Remote Cybersecurity Analyst Jobs in Canada

Overview of the Role

We are hiring a Remote Cybersecurity Analyst with a strong commitment to protecting digital infrastructure. In this role, you'll act as a frontline defender of our cloud systems, analyzing threats, strengthening network protections, and supporting a globally distributed team. You'll work entirely remotely within Canada, with opportunities to lead security initiatives and influence digital safety protocols company-wide. As part of a proactive team, you will directly contribute to establishing robust cyber resilience strategies, securing assets, and guiding the business through ongoing technological change with a risk-informed mindset.

Key Responsibilities and Impact Areas

Monitor and Respond to Security Events

• Track suspicious activity across platforms, rapidly investigate alerts, and contain incidents to prevent escalation.
• Maintain a robust incident response playbook to ensure swift and effective action in the event of a breach.

Identify Vulnerabilities and Assess Risk

• Perform routine scans to evaluate security gaps, classify risks, and suggest timely mitigation strategies.
• Interpret vulnerability reports, prioritize findings based on impact and exploitability, and coordinate patching workflows with technical teams.

Shape and Enforce Security Policies

• Contribute to writing, refining, and implementing practical policies based on regulatory guidelines and operational needs.
• Ensure internal teams are aligned with password policies, access management rules, and acceptable use protocols.

Educate and Empower Team Members

• Provide security coaching to employees, raise awareness of phishing tactics, and guide endpoint hygiene practices.
• Conduct virtual lunch-and-learns, simulation-based training, and refresher programs for system users.

Analyze Data Logs and Incidents

• Use SIEM tools to investigate system logs, detect anomalies, and help create clear post-incident summaries.
• Compile weekly metrics on threat vectors, malware trends, and attempted attacks.

Coordinate with External Security Experts

• Assist in scheduling third-party penetration testing and collaborate on findings and action items.
• Act as the internal liaison for security auditors and compliance reviews.

Support Remote Security Operations

• Oversee endpoint protection, VPN safety, and secure access configurations in a remote-first IT environment.
• Review cloud configurations across AWS, GCP, and Azure to ensure a hardened security posture.

The Work Environment You’ll Thrive In

Our remote setup provides a focused and flexible space to excel in security operations. Daily work includes syncs with team leads, hands-on access to internal dashboards, and uninterrupted deep work sessions. You’ll be part of a security-first culture that encourages collaboration, learning, and individual ownership of tasks.

We support a prevention-first approach and ensure clarity through structured workflows, priority-setting meetings, and transparent communication channels. Team members share best practices through internal forums, while knowledge-sharing sessions and retrospectives ensure constant learning.

Tools and Technologies You’ll Use

You'll operate with an arsenal of modern tools, including:

• Splunk or IBM QRadar (SIEM)
• CrowdStrike or SentinelOne (EDR)
• AWS GuardDuty or Azure Sentinel (cloud security)
• Python or PowerShell for automation
• Nessus or Qualys for vulnerability scanning
• Firewall configuration tools and VPN services
• MFA configuration, role-based access control systems (RBAC), and encrypted communications tools

You’ll also gain exposure to industry threat reports, zero-day exploit briefings, and cybersecurity communities that promote collective resilience.

Qualifications and Skills You’ll Bring

• Degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related discipline
• 3+ years in information security, with hands-on analysis experience
• Experience supporting cloud-based security and remote access control
• Strong understanding of MFA, secure protocols, and SIEM alerts
• Familiar with frameworks like NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS Controls
• Demonstrated experience with cloud-based IAM configuration and alert tuning
• Clear writing and reporting skills for post-incident documentation
• Certifications like Security+, CEH, or CISSP are a bonus
• Adept at working autonomously while proactively identifying opportunities to flag potential system weaknesses

Opportunities for Growth and Professional Development

We believe in growing with our team. You’ll have access to training programs, certification support, and mentorship from senior analysts. Get involved in security product evaluations, attend remote security meetups, and expand your impact beyond assigned duties.

This role also offers opportunities to explore paths in architecture, risk management, or threat intelligence, aligning with your interests and career goals. Cybersecurity leaders within the company regularly mentor high-potential contributors, opening doors to global project opportunities, strategic planning roles, and specialization in niche areas such as DevSecOps or cloud compliance.

You’ll also receive sponsored access to external cyber labs, hackathons, and virtual training environments designed to simulate real-world scenarios and sharpen your defense instincts.

How This Role Supports the Bigger Mission

Digital trust starts with strong security. Your role will reinforce data privacy, strengthen stakeholder confidence, and elevate the reliability of our platforms. You’ll contribute directly to operational continuity and help define the security roadmap for our remote teams.

This role supports enterprise-wide adoption of Zero Trust architecture and advocates for secure-by-design development practices. From user onboarding to API governance, your oversight ensures that every layer of the tech stack is shielded from threats.

Your vigilance enables teams to operate boldly, without sacrificing safety, and protects end users who rely on our services every day.

This fully remote position offers a competitive annual salary of CAD 99,400, recognizing your expertise, leadership, and influence on enterprise risk posture.

Call to Action – Secure Your Next Career Move

Are you ready to defend against tomorrow’s cyber threats today? Join a team where your technical strength is matched by purpose. Here, your strategic mindset and operational discipline will have a direct impact on the stability of global systems. Apply now to start your next chapter as a Remote Cybersecurity Analyst—and help secure the systems that support thousands of users every day, wherever they may be.