Security Analyst

Job Description

<h3>Job Description</h3><p>Job Description<p><p><strong>Position: Security Analyst</strong><br />Length: 6 months contract<br />Location: Montreal, Quebec<br><br>Position Overview<br><br>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.<br><br>Key Responsibilities<br><br>Phase 1<br><br>Darktrace Optimization:<br />Review and adjust Darktrace models to improve detection accuracy and reduce false positives.<br />Monitor alerts and provide recommendations for tuning AI-driven threat detection.<br />CrowdStrike Utilization:<br />Assess current CrowdStrike deployment and configurations.<br />Implement best practices to maximize endpoint protection and threat intelligence capabilities.<br />Microsoft Purview & Defender:<br />Assist in setting up and configuring Microsoft Purview for data governance and compliance.<br />Provide guidance on leveraging Purview for data classification, risk management, and regulatory compliance.<br />Optimize Microsoft Defender for endpoint and cloud security, ensuring advanced threat protection features are fully utilized.<br />Develop and maintain documentation for security configurations and processes.<br />Provide training and guidance to internal teams on security tool usage.<br />Phase 2<br><br>Tenable Vulnerability Management:<br />Help configure and optimize Tenable for vulnerability scanning and reporting.<br />Interpret scan results and collaborate with teams to remediate identified risks.<br />FortiGate & FortiAnalyzer:<br />Support the setup and ongoing use of FortiGate firewall and FortiAnalyzer for network security monitoring.<br />Analyze logs and reports to identify potential threats and recommend improvements.<br />Qualifications<br><br>Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).<br />Hands-on experience with Darktrace, CrowdStrike, Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Defender, Tenable, and Fortinet products.<br />Strong understanding of network security, endpoint protection, and vulnerability management.<br />Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.<br />Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.<br />Preferred Skills<br><br>Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CEH, CompTIA Security+, CrowdStrike CCFA, Fortinet NSE, Microsoft Security certifications).<br />Experience in scripting or automation for security tasks.<br />Familiarity with SIEM platforms and incident response processes.<strong><br><br></strong></p><p><strong>Prosperity/Fluid thanks you for your interest in this opportunity. However, only candidates with the required qualifications will be contacted.<br><br>Prosperity/Fluid adheres to the principles of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. We welcome and encourage diversity in our workplace.<br><br>Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada.</strong></p></p></p>