We are looking for an experienced Cyber Security Analyst to support security operations for a government consulting environment. This Contract opportunity is ideal for a senior detail-oriented candidate who can work part-time hours while taking ownership of live monitoring, threat investigation, and timely incident response. The role suits someone who is comfortable working hands-on with Darktrace and related security technologies to strengthen detection capabilities and maintain a strong security posture.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day security monitoring activities and assess alerts to identify suspicious behaviour, emerging risks, and potential incidents.

• Use Darktrace and other security tools to investigate anomalies, validate threats, and recommend appropriate containment or remediation actions.

• Respond to cyber security events in real time, coordinate triage efforts, and support resolution to reduce operational impact.

• Review firewall, network, and cloud security configurations to improve protection across the environment.

• Analyze threat intelligence and security trends to refine detection approaches and strengthen defensive measures.

• Troubleshoot security issues across SOC-related processes, infrastructure, and technologies to maintain effective operations.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to document findings, communicate risk, and support ongoing security improvements.

• Contribute to configuration and quality management practices that enhance the reliability and effectiveness of security controls.

• Demonstrated experience in cyber security operations with a strong focus on monitoring, threat detection, and incident response.

• Hands-on expertise with Darktrace in a production environment, including alert analysis and investigation.

• Working knowledge of Check Point, Cisco ASA, and broader Cisco security and network technologies.

• Experience securing cloud-based environments and administering firewall technologies.

• Ability to troubleshoot complex security incidents and determine practical remediation steps.

• Familiarity with SOC workflows, threat intelligence analysis, and monitoring trends to support proactive defence.

• Strong understanding of configuration management and security best practices within regulated or enterprise settings.

Must Have

• Active Government of Canada Security Clearance (reliability or higher)

• Must have 3+ years of experience working with Darktrace

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