Cyber Security Specialist (12 months contract)

Requisition ID:  184649 
Career Group:  Corporate Office Careers 
Job Category:  IT Cyber Security Operations 
Travel Requirements:  0 - 10%
Job Type:  Full-Time
 
Country: Canada (CA) 
Province: Ontario; Alberta; Nova Scotia  
City: Mississauga / Calgary / Stellarton
 
Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers, where your talents contribute to our commitment to excellence and community impact.

Our family of 128,000 employees and franchise affiliates share a collective passion for delivering exceptional shopping experiences and amazing food to all our customers. Our mission is to nurture the things that make life better – great experiences, families, communities, and our employees. We are a family nurturing families.  
 
A proudly Canadian company, we started in a small town in Nova Scotia but we are now in communities of all sizes across this great country. With over 1,600 stores in all 10 provinces, you may know us as Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, Lawtons Drug Stores or another of our great banners but we are all one extended family. 
 

Ready to Make an impact?

You are a builder, influencer, and change agent

The Cyber security Operations play a critical role in safeguarding our organization's IT infrastructure and data. This position is responsible for monitoring, detecting, and responding to security threats and incidents within our environment. You will work closely with other IT teams to ensure the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of our systems and data.

In this exciting role, you will be working alongside a team of high performing, 24x7 on-call Cyber Security Operations professionals who are skilled and knowledgeable regarding all facets of Cyber Security and technology. You will be performing investigative research, analysis and troubleshooting to identify, resolve, and report complex Cyber Security related issues and/or incidents.

Sobeys is full of exciting opportunities and we are always looking for bright new talent to join our team! We currently have a 12 months contract opportunity for an Cyber Security Specialist. This role can be based out of one our main offices including: Stellarton, NS; Mississauga, ON; Calgary, AB; 

Here’s where you’ll be focusing:

Sobeys Inc. is investing big in technology – Join us and invest in your future

We are on a journey to completely transform how we do business, and we offer a hybrid work model with the opportunity for additional flexibility. 

Join us and you’ll be working with:

• Excited about developing cyber security requirements into multi-year, complex programs / projects to ensure security is embedded at the onset of any project.
• Take pride in your ability to protect complex technology ecosystems from increasingly sophisticated threats.
• Are confident in your ability to learn new technologies and easily adapt to a constantly evolving threat risk environment.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a leading Canadian company with a clear vision of their future in Cyber Security.  Are you ready to be part of this success story? #cyberatsobeys #LI-Hybrid

What you have to offer:

Responsibilities:

• Proactively monitor network traffic, systems, and security logs for suspicious activity.
• Review, investigate, and remediate escalations received from Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs).
• Utilize security tools and technologies to identify and analyze potential threats.
• Conduct incident response investigations to determine the root cause and scope of security breaches.
• Implement established incident response procedures to contain, eradicate, and recover from security incidents.
• Coordinate with relevant teams to preform response activities and mitigate further damage.
• Document incident response activities and lessons learned for future reference.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of security policies, procedures, and standards.
• Provide technical support and guidance to other IT teams on security best practices.
• Stay informed about emerging threats and vulnerabilities in the cybersecurity landscape.
• Analyze threat intelligence data to identify potential risks and inform security strategies.
• Generate regular reports on security incidents, threat trends, and the effectiveness of security measures.

What you have to offer:

Mandatory:

• An undergraduate degree or diploma in computer science, information security, or related technical discipline.
• 2-3+ years of industry experience working in Cybersecurity operations.
• Strong understanding of network and system security concepts.
• Proficiency in using security tools and technologies (e.g., SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, firewalls, Email security gateway).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work on on-call rotations, including nights and weekends, to respond to security incidents outside of regular business hours.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Have:

• Proven experience working in or with MSSPs.
• Security+, CySA+, CEH, or similar industry certification, is preferred.
• Knowledge working in a complex retail technology environment, is desired.
• Familiarity providing Cyber operations sustainment criteria and provide input as part of large-scale business-related projects.

Note -  All offers are subject to the completion of a satisfactory criminal background check

At Sobeys we require our teammates to have the ability to adhere to a hybrid work model that requires your presence at one of our office locations at least three days per week. This requirement is integral to our commitment to team collaboration and the overall success of our office culture.

We offer a competitive compensation package, which varies by role. Some websites share our job opportunities and may provide salary estimates without our knowledge. These estimates are based on similar jobs and postings for general comparison, but these numbers are not provided by our organization nor monitored for accuracy. 

We will consider factors such as your working location, work experience and skills as well as internal equity, and market conditions to ensure the selected candidate is paid fairly and competitively. We look forward to discussing the specific compensation details relevant to this role with candidates who are selected to move forward in the recruitment process. 

We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.