Incident Response Analyst

About This Role

If you’ve taken a plane to any destination in the world, chances are, your pilot was trained by CAE. With its strong customer focus, the Digital Accelerator team is dedicated to elevating the training experience to make pilots the best they can be. 

Here are few reasons why folks love working at CAE!  

• Meaningful work that drives professional development 
• Ability to enter and grow within the technology industry 
• Work in a collaborative environment 
• Be part of a high-performance team 

What we have to offer 

• Benefits: fully flexible for you to choose what is important 
• Retirement: Defined Benefits Retirement Plan & Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) 
• Financial Perks: Employee Stock Purchase Plan & numerous corporate discounts 
• Personal and Family Programs: Physical Wellness Plan & Supplementary Maternity Plan 
• Work-Life Balance: Flex time & California Fridays all year 
• Fun at work: social and community events all-year round! 

Your mission

The Incident Response Analyst will work collaboratively to detect and respond to security incidents, maintain and follow procedures for security event alerting, and participate in security investigations.

Are you ready to:

• Support the security team by contributing to the resolution of computer security incidents
• Act as an expert in security incident response within the security operations team
• Investigate security investigation escalated from tier 1.
• Perform analysis, contain or escalate as necessary
• Develop the team’s response capabilities to all types of cyber security incidents
• Security Incident Management: Investigate, analyze, coordinate and report on all security events, incidents and intrusions; track incidents through analysis, diagnosis, correction and resolution
• Other activities as they relate to improving the firm’s posture towards cyber security incident response
• Security Assessments: Perform periodic network security assessments and review for evidence of vulnerability or compromise, and assist or coordinate mitigation and remediation
• Research: Assist in the study of vendors and technology for network and desktop security to determine those which best meet the needs of the organization
• Subject Matter Expert: Serve as an expert technical resource, to advise and assist in security issues, both proactively and reactively
• Ensure the integrity of data and systems, security of confidential information, and protection of physical property
• Collaborate with multiple cross-functional IT teams as well as non-IT business units as required

Our ideal candidate has:

• University degree, technical degree or relevant work experience  
• 2+ years in an incident response role.
• Deep knowledge of Operating Systems, Network infrastructure and IT Security solutions
• Working knowledge of incident management, case management and investigation practices
• Demonstrated experience supporting and leading investigations
• Demonstrated experience developing incident run books
• Excellent facilitation and communication skills - ability to coordinate and develop communication outside the team
• Ability to provide coverage and willingness to support a flexible work schedule
• Proactive, accountable, self-directed, humble and solution oriented
• Strong critical thinking and analysis skills
• Scripting knowledge such as Python, PowerShell, etc.

Join the driver of change at CAE: our next growth horizon will be reached above all through digital innovation for our customers' success.

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Position Type                       

CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer 

CAE is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. As "One CAE," we take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, Veteran status, age, or other legally protected characteristics.  

If you don't see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed in the job posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please get in touch with us at rh-hr@cae.com.