SOC Analyst, Tier II
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Every transaction matters. Every Canadian matters. At Interac, we protect both — driving trust, security, and inclusion, so our digital economy thrives.
Founded in 1984, Interac connects Canadians through secure digital payments, advanced identity verification and industry-leading fraud protection. Connecting banks, businesses, and individuals, Interac enables millions to send, receive, and manage money safely and effortlessly every day — across both digital and physical environments.
As the backbone of Canada’s financial ecosystem, Interac facilitates over 20 million transactions daily, supported by trusted partnerships with government and financial institutions. Consistently ranked as Canada’s most reputable financial technology brand, Interac is deeply embedded in the daily lives of Canadians.
Who You Will Work With
The vacant SOC Analyst, Tier II role will report to the Leader, Security Incident Management.
This is an opportunity to join a growing team within a great organization that supports growth and professional development.
Location:
Ottawa, ON and Toronto, ON
What You Will Do
Investigating potential security incidents.
Coordinating escalations to appropriate support teams to ensure timely incident resolution.
Performing technical troubleshooting and security analysis of incidents.
Identifying and performing threat containment and eradication actions.
Maintaining intrusion detection system configuration.
Performing tuning of SIEM filters and event correlations to ensure continuous monitoring improvements.
Contributing to continuous vulnerability management scans (CVMS) of the infrastructure.
Contributing to the analysis and reporting on the findings of the CVMS in support of the vulnerability management program.
Performing threat hunting activities.
Developing and maintaining effective and efficient SOC standard operating procedures.
Maintaining awareness of evolving threats, trends, and technologies.
Performing knowledge sharing with other members of the team.
Assisting in information security risk assessment activities.
Performing security investigations, training and awareness exercises.
Other related tasks as required.
What You Bring
Eligibility to work for Interac Corp. in Canada in a full-time capacity.
Graduation with a degree from a post-secondary educational program with specialization in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Security, or a related discipline; or
Minimum of three (3) years of practical experience within the last five years, directly related to the functions of this role; and
GIAC GFACT / GCIH / GDAT, CompTIA CySA+ / Pen Test+, (ISC)2 SSCP / CCSP or other comparable advanced cyber security certification would be an asset.
Holder of a Government of Canada Secret (Level II) clearance or eligible to obtain one
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
Strong investigative skills and mindset.
Ability to work autonomously with attention to detail.
Ability to communicate effectively and write concisely and clearly.
Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
Willing to work alternative work hours (not shift work).
Willing to participate in a 24x7x365 on call support rotation.
Familiarity with ITIL is an asset.
Demonstrated strong knowledge in the following areas: security information and event management (SIEM) platforms, intrusion detection system technology, APT tools, tactics and techniques.
Demonstrated and strong knowledge of security and network devices, both physical and virtual technologies e.g., IDS, firewalls, and VPN.
Excellent understanding of networking protocols and TCP/IP.
Demonstrated and strong knowledge of information systems hardening i.e., operating systems, network devices, and application security.
Knowledge of incident response methodologies e.g., NIST, CISA, CCCS.
GIAC GFACT / GCIH / GDAT, CompTIA CySA+ / Pen Test+, (ISC)2 SSCP / CCSP or other comparable advanced cyber security certification would be an asset.
What We’re Offering
The hiring range for this position is $72,000 - $85,000, and you will also be eligible for our short-term incentive plan. The exact amount will depend on factors such as skills, experience, and job-related knowledge,…
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