Cyber Threat Intelligence Specialist

Permanent Full Time 

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We are looking for a Cyber Threat Intelligence Specialist.

If successful, you will be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You’ll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.

Are you looking to join an organization that values and understands the importance of cyber threat intelligence strategically, operationally, and tactically? If so then we are looking for you, our next:

Role Description

The Cyber Threat Intelligence Specialist is a critical role reporting to the Director of Threat Intelligence, within our Security Operations Centre (SOC). In support of Lifeco global security operations, the Specialist is responsible for collecting, processing, and analyzing Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI), and providing in-depth analysis of threat actor’s tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) and indicators of compromise (IOC).

They are responsible for drafting and presenting tactical, and operational CTI products and they provide management with threat intelligence and recommendations to reduce the likelihood of exposure to threats.

What you will do 

• Manage and maintain our Threat Intelligence Platform (TIP).
• Create IOCs and review and approve IOC developed by SOC analysts for input into the TIP.
• Collect, process, and analyze tactical and operational CTI.
• Draft intelligence products to amplify context and relevancy of threats.
• Create threat advisories and alerts for operational security teams.
• Develop and present briefings that provide tactical situational awareness.
• Provide direct threat intelligence analytical support to cyber incident response teams to add threat context to active investigations.
• Identify gaps in the threat intelligence service through data analysis and research.
• Assist tactical hunt missions by augmenting detection capabilities and identify possible threats across the operating environment.
• Create and present custom threat briefing materials for tactical security teams to provide situational awareness. 

What you will bring

• A degree or equivalent education in a related discipline such as Computer Science, Digital Forensics, or Cyber Security, Or a Certification in Information Security. Or a combination of training and experience within Cyber Security.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in at least one of eight security domains with a clear understanding of Cyber Threat Intelligence.
• Ability to work independently and function effectively as part of a team in a dynamic environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work under stressful conditions for sustained periods of time.
• The ability to assess data and provide recommendations that will reduce the impact of security incidents.
• A Government of Canada Reliability Check or the eligibility to obtain and maintain one.

Specialized Knowledge:

• Familiarity with the Lockheed Martin Kill Chain analysis, Diamond modeling of cyber threat activity, and/or the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
• Knowledge of information sharing and analysis centres (e.g. FS-ISAC, CCCS, CCTX).
• Ability to author products for peer and management audience levels.
• Knowledge of and familiarity with open-source tools for research and troubleshooting purposes.
• An understanding of cyber advanced persistent threats, threat actors, IOC’s and TTPs.
• Understanding of security technologies (intrusion detection/prevention system, network and operating system security, network firewall, WAF, SIEM, log manager, VPN).
• Knowledge of incident handling processes and techniques.
• Knowledge of the cyber threat landscape and how to apply attacker motivation, capability, and intent to an organizational threat profile.
• Analytical capabilities and a strong ability to think creatively when approaching issues.

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The base salary for this position is between $68,600.00- $114,300.00 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.

Be your best at Canada Life- Apply today!

Being a part of Canada Life means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success.

You can be your best here. You’re part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You’ll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.

Together, as part of a great team, you’ll deliver on our shared purpose to improve the well-being of Canadians. It’s our driving force. Become part of a strong and successful company that’s trusted by millions of Canadians to do the right thing.

Canada Life serves?the financial security needs of more than 13 million people across Canada, with additional operations in Europe and the United States. As members of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies, we’re one of Canada’s leading insurers with interests in life insurance, health insurance, investment and retirement savings. We offer a broad portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions for individuals, families, businesses and organizations.?

We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee?has the opportunity to?reach their potential.?

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Canada Life policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact talentacquisitioncanada@canadalife.com.

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

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