CyberSecurity Incident Handler

As a senior cybersecurity incident handler, you’re responsible for handling cybersecurity incidents involving multiple teams and departments. You follow up on corrective actions, communicate with other key collaborators and document each incident. You ensure that procedures are followed and updated, while identifying opportunities for improvement. Your role also includes anticipating potential threats and implementing preventive measures to strengthen the organization’s security posture. You play a key role in responding to threats, ensuring processes are rigorously followed and keeping collaborators well informed. You also contribute to documenting and continuously improving incident management practices, while actively helping protect the organization against internal and external threats. More specifically, you will be required to:

• Coordinate the management of cross-sector cybersecurity incidents in collaboration with IT, legal and risk management teams

• Maintain documentation on incidents, response procedures and lessons learned

• Actively help protect the organization from internal and external threats

• Help continually improve incident management processes

• Provide clear and concise reports to internal collaborators

What we offer*

• Competitive salary and annual bonus

• 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year

• Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement

• Group insurance including telemedicine

• Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment

* Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.

What you bring to the table

• Bachelor's degree in a related field

• A minimum of six year of relevant cybersecurity experience, with a focus on incident management

• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered

• Certification recognized in the field, such as GIAC Certified Incident (GCIH) or equivalent

• Knowledge of French is required

• Expertise in current threats, attack vectors and incident response tools

• Expertise in working under pressure and managing multiple priorities simultaneously

• Expertise in communications, analysis and problem solving

• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001 and MITRE ATT&CK

Interpersonal Savvy, Strategic mindset

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Trade Union (If applicable)

At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.

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Job Family

Security (FG)

Unposting Date

2025-06-26