{"id":179650,"date":"2026-01-19T09:16:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-19T14:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/testing.news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/19\/sr-soc-cybersecurity-analyst-sault-ste-marie-news\/"},"modified":"2026-01-19T10:00:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T15:00:10","slug":"sr-soc-cybersecurity-analyst-sault-ste-marie-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/testing.news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/19\/sr-soc-cybersecurity-analyst-sault-ste-marie-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Sr SOC Cybersecurity Analyst – Sault Ste. Marie News"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sr SOC Cybersecurity Analyst – Sault Ste. Marie News<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.sootoday.com\/classifieds\/careers\/information-technology\/2083960<\/a><\/p>\n

Publish Date: 2026-01-19 09:16:00<\/a><\/p>\n

Source Domain: www.sootoday.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Author: <\/a><\/p>\n

Using an unordered list, summarize the following article with between 4 and 8 key points.
\nWe are ready to take this game to the next level and need someone passionate to join the SOC team, responsible for conducting advanced threat analysis, validating and responding to security incidents and enhancing detection capabilities. This role plays a critical role in protecting OLG\u2019s assets across various sectors by applying threat intelligence, refining response playbooks and supporting continuous improvement of SOC Operations. They investigate network, endpoint and cloud environment activities using advanced security tools, leverage threat intelligence to enrich investigations and proactively identify potential threats to maintain a resilient cybersecurity posture. They play a key role in incident response, evidence gathering, root cause investigation, maintaining detailed records of security events and providing comprehensive reports to stakeholders.<\/p>\n

YOUR ROLE IN THE GAME<\/p>\n

Reporting to the Director Cybersecurity Operations, you will be empowered to:<\/p>\n

\tInvestigate escalated alerts or incidents using established procedures and analytical tools; correlate data across sources (SIEM, EDR, NDR, firewall, AD logs) to build timelines.
\n\tExecute containment steps (e.g., isolate host, disable accounts, block IPs) and resolve security events to maintain system integrity.
\n\tManage incident lifecycle: prioritize, categorize, document investigations, escalate unresolved issues, and coordinate recovery and closure.
\n\tProvide feedback for alert tuning, perform routine threat intelligence tasks, and collaborate with HR on incidents involving employee data or policy violations.
\n\tParticipate in on-call rotations and troubleshoot escalated access issues within SLA commitments.
\n\tAssist in implementing and monitoring security policies, protocols, and compliance standards; support risk assessments and information assurance activities.
\n\tHelp identify, document, and prioritize problems in systems and processes; maintain records and contribute to playbook\/SOP updates to improve SOC effectiveness.
\n\tSupport threat detection and response by validating detection during simulations, creating investigation guides, and proactively searching data for undetected threats.<\/p>\n

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE GAME<\/p>\n

Education & Experience:<\/p>\n

\tPost-secondary degree or diploma, preferably in Computer Science or Cybersecurity
\n\tCybersecurity Professional Certification is an asset (CC, GSEC, GCIH, GCIA SC-900, Security+)
\n\tIT Service Management Certification is an asset (ITIL Foundations)
\n\t2 \u20135+ years\u2019 experience in Information Technology related disciplines is an asset.<\/p>\n

Relevant Skills:<\/p>\n

\tStrong knowledge of cybersecurity principles, access control, cryptography, privacy requirements, and system administration\/hardening across multiple platforms; understanding attacker TTPs and mapping detection to MITRE ATT&CK.
\n\tHands-on experience with network protocols (TCP\/IP, DNS, HTTP\/S, SMTP, SMB, DHCP), SIEM log analysis, endpoint telemetry tools (Defender, CrowdStrike, Trend Vision One), incident detection\/response techniques, threat intelligence, and report writing.<\/p>\n

Licenses, Registrations, Certificates:<\/p>\n

AGCO Category 2 Gaming Assistant Registration (Initiated at offer stage – employment is conditional upon obtaining and maintaining this license)<\/p>\n

BENEFITS OF JOINING THE WINNING TEAM<\/p>\n

\tGroup Benefits Plan: Eligible employees and dependents have access to comprehensive, employer-paid group benefits coverage (permanent employees only).
\n\tPublic Service Pension Plan: Participation in a highly desirable defined benefit pension plan.
\n\tVariable Pay Program: Participation in a performance-based incentive plan that recognizes organizational and individual achievements (permanent employees only).
\n\tPaid Time-Off: Competitive paid time-off provisions to support work-life balance and well-being.
\n\tGrowth Focus: Become your best self with access to new opportunities and personalized support programs.
\n\tComprehensive Learning: 24\/7 access to robust online learning programs.
\n\tEquity, diversity, and inclusion: Core to OLG\u2019s culture, empowering employees to bring their authentic selves and make a meaningful impact across Ontario.<\/p>\n

To learn more about our organization and other opportunities visit our career site.<\/p>\n

We look forward to hearing from you, interested applicants please apply online by February 1, 2026.<\/p>\n

#LI-Onsite<\/p>\n

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