Cyber Security Operations Specialist

Inspirational, innovative and entrepreneurial - this is how we describe our empowered teams. Combine your passion with purpose and join a culture that is thriving in the face of change.

Make an impact with our Technology - Cyber Security team as a Cyber Security Operations Specialist. This diverse team of tech-savvy problem solvers enables MNP to take a proactive and prepared approach to cyber crime and capitalize on new technologies and innovations. As a trusted advisor, you’ll investigate threats, develop policies and enhance infrastructure to minimize the impact of security-related events to protect MNP's business operations and reputation.

MNP is proudly Canadian. Providing business strategies and solutions, we are a leading national accounting, tax and business advisory firm in Canada. Entrepreneurial to our core, our talented team members transcend obstacles into opportunities and are successfully transforming mid-market business practices.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and investigate security alerts generated by various security tools and platforms
• Respond promptly to security incidents, assess the impact, and implement appropriate countermeasures
• Proactively search for signs of malicious activity within the organization's network and systems
• Conduct digital forensics to determine the scope, nature, and impact of security incidents
• Document findings and provide detailed reports for further analysis and remediation
• Plan and maintain user security awareness training and testing
• Monitor assets vulnerability posture and collaborate with IT teams on remediating findings
• Participate in the development and enhancement of incident response plans and operational procedures
• Collaborate with other teams to prevent, contain, and eradicate security threats
• Maintain in good state and optimize security policy enforcement and monitoring systems to ensure maximum effectiveness
• Respond to ServiceNow inquiries and requests from the users and various IT teams regarding policy conflicts and technical issues
• Stay updated on the latest cyber security trends and technologies and recommend security controls alignment

Skills and Experience

• At least 5 years of progressive experience in Cyber Security
• Ability to learn new technologies and adapt to evolving requirements
• Strong communication, collaboration, and influencing skills
• Extensive experience in investigating security alerts, threat hunting, and conducting post-breach forensic investigations
• Demonstrate application of knowledge in networking security and IT infrastructure administration to mitigate cyber risk
• Proficiency in using various enterprise-grade and open-source cyber security tools and technologies
• Demonstrable knowledge of IT infrastructure and services, including cloud-based, strong troubleshooting skills
• Proven ability to lead small process improvement projects, initiatives and deliver results on time
• Skills in automating security responses with SOAR, scripts, AI agents is considered an asset
• Completion of GIAC, EC-Council, ISC2 or other equivalent cyber security certification is required

MyRewards@MNP

With a focus on high-potential earnings, MNP is proud to offer customized rewards that support our unique culture and a balanced lifestyle to thrive at work and outside of the office. You will be rewarded with generous base pay, vacation time, 4 paid personal days, a group pension plan with 4% matching, voluntary savings products, bonus programs, flexible benefits, mental health resources, exclusive access to perks and discounts, professional development assistance, MNP University, a flexible ‘Dress For Your Day’ environment, firm sponsored social events and more!

Diversity@MNP

We embrace diversity as a core value and celebrate our differences. We believe each team member contributes unique gifts and amplifying their potential makes our business stronger. We encourage people with disabilities to apply.

Future/Current Opportunity: Current