Senior Analyst, Cyber Security

You’re an analytical problem-solver who excels at effective and confident communications. You make informed decisions by evaluating several information sources and can convey complex and technical issues to diverse audiences. You foster teamwork by developing trusting relationships and organizing information to identify underlying connections. In the fast-paced world of technology, you’re someone who always has their finger on the pulse of the industry, excited to work on challenges that you can “synch” your teeth into.

The Senior Analyst, Cyber Security supports the Manager, Cybersecurity & Networks by providing professional and technical advice, expertise and guidance in the areas of prevention, detection, response, and recovery.  This role is a core resource for the successful management of the Cybersecurity strategy, policy, architecture and standards, and ensures that accountabilities across the company are in place and employees are educated to follow and apply these standards.  This role’s operational components include; monitoring across hybrid environments, including on-prem, cloud, and SaaS ecosystems, and taking investigative and redial actions required to maintain appropriate security levels.

A day in the life of the Sr. Analyst, Cyber Security includes:

• Plan, design, and implement enterprise security solutions.
• Resolve Tier 3 incidents and outages.
• Execute security projects and coordinate vendors.
• Maintain accurate documentation, runbooks, and inventories.
• Support for Zero Trust architecture, including network segmentation, identity hardening, and continuous monitoring.
• Responsibilities related to cloud security across Azure, M365, SaaS, and hybrid workloads.
• Oversight of third‑party risk, recognizing increased vendor dependence.
• Work with MDR (Managed Detection & Response) providers such as Arctic Wolf to improve detection, triage, and response maturity.
• Responsibilities related to governance frameworks (NIST CSF 2.0, CIS Controls v8).
• Integration with privacy compliance (PIPEDA, BC PIPA) and corporate policy governance.
• Contribution to cyber resilience, including backups, BC/DR, and incident preparedness.

For this role, you’ll come equipped with:

• Degree or diploma in IT or related field.
• 5+ years enterprise experience across multi-site environments.
• Professional-level Security certifications preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
• Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, Purview, or equivalent.
• Experience managing cloud security for Azure/M365/SaaS.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with MDR/SOC teams.
• Experience with privacy legislation (PIPEDA, BC PIPA).
• Experience developing or maintaining incident response playbooks.
• Threat-informed defense (MITRE ATT&CK familiarity)
• Automation mindset (Python, KQL, PowerShell scripts for security tasks)
• Continuous learning in rapidly-evolving security landscapes
• Business communication skills for executive reporting
• Ability to translate technical risk to business impact

The salary range for this position is: $90,300.00-$129,000.00

Please Note: The range provided is for base salary only. In addition to base salary, Canfor proudly offers its employees a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package. It features programs such as performance-based incentive plans, recognition programs, benefits, paid leaves, pension plans with base and matching contributions, savings options and robust health & well-being initiatives. We also continually invest in the development of our talent to help them thrive professionally and personally. Above all, we are proud to offer our employees a value proposition that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion and fosters an environment where talent and performance is recognized and rewarded.

We appreciate all candidates' interest but will contact only those selected for interviews. Our hiring for various positions is ongoing and includes different screening processes such as behavioral assessments, references, and criminal record checks, depending on the role and location. #CADS #LI-ZM1