Security Analyst

Position: Security Analyst

Length: 6 months contract

Location: Montreal Quebec

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Security Analyst to enhance and optimize our cybersecurity posture. This temporary position will focus on fine-tuning threat detection models ensuring best practices in endpoint protection and improving the utilization of our security tools and platforms. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with advanced security technologies and a strong understanding of threat analysis and vulnerability management with the ability to document and communicate the completed work.

Key Responsibilities

Phase 1

• Darktrace Optimization:
• Review and adjust Darktrace models to improve detection accuracy and reduce false positives.
• Monitor alerts and provide recommendations for tuning AI-driven threat detection.
• CrowdStrike Utilization:
• Assess current CrowdStrike deployment and configurations.
• Implement best practices to maximize endpoint protection and threat intelligence capabilities.
• Microsoft Purview & Defender:
• Assist in setting up and configuring Microsoft Purview for data governance and compliance.
• Provide guidance on leveraging Purview for data classification risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Optimize Microsoft Defender for endpoint and cloud security ensuring advanced threat protection features are fully utilized.
• Develop and maintain documentation for security configurations and processes.
• Provide training and guidance to internal teams on security tool usage.

Phase 2

• Tenable Vulnerability Management:
• Help configure and optimize Tenable for vulnerability scanning and reporting.
• Interpret scan results and collaborate with teams to remediate identified risks.
• FortiGate & FortiAnalyzer:
• Support the setup and ongoing use of FortiGate firewall and FortiAnalyzer for network security monitoring.
• Analyze logs and reports to identify potential threats and recommend improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity Information Technology or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Hands-on experience with Darktrace CrowdStrike Microsoft Purview Microsoft Defender Tenable and Fortinet products.
• Strong understanding of network security endpoint protection and vulnerability management.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Skills

• Relevant certifications (e.g. CISSP CEH CompTIA Security CrowdStrike CCFA Fortinet NSE Microsoft Security certifications).
• Experience in scripting or automation for security tasks.
• Familiarity with SIEM platforms and incident response processes.

Prosperity/Fluid thanks you for your interest in this opportunity. However only candidates with the required qualifications will be contacted.

Prosperity/Fluid adheres to the principles of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. We welcome and encourage diversity in our workplace.

Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada.