Alter Solutions Group

Alter Solutions Group

L3 SOC Analyst / Incident Responder

Montréal, , Canada

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 183 days ago
PythonPowerShellCybersecurityPenetration TestingNetwork SecuritySIEMDetection EngineeringIncident ResponseProject ManagementTCP/IPFirewallCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingMentoring

About the role

  • We have our offices located in downtown Montreal, directly connected to the city's metro network.
  • In this role, you will be responsible for leading advanced threat detection, incident response activities, and driving the continuous improvement of our security operations.
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Responsibilities

  • Incident Response: Lead incident response efforts, including investigation, containment, eradication, and recovery. Coordinate with other teams to manage and mitigate security incidents, ensuring minimal impact on business operations.
  • Forensics and Analysis: Perform in-depth forensic analysis on compromised systems, including malware analysis, network traffic analysis, and log analysis. Document findings and provide detailed incident reports.
  • Security Improvements: Collaborate with the SOC team to continuously improve detection capabilities, including tuning and optimizing SIEM rules, developing custom scripts, and integrating new tools and technologies.
  • Incident Playbooks: Develop and maintain incident response playbooks, ensuring they are up-to-date and aligned with the latest threat landscape and industry best practices.
  • Project management and local HR support

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in a SOC environment, with a focus on incident response and advanced threat detection.
  • Proven track record of handling complex security incidents and conducting forensic investigations.

Skills

  • Expertise in SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, QRadar), IDS/IPS, firewalls, and endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools.
  • Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation and custom detection use cases.
  • Strong understanding of network protocols, malware analysis, and cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK, NIST).
  • Experience with threat hunting techniques and tools, as well as familiarity with threat intelligence platforms.
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  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure during high-stress incidents.
  • Strong communication skills, capable of explaining technical issues to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • A proactive mindset with a passion for staying current with the latest cybersecurity trends and threats.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field is preferred.
  • Additional Information
  • 3 days in the office / 2 days on remote
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Company info

  • We are looking for an experienced L3 SOC Analyst / Incident Responder to join our cybersecurity team.
  • You will be a key player in protecting our clients digital assets from sophisticated cyber threats. (3 days on site, 2 day on remote)
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