SOC Analyst

Fortinet

SOC Analyst responsible for monitoring security events and assessing risks while collaborating with global customers. Working with Fortinet's SOC-as-a-Service team to improve security posture.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeBurnaby • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$111,900 - CA$136,700 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in SOC operations and Incident Response Life Cycle, with hands-on experience in security log analysis, threat intelligence, and layered security. Proficient in creating reports and automating processes to enhance incident response effectiveness.

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SOC OperationsIncident Response Life CycleSecurity Log AnalysisThreat IntelligencePostgreSQL

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Hard Skills

Security Log AnalysisIncident ResponseThreat IntelligenceRegular ExpressionsNetwork SecurityLinux AdministrationWindows AdministrationVisualization TechnologiesReporting TechnologiesCyber Kill Chain

Soft Skills

Team PlayerSolution-FocusedConflict ManagementSelf-DirectedGood Communication Skills

Tools & Technologies

FirewallsSIEMSandboxFortinet Products

Certifications & Qualifications

GCIAGCIHGMONGSOCCEHSecurity+

Industry Keywords

Cybersecurity FrameworksLayered SecurityThreat VectorsIncident Response Playbooks

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityFirewallsLinuxPostgres

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Monitor SOC alerts to detect potential threats
Use threat intelligence feeds, triage alerts and filter out false-positives
Create custom reports, dashboards, and execute log searches to support investigations and customer’s requirements
Work with customers and Forensic analysis team to contain and eradicate incidents if need be
Follow Incident Response playbooks, processes and procedures and help to improve them
Create/Update use case detections to detect new threats from raw logs
Create/Update playbooks to automate repetitive triage steps

Requirements

What you’ll need

Understanding of SOC operations and Incident Response Life cycle.
Understanding of Cyber Kill chain, threat vectors and threat intelligence
Understanding of layered security at data, OS and network levels
Understanding Cybersecurity Frameworks
Hands-on experience with security log analysis such as AV, IPS, Anti-Spam logs
Hands-on experience with visualization, reporting technologies
Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL, regular expressions
Hands-on experience with Network Security technologies such as Firewalls, SIEM, Sandbox
Hands-on experience with Linux and Windows system administration.
Previous working experience with Fortinet products is a bonus.
Team player, solution-focused, conflict management skills
Self-directed, takes initiatives
Open to new challenges and learning opportunities
Understands the importance of discipline, consistency and communication
Good verbal and written communication skills
Cybersecurity certifications such as GCIA, GCIH, GMON, GSOC, CEH, Security+ is a bonus
Graduates from IT degrees, or mid-career IT professionals with certifications in cybersecurity may apply
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
Health Spending Account
Personal Spending Account
Employee & Family Assistance Plan (EFAP)
Critical illness, disability, and life insurance
Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with company match
Competitive Paid Time Off
Flexible leave policies including paid health days