Security Operations Analyst II, Information Security

We are hiring a Security Operations Analyst II Information Security!Reporting To:Manager Security OperationsFull-Time/Part- Time:Full-timePosting Date:January 27 2026Closing Date:February 6 2026Salary Range:$66685 - $106695Hours of Work:8:30 a.m. 5:00 :Office Location: 12.4TorontoGreat location! Steps away from the main public transit station What we offer:Highly competitive compensation package which includes a base salary bonus benefits and career advancement opportunities! *Eligibility for benefits is dependent on the terms of employmentThe Opportunity Reporting to the Manager Information Security and working closely with our Infrastructure team the Senior Security Operations Analyst role is to ensure the operation of in-house security systems. This includes supporting audits security operations reporting engage with our Security Operations Centre vendor and end point device security. This person will also analyze and resolve security breaches and vulnerability issues in a timely and accurate fashion and conduct device and user activity audits where required. How you will contribute: Security OperationsAdminister tools and manage alerts associated with MDR (Manage Detection and Response) and End-point protection tools FIM SIEM and User Behavior Analytics in reviewing events and alerts associated with server logs firewall logs intrusion detection logs syslog network traffic etc. for unusual or suspicious activity and interpret activity and make recommendations and process with implementation and enforcement of policies permissions and controls associated with Security closely with IT Infrastructure and other teams to implement and continuously improve effectiveness and efficiency of collect and organize security data for biweekly and quarterly reports. Support the team by putting together basic summaries of alerts incidents and trends that will be reviewed by senior team members or to policies/procedures to ensure AML requirements are met when ManagementWork collaboratively with teams and support the IT Teams as part of the incident response from Detection till Recovery of in technical forensic investigation analysis with experience you need: A university/ college degree A minimum of 5 years hands-on practical experience in IT security Any of the following Certifications: GCIA GCIH Azure Security Engineer Microsoft SC-200 etc. would beneficialExperience working with at least one leading SIEM EDR and AV solution preferably Microsoft suite of Security Products such as Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.A working knowledge of ISO27001 and NIST-800 would be beneficial.A working knowledge of network security which includes firewalls routers network architecture IDS/ IPS VPN Access Control Lists etc. would be well with others and supports team members to achieve common HuntingIncident Handling and DocumentationDevelop playbooks and automate incident responsesBasic Network SecurityCommunication and CollaborationRelationships:External Customers: Working with Security Operations Vendor Forensics TeamInternal Customers: IT Business usersWorking Environment and Physical Demands Analysis:Office environmentPeriods of high volume with tight timelinesLong periods of stationary position/sittingProlonged periods of repetitive movement (i.e. using a keyboard and mouse)Long periods of time in viewing a computer screenMulti-tasking may include speaking to customers on a telephone call while looking up information on a computer join First NationalCompetitive Compensation Comprehensive benefits program (i.e. Health Spending Account Maternity and Parental Leave Top Up)Extensive training programs to set our employees up for success Modern office environment conducive to collaborationSupportive teamwork culture Opportunities to give back to the communities and work through events focused on a variety of charities Ongoing social events throughout the year The team youll join: Founded in 1988 First National is one of Canadas largest non-bank lenders. We provide residential mortgages exclusively through the mortgage broker channel and we are Canadas largest commercial mortgage lender. First National has been consistently recognized as a great place to work and we are proud that our employee engagement feedback is higher than our industry partners. We would like to thank all applications for their interest in this existing vacancy but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. First National is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion regardless of race color religion national origin age gender identity physical or mental disability sexual orientation and any other category protected by National supports requests for accommodation from applicants with disabilities; please contact Human Resources at should you need an accommodation at any point in the recruitment Intelligence is not used in our recruitment or hiring process for this role.#FNLOON