Cyber Security Analyst

About the Company

Founded in Hamilton in 2019, Space Ops Inc. is a technology development company on a mission to make money movement and online commerce faster, smarter, and more secure for everyone in Canada.

We started Space Ops with a simple belief: the software that runs finance and commerce should be as modern, fast, and intelligent as the people who depend on it. In just seven years, we've grown into a trusted engineering partner for 100+ Canadian businesses.

Today, the platforms and apps we build quietly serve more than 20 million Canadians - processing payments, powering storefronts, and protecting transactions around the clock. We build on the latest and greatest technology, and we've successfully woven AI and automation into everything we do.

Position Summary:

The Cyber Security Analyst is primarily responsible for the monitoring, detection, analysis, and response to cybersecurity threats affecting organizational systems, networks, identities, and cloud platforms.

This role focuses on hands-on security operations, incident response, vulnerability management, and continuous improvement of technical security controls to protect information assets and reduce cyber risk.

Knowledge of governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) activities - including industry frameworks and regulatory requirements - is considered a valuable asset (“nice to have”), supporting collaboration with audit, legal, and risk stakeholders when required, but not the primary focus of the role.

What you’ll be doing:

• Monitor, investigate, and respond to cybersecurity alerts and incidents escalated through our SOCaaS/MDR provider and internal security tools.
• Coordinate cybersecurity investigations, containment activities, and remediation efforts with our Security Operations Center (SOCaaS/MDR) provider while maintaining ownership of internal response activities and business risk decisions.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and work with IT teams to prioritize and remediate security findings.
• Support cloud, endpoint, network, and identity security initiatives, including Entra ID, IAM/PAM, MFA, and least-privilege controls.
• Analyze emerging threats and recommend improvements to strengthen the organization's security posture.
• Participate in security reviews for projects, technology changes, and new solutions. 
• Protect customer information, payment-related systems, and business-critical services by identifying, assessing, and mitigating cybersecurity risks in a rapidly growing Fintech environment.
• Support security awareness initiatives and contribute to audit and compliance activities as needed.

What We're Looking For 

• 3-5+ years of experience in cybersecurity operations, incident response, threat detection, vulnerability management, or related security disciplines.
• Postsecondary education in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• Experience working with SIEM, EDR/XDR, vulnerability management, and security monitoring solutions.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, threat analysis, and incident response methodologies.
• Experience in Fintech, financial services, payment processing, or another regulated industry.
• Experience working with AWS, Microsoft Defender, Azure, and Entra ID.
• Familiarity with PCI DSS, SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST, PIPEDA, or related frameworks. 
• Security certifications such as Security+, SC-200, AZ-500, CISSP, or CISA.
• Knowledge of cloud security, endpoint security, networking, and identity and access management concepts.
• Strong analytical, investigative, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities. 
• Ability to clearly communicate technical security findings to non-technical stakeholders.
• High attention to detail with disciplined documentation habits.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across IT, security, and business teams.
• Comfortable working independently while escalating appropriately based on risk and impact.

Compensation & Perks

• $85,000 – $105,000 Annual Compensation
• Annual Bonus
• RRSP and DPSP
• Health & Dental Benefits
• Health & Wellness Spending Accounts
• Perkopolis Staff Discount
• On-Site Gym + Fitness Membership Concessions
• Coffee Bar with Barista + Unlimited Snacks
• Monthly Events, Friday Lunches & Daily Breakfast
• Professional Growth & Development Opportunities

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Statement

At Space Ops, we believe that diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds drive innovation and strengthen our ability to serve our customers and communities. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where every employee feels respected, valued, and empowered to contribute their best work.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including people of any race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are committed to providing equitable employment opportunities and an accessible recruitment process for all candidates.

If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs.

AI Disclosure: As part of our recruitment process, we may use AI-enabled tools to support the screening and assessment of applications. All AI generated recommendations and outputs are reviewed and validated by our recruitment team.