Our client is seeking a Technical Security Analyst to support day-to-day security operations across its hybrid IT environment. This hands-on role focuses on monitoring, alert triage, endpoint protection, and incident investigation using industry-standard tools. The ideal candidate brings 3–5 years of technical security experience, a sharp eye for anomalies, and the ability to respond quickly and thoroughly to threats. The ideal candidate will be available immediately and able to commute to Hamilton, Ontario on a hybrid basis. This is a 4 month contract role to start.
You’ll be working within an established environment that includes Microsoft Sentinel, Defender Suite, Arctic Wolf, Tenable, Cisco, and Palo Alto. Cloud security knowledge is considered a bonus.

QUALIFICATIONS:

3–5 years in a hands-on security analyst or SOC role
Strong understanding of endpoint protection, SIEM monitoring, and threat analysis
Experience working with at least one or more of the following: Sentinel, Defender, Tenable, Palo Alto, Cisco
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Familiarity with cloud environments (Azure) is an asset
Security certifications (e.g., Security+, CEH, GSEC) are a plus
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Monitor security alerts via Microsoft Sentinel and external SOC (Arctic Wolf) feeds
Triage, investigate, and respond to threats across endpoints, network, and cloud environments
Perform in-depth analysis of logs, firewall events, and endpoint protection data
Assist in managing and tuning tools like Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Defender for Identity
Collaborate with vulnerability management efforts using Tenable
Support investigations involving Palo Alto firewalls and Cisco networking equipment
Contribute to incident response playbooks and documentation
Identify opportunities to reduce noise, improve alert fidelity, and strengthen defenses