Aviso Wealth is hiring: Security Analyst in Toronto

Aviso Wealth:

At Aviso, we are dedicated to improving the financial well-being of Canadians. As a leading wealth management organization, we are committed to leadership, innovation, partnership, responsibility, and community. Working with talented and energetic professionals who exemplify our values every day, you will quickly notice that our people and dynamic ‘oneaviso’ culture sets us apart. If you are looking for interesting and challenging work, at a company committed to its people, find out more about what Aviso has to offer at www.aviso.ca.

The Opportunity:

We’re looking for an experienced Security Analyst to join our growing cybersecurity team.

Reporting to the Director of Cyber Security, the Security Analyst is responsible for identifying, mitigating, and resolving security threats across Aviso's IT and Cloud infrastructure while continuously improving Aviso's security posture.

Who you are:

• Service – You consider both internal and external stakeholders and demonstrate intent of understanding and putting the clients’ needs first. You advocate service excellence and work to deliver solutions that meet the needs. You proactively develop strategic partnerships that allow Aviso Wealth to become a trusted advisor and partner
• Execution – You are committed to achieving your goals and to succeed. This includes focusing on “getting things done”, as well as recognizing and taking advantage of opportunities as they arise. You are consistently looking for ways to improve your personal best and see value in continuous improvement. You take accountability for your actions and learn from mistakes
• Collaboration – You work collaboratively with others with the common goal of driving positive results. Making meaningful contributions to your team to achieve organizational goals is a priority. You proactively encourage collaboration, build trust and inclusion, and work to establish effective relationships both inside and outside of the organization

What your day looks like:

• Conduct daily security investigations, monitor network activities, and analyze logs to detect potential threats or breaches
• Proactively identify and respond to security threats across the IT and Cloud environments
• Implement and enhance security controls to protect Aviso's network against the evolving threat landscape
• Deploy, maintain, and enhance new security solutions and technologies, including SIEM, SOAR, and XDR solutions
• Participate in security projects and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure the solutions align with security standards and business objectives
• Propose changes and improvements to existing policies and procedures to ensure operating efficiency and regulatory compliance

Requirements

Your experience and skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or a related field is required
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in Security Operations (SOC) teams or equivalent roles
• Proven experience in Incident Response, Threat Management, Cloud Security, and Attack Surface Management
• Practical experience in deploying and managing SIEM, XDR/EDR, SOAR, and other advanced security solutions
• Proven experience in SIEM technologies such as Sumo Logic, Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, or similar products
• Practical experience implementing security controls and enhancing capabilities based on leading security frameworks, such as MITRE ATT&CK, NIST CSF, OWASP, or ISO:27001
• Experience building new SIEM threat use cases and alerts mapped to the MITRE ATT&CK framework
• Experience developing tactical playbooks covering various attack vectors
• Experience conducting security investigations within Microsoft 365 (M365), Defender, or similar security platforms, including analyzing alerts, logs, and events to identify and mitigate potential threats
• Experience in managing endpoint protection (EDR) solutions, developing new policies, and ensuring optimal agent coverage
• Practical experience in building automation solutions to support Security Operations (SOC) functions
• Certifications in Cloud Security on platforms such as Microsoft Azure, Amazon AWS, or Google GCP
• Proven experience in Cloud and Cloud Security technologies such as Microsoft Azure, Amazon AWS, or Google GCP
• Experience with behavior analytics and AI tools
• Experience leading attack simulation (purple teaming) engagements to improve threat detection capabilities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and stay updated on emerging threats and vulnerabilities
• Natural curiosity, a willingness to learn, adaptability in an evolving environment, and a strong problem-solving mindset
• Fluent communication skills in English are required and bilingual skills in French are an asset

Benefits

Why Aviso Wealth?

At Aviso Wealth, you will find a dynamic and inclusive culture that rewards innovation and celebrates success.
Here are a few things that set us apart:

• Competitive compensation package that rewards and recognizes individual contributions
• Excellent health, dental and insurance benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees
• Generous vacation time, fitness benefit, parental leave top-up options
• Matching contributions to our retirement program
• Commitment to the continuous improvement of our staff through learning & development and an education assistance program
• Regular social events to foster teamwork

Equal Employment Opportunity

Aviso Wealth welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including persons with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs in all stages of the hiring process.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

No recruiters or agencies, please.

Company Overview:

Aviso is a leading wealth management and investment services provider for the Canadian financial industry, with over $130 billion in total assets under administration and management, and over 1,000 employees. We’re building a comprehensive, technology-enabled, client-centric wealth services ecosystem. Our clients include our partners, advisors, and investors. We’re a trusted partner for nearly all credit unions across Canada, in addition to a wide range of portfolio managers, investment dealers, insurance and trust companies, and introducing brokers. Our partners depend on Aviso for specific solutions that give them a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving, highly competitive industry. Our investment dealer and mutual fund dealer and our insurance services support thousands of investment advisors. Our asset manager, NEI Investments, specializes in investing responsibly. Our online brokerage, Qtrade Direct Investing®, empowers self-directed investors, and our fully automated investing service, Qtrade Guided Portfolios®, serves investors who prefer a hands-off approach. Aviso Correspondent Partners provides custodial and carrying broker services to a wide range of firms. We have offices in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, and Winnipeg. Aviso is backed by the collective strength of our owners: the credit union Centrals, Co-operators/CUMIS, and Desjardins. We’re proud to power businesses that empower investors.

A career with Aviso means being part of a group of talented, energetic professionals who live their values every day, and belonging to an organization dedicated to your success and career development. If you’re looking for interesting and challenging work, at a company committed to its people, apply to join our team.

Salary

This position is posted with an expected salary range of $109,000 - $123,000 CAD annually. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate and the requirements of the position.