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Being a part of BrokerLink, means you live our values: to act with integrity, be respectful of others, have a customer-driven mindset, strive for excellence and always treat others with generosity. These values drive our diversity and inclusion efforts to ensure a respectful and inclusive work environment is present. We want like-minded individuals who want to provide the highest level of customer service, who carry themselves with utmost professionalism. We want to invest in you Your success is our success and our purpose of ''we''re here to help people'' is what motivates us to keep the amazing talent we attract, for a long time. We want to bring out the best of all our team members Offering countless opportunities to grow and an environment which values our most important assets, you, our team members. We have over 200 offices across Canada, ask us about our flexible work arrangements Pay at BrokerLink is about much more than just salary. Flexible work arrangements Multiple benefits offered to support physical and mental wellbeing, Wellness account and much more Share plan & other savings Salary Range (but Not Limited To) 80, ,700 Incentive plan Annual bonus: 10% target, based on the base salary, with a potential payout of up to 200% (subject to personal and company performance) As part of our commitment to Win As A Team, we share our success with employees through our incentive programs and Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) with BrokerLink matching a portion of your contributions. Our Group RRSP, with company matching DPSP offerings provide flexibility and long-term security for our employees beyond their careers. Salary for the candidate will be determined taking into consideration a number of factors including: experience, skills, qualifications, anticipated contribution to role, internal equity, location etc. The salary range presented below is based on a 35-hour workweek and would represent a majority of different candidate profiles. However, we encourage candidates who may fall outside of this range to apply as well. About The Role About the role We are looking for an SOC Analyst II to join BrokerLink in one of our offices in Alberta, Ontario, or Atlantic region on a Permanent FT Basis . The SOC Analyst II is a key member of the Security Operations Center (SOC), tasked with advanced security event analysis, incident response, and escalation management. Acting as the escalation point for SOC Analyst I, they collaborate to investigate, contain, and remediate security threats. The SOC Analyst II also plays a significant role in security automation, SIEM rule development, and the continuous improvement of incident response processes, thereby enhancing the organization''s overall security posture. Additionally, they assist security advisors, manage vulnerabilities, ensure regulatory compliance, and strengthen security controls. What You''ll Do Here Act as an escalation point for SOC Analyst I, providing guidance and expertise in analyzing security alerts. Take on a leadership role as the primary owner of incidents, coordinating response efforts, making critical decisions, and ensuring effective communication among all stakeholders throughout the incident lifecycle. Investigate and resolve security tickets from end users, ensuring timely and effective remediation of security-related issues. Monitor and respond to SIEM alerts, performing advanced triage, analysis, and investigation of security incidents to identify patterns and potential threats. Develop, refine, and implement SIEM detection rules, alerts, and reports to enhance threat identification. Utilize security automation and orchestration (SOAR) tools to streamline incident response and remediation processes. Support forensic investigations by analyzing logs, endpoint telemetry, and network traffic to determine root causes and recommend corrective actions. Develop and conduct security awareness training for end users, developers, and IT teams to strengthen the organization''s security culture. Conduct threat hunting exercises to proactively detect unknown threats within the environment. Track emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques to improve defensive capabilities. Generate and present security reports and incident summaries to technical and leadership teams. Collaborate closely with security advisors on projects and initiatives, providing insights and a security operations perspective to ensure effective implementation and alignment with operational security needs. Ensure security operations align with industry frameworks and regulatory requirements. Develop and maintain security playbooks to standardize threat detection and response activities, ensuring consistent incident handling. What You Bring To The Table Post-secondary education in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field. 3-5 years of experience in security operations, incident response, and threat analysis. Strong background in security incident management, with the ability to lead investigations and coordinate response efforts to mitigate risks and ensure timely resolution of incidents. Critical and analytical thinking skills to identify and resolve complex security incidents and issues. Extensive experience with security tools such as SIEM platforms, endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools, vulnerability management tools, network monitoring tools, threat intelligence platforms, and incident response platforms. CrowdStrike EDR & NG-SIEM certifications preferred. Excellent verbal and written communication skills to report security findings, collaborate with other teams, and provide actionable recommendations. Proficient in creating and reviewing documentation for policies, standards, guidelines, and procedures. Experience in security automation (SOAR) is a strong asset. Experience with cloud security monitoring for major cloud platforms is an asset. Industry certifications such as GCIH, GSEC, CySA+, or equivalent are an asset. This position will fill an essential role in our team. We are an equal opportunity employer BrokerLink is committed to providing an accessible environment. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. BrokerLink is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive environment which embraces our diversities and sees them as our strength We want to foster a workplace that makes all our team members and customers feel welcome and appreciated. Discover more about BrokerLink Visit our new dedicated Webpage . Please note that BrokerLink does not provide sponsorship or other support for immigration-related matters including but not limited to employer-specific closed work permits. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada from the anticipated start date and throughout their employment and are solely responsible for maintaining their work eligibility. At BrokerLink, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that inspires each of us to be the best we can be. Join our team and make a difference