  • Participate in establishing Dollarama's cybersecurity vision and governance;
  • Perform network monitoring and intrusion detection analysis using various computer network defense tools, such as intrusion detection/prevention systems, firewalls and host-based security systems;
  • Perform log-based and endpoint-based threat detection to detect and protect against threats from multiple sources;
  • Correlate activity between assets (endpoints, network, applications) and environments (on-premise, cloud) to identify anomalous activity patterns;
  • Review alerts and sensor data, and document formal technical incident reports;
  • Work with filtering and wire hunting teams;
  • Work with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) to manage/tune the system, create/manage detection content, and actively monitor alerts;
  • Correlate network, cloud and endpoint activity across all environments to identify attacks and unauthorized use;
  • Research emerging threats and vulnerabilities to facilitate incident identification;
  • Provide incident support to users, including mitigation measures to contain activity and facilitate forensic analysis if required;
  • Perform security testing on computers prior to implementation to ensure security;
  • Provide Level II support and, where necessary, investigate security incidents and ensure full resolution;
  • Take the lead in the investigation of major cyber security incidents;
  • Keep abreast of new emerging threats and vulnerabilities, and be active in the security community;
  • Analyze security impacts when implementing new software or operating systems;
  • Participate in the documentation of security elements following the implementation of new security projects or software;
  • Develop and maintain standards, guides and rules for the technological security of the company's systems and infrastructures;
  • Act as administrator for the installation, configuration and maintenance of security-related tools and applications;
  • Advise development teams on secure application programming standards;
  • Select modules for the 'cybersecurity awareness' program for Dollarama employees;
  • Analyze security logs from various IT systems such as servers (AD, Exchange, etc.), firewall, Anti-Spam, EDR, IDS/IPS, etc;

Job Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years' experience in IT in a similar position.
  • Computer science degree and computer security training.
  • Very good knowledge of Microsoft products (Windows 7, Windows 10, Office suite 2007, 2010 and 2016).
  • Good knowledge of Active Directory, AD security and Office365.
  • Good knowledge of security tools (Firewall, Anti-Spam, IDS/IPS, EDR).
  • Good log analysis skills on different operating systems such as Windows, Linux, Unix and security tools.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills.
  • Collaborative, autonomous, professional and service-oriented.
  • Demonstrates reliability, rigor and flexibility.
  • CISSP an asset.
  • Bilingualism (French and English).