Senior Information Technology Security Analyst

Job title: Senior Information Technology Security Analyst

Job description: At Lowe’s Canada, over 26,000 employees let their passion blossom every day. Our teams are driven by the desire to help people bring their projects to life and are committed to making a difference in the communities we serve.

We operate or service some 470 corporate and affiliated dealer stores. With a distinctive product and service offering and complementary store formats ranging from neighbourhood hardware stores to big box stores, our Lowe’s, RONA, Reno-Depot, and Dick’s Lumber banners are always looking for dedicated employees to help meet the needs of all DIYers and contractors.

You’ve got the talent? We’ve got the tools! Here, your work and ideas will contribute to building a flourishing organization. Your voice will always be heard and valued. You’ll find career opportunities that live up to your ambitions and be able to further develop your unique set of skills.

So if you’re looking to do what you love, and to grow and evolve within our family-one of the best employers in Canada according to a recent Forbes survey-we could be perfect for each other.

Our expectations
Reporting to the IT Manager, Information Security – Engineering and Operations, the Senior Information Technology Security Analyst will primarily purpose of this role is to lead the implementation and ongoing delivery of information security tools and processes. This includes responsibility for creating, executing, and improving processes and procedures with limited direct guidance from more senior level security associates.

This role solves complex problems while creating and optimizing processes and often takes a lead role in implementing new services and technologies. The individual in this role has a strong understanding of most tools and processes supported by the team, including many of the key integration points with other parts of Technology. He/she works mostly independently and occasionally provides coaching and direction to more junior level associates on the team.

Your role
Leads activities to assess adherence to the information security processes supported;
Answers questions from associates about the information security processes supported; handles more complex questions/issues elevated from other analysts on the team;
Detects and assesses cybersecurity events and incidents across the Lowe’s environment Supporting SOC Tier III functions such as threat intelligence, threat hunting, attack surface management and, investigations as needed;
Implements new processes and procedures as identified by the IRT (Incident Response Team) and the SOC Leadership to ensure the continuous improvement of monitoring, detection and, mitigation capabilities;
Assists with security incident response process monitoring, improvement and escalates cybersecurity events according to Lowe’s Incident Response Plan;
Documents event analysis, make recommendations, and writes comprehensive reports of security incident investigations;
Assists with triage of information security service requests from customers and internal teams;
Collaborates with technical teams to identify, resolve, and mitigate information security events;
Answers questions from associates about the information security processes supported; handles more complex questions/issues elevated from other analysts on the team;
Identifies opportunities for process improvements and makes recommendations for best practices;
Serves as an escalation point and mentor for junior staff;
Collaborates with management to determine information security metrics and leads the collection of information security metrics;
Translates and documents business needs into technical requirements and solutions;
Advises users and team members on the execution of processes, interprets standards and, regulations and, assists with solutions;
Creates and optimizes frameworks and tools and leads assessments of applications and businesses processes to help Lowe’s integrate security services;
Assists with the training and development of more junior level analysts as needed;

• Provides mentoring and guidance to more junior level analysts; may provide feedback and direction on specific tasks;

Job Requirements

The qualifications we are looking for
IT experience in the retail industry;
Relevant information Security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH, PCI ISA, CRISC, CISA, OSCP, GPen) ;
Hold a university degree or college diploma in computer science or the equivalent;
Have a minimum of 5 years of experience in information technology with relevant previous experience working in a Security Operations Center (SOC) environment;
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft and Google cloud platforms, to include knowledge of all feature sets applicable to security event detection and monitoring;
Intermediate understanding of incident response activities: detecting, analyzing, and responding to various types of malicious activity;
Basic knowledge of SOC runbooks, SOPs and knowledge management function;
Basic knowledge of threat intelligence, threat hunting, attack surface management and investigations support functions;
Experience with malware analysis;
Fluency in French and English (spoken and written);
Be able to propose solutions and initiatives;
Have a concern for customer service;
Have intuition and vision to prevent attacks;
Possess a strong capacity for analysis and synthesis;
Ability to undertake research on security related topics and products;
Strong problem solving skills;
Excellent communication skills;
Excellent communication skills; Organizational, service and quality awareness;
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities;
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities; Ability to work in a team environment;

• Have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.

Your benefits of working for Lowe’s Canada:

By joining the Lowe’s Canada family, you’ll enjoy many benefits, such as:

• A fitness centre, sports activities, and showers
• A childcare centre that can accommodate up to 78 children
• A cafeteria with a delicious menu prepared by a dedicated chef, healthy options, as well as Starbucks and Tim Hortons coffee stations
• Exclusive employee discounts, plus a 10% discount on store merchandise (at all Lowe’s Canada locations)
• Benefits: retirement savings plan, annual bonuses, stock purchase plan, student incentive program, etc.
• Flexible hours and remote working
• Electric car charging stations
• Career growth opportunities within the company
• An inclusive and safe working environment
• Promotion of work-life balance
• An employer that’s involved in the community
• And much more!

The masculine generic is used without discrimination and only in order to simplify the text. Lowe’s Canada is committed to encouraging diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender, nationality, age, disability, or any other status protected by law.

Company: Lowe’s

Expected salary:

Location: Boucherville, QC

Job date: Fri, 23 Apr 2021 22:45:38 GMT