Skip to Main Content

Job Title


Senior Security Analyst


Company : McCarthy Tétrault


Location : Vancouver, British Columbia


Created : 2026-04-17


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Job Description McCarthy Ttrault is a Canadian law firm that offers a full suite of legal and business solutions to clients in Canada and around the world. At McCarthy Ttrault, we offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities in our offices in Toronto, Montreal, Quebec City, Calgary and Vancouver. We are delighted to have earned the distinction of one of Canadas Best Diversity Employers for the fourteenth consecutive year in 2026. Our culture is built on professional excellence, collaboration, innovation, thought leadership and entrepreneurialism. We embrace inclusion in all its forms and we provide the tools and opportunities to help our people develop to their full potential. Senior Security Analyst Toronto / Vancouver / Calgary The successful candidate must have a minimum of 5 years of handson experience as a Security Administrator, Support Desk Consultant, or similar IT role involving frequent customer contact, ideally in a professional services environment. The candidate must also have experience with an EDR solution such as Crowdstrike, Defender or SentinelOne, and cloud security technologies within AWS, GCP or Azure. McCarthy Ttrault employees benefit from a hybrid work environment with three days in the office per week. Salary Range (Toronto or Vancouver) $100,000 - $120,000 annually. (The offered salary may vary based on the candidates jobspecific knowledge, skills, and experience.) Key Responsibilities Working with IT/Security stakeholders during investigations and incident response activities. Working with internal stakeholders to lead a strong vulnerability and patch management program. Liaising with clients on external audit and compliance requests. Leading security risk assessments against internal and external clients and technologies, as required. Supporting IT and Business projects as the Security SME and conducting project risk assessments where necessary. Contributing to the identification and evaluation of information security threats through internal technology and process reviews of existing security controls. Participating in the periodic review of the firewall ruleset and regular reviews of identity access management. Developing and executing penetration testing processes, as well as followup remediation activities. Maintaining awareness of current and emerging threats and staying abreast of current and developing technologies, risks, and security best practices. Developing and coordinating the Departments Security Awareness Training program. Ideal Candidate Profile University degree or equivalent in Information Technology or Information Security. Minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience, including a minimum of 5 years of handson experience as a Security Administrator, Support Desk Consultant or similar IT role involving frequent customer contact. Minimum of 3 years of experience with an EDR solution such as Crowdstrike, Defender or SentinelOne. Minimum of 3 years of experience with cloud security technologies within AWS, GCP or Azure. Experience with ISO 27001/27002 and/or Top 20 Critical Controls required. Experience with information security risk assessment methodologies required. CISSP or CISM certification preferred. GCIH or GCFA certifications a strong asset. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Interpersonal and collaborative skills, and the ability to communicate security and riskrelated concepts to technical and nontechnical audiences. A critical thinker with strong problemsolving skills. Knowledge of technological trends and developments in the area of information security and risk management. High level of personal integrity, and the ability to professionally handle confidential matters and exude the appropriate level of judgment and maturity. Strong organizational skills, with a high attention to detail. Bilingualism (French, English) would be an asset. Benefits & Perks Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the firm and wellness and technology reimbursements. Competitive compensation, paid overtime and generous time off, including a day off to volunteer and a day off for your birthday. A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages twoway feedback. Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose. How to Apply We encourage external candidates to apply online and internal applicants must apply directly through our internal careers portal on Espresso. We look forward to receiving your application. Equal Opportunity Employer We thank all applicants for their interest in McCarthy Ttrault; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status. McCarthy Ttrault is an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. Please notify us if you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process. #J-18808-Ljbffr