Loopio is looking for a Security Operations Specialist to join our growing Information Security Team and play a key role in protecting our systems data and this role youll help ensure that security monitoring detection and response processes are operating effectively as Loopio scales.
This Security Operations Specialist will monitor security alerts investigate potential threats and support incident response activities across Loopios environment. This role will also work cross-functionally with customer-facing teams to support security-related customer inquiries and contribute to customer trust and buyer enablement.
This is a hands-on role well suited for someone who enjoys technical investigation clear communication and connecting security operations to real business outcomes in a collaborative fast-paced environment.
Note: This is an existing vacancy on the team
What Youll Be Doing
Monitor and investigate security events across network platforms and cloud environments
Support security incident response through investigation escalation and follow-up activities
Review authentication activity access controls and system configurations to identify potential gaps
Support with maintaining the effectiveness of security operational controls and practices aligned with SOC 2 and ISO requirements
Maintain and support logging and monitoring controls across infrastructure and cloud services
Participate in BCP/DR testing and related documentation activities
Support the Information Security team with ongoing governance risk and compliance (GRC) activities
Collaborate with Engineering and Product to support secure software development practices
Work cross-functionally to support security operations and customer trust initiatives
What Youll Bring to the Team
Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity Computer Science IT or related technical field
35 years of experience in security operations SOC incident response or IT operations with a strong security focus
Solid understanding of security monitoring incident handling access management and logging practices in production environments
Experience supporting security controls aligned to frameworks such as SOC 2 and ISO 27001/42001
Hands-on experience working in cloud and modern technology environments including macOS AWS and Linux-based systems
Familiarity with SIEM SAST DAST WAF and cloud security technology
Experience reviewing security events investigating incidents and contributing to follow-up activities
Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain security topics to both technical and non-technical stakeholders and work effectively with cross-functional partners
A proactive detail-oriented mindset with sound judgment on when to escalate and when to proceed independently while collaborating across teams
Professional certifications such as
CompTIA Security
ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
GSOC or GIAC Applied Knowledge Certifications
Cloud security certifications from AWS or Azure or
Comparable hands-on security credentials
Where Youll Work
We are currently only looking for candidates who reside in the Greater Toronto Area and can access our co-working space in Downtown Toronto for the occasional team get-together.
Loopio is a remote-first workplace because we recognize the advantages of working flexibly. We are HQd in Canada with established hub regions around the world where we hire from.
Our employees (or Loopers as we call ourselves!) live and work in Canada (British Columbia and Ontario) London and India (specifically in Gujarat Maharashtra and Bengaluru).
The majority of our team is based in ON and BC which means these employees live and work remotely within a 300km radius of Toronto (within Ontario) and Vancouver (Within BC).
We offer flexible co-working locations available to Loopers in ON and BC. Those based in ON have the option of working out of our convenient co-working space located in the heart of Downtown Toronto and a 12-minute walk from Union Station. BC Loopers have the option to work centrally in Vancouver. It is whatever works best for you!
Youll collaborate with your teams virtually across the UK India and North America (were just a Zoom call and Slack message away!) with core sync hours and focus time for headsdown work during the workday
We encourage asynchronous collaboration to effectively work as a global #OneTeam!
Why Youll Working at Loopio
Your manager supports your development by providing ongoing feedback and regular 1-on-1s we leverage Lattice for our 1:1s and performance conversations
You will have the opportunity to elevate your craft and the opportunity to explore your creativity with a dedicated professional mastery allowance for more learning support! We encourage experimentation and innovative thinking to drive business impact.
We offer a wide range of health and wellness benefits to support your physical and mental well-being starting day 1 with Loopio.
Well set you up to work remotely with a MacBook laptop a monthly phone and internet subsidy and a work-from-home budget to help get your home office all set up.
Youll be joining a supportive culture that has thoughtfully built out opportunities for connections in a remote first environment.
Participate in townhalls AMA (Ask-Me-Anything) and quarterly celebrations to celebrate the big wins and milestones as #oneteam!
Our four active Employee Resource Groups offer opportunities for employees to learn and connect year-round.
Youll be a part of an award-winning workplace with an opportunity to make a big impact on the business.
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