Groupe Dynamite Inc. Jr. Analyst, Cyber Security

Overview

Groupe Dynamite is a leading fashion digital retailer with two brands at the heart of our success, GARAGE and DYNAMITE. With over 300 stores in Canada and the U.S., and more than 6,000 people, we have been making our mark on fashion since 1975.

Our core strengths are rooted in our team, innovation, and customers. We are proud to hire and retain aspirational leaders who are driven to achieve great things and recognized for their entrepreneurial spirit.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst to join our Blue Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring, detecting, analyzing, and responding to cybersecurity incidents while helping maintain the organization's security posture. This role is ideal for individuals looking to develop their skills in cybersecurity operations, threat detection, incident response, and security monitoring.

Key Responsibilities

Security Monitoring & Detection

• Monitor security alerts and events generated by SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and other security tools;
• Investigate suspicious activities and potential security incidents;
• Perform initial triage and escalation of security events according to established procedures;
• Analyze logs from various sources to identify indicators of compromise (IOCs) and anomalous behaviour.

Incident Response

• Assist in the investigation and containment of security incidents;
• Document findings, actions taken, and recommendations during incident handling;
• Participate in incident response activities and post-incident reviews;
• Escalate complex security incidents to senior analysts and incident responders.

Threat Intelligence & Vulnerability Management

• Monitor threat intelligence feeds and security advisories;
• Assist in identifying and tracking vulnerabilities within the organization's environment;
• Support vulnerability remediation efforts by coordinating with IT and infrastructure teams.

Security Operations Support

• Maintain and update security monitoring rules, alerts, and playbooks;
• Support continuous improvement of SOC processes and procedures;
• Assist in developing and maintaining incident response documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Diploma, bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field;
• 2 years of experience in IT;
• Good understanding of cybersecurity principles, networking, and operating systems;
• Nice to have: familiarity with common security technologies such as:
  • SIEM platforms (e.g., Elastic, splunk, Sentinel);
  • EDR solutions (e.g., Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, CrowdStrike, Sentinel One);
  • CSPM/CNAPP Solution (e.g., Microsoft Defender for cloud, WIZ, Prisma Cloud);
  • Firewalls and network security controls (e.g., CheckPoint, Fortinet, Palo Alto);
  • IDS/IPS technologies (e.g., Vectra AI, DarkTrace, ThreatBook).
• Understanding of common attack techniques and frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK;
• Knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems;
• Knowledge of databases and SQL.
• Soft Skills
  • Strong attention to detail;
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities;
  • Eagerness to learn and continuously develop cybersecurity skills;
  • Team-oriented mindset with a collaborative approach;
  • Strong organizational and documentation skills.

At GDI, you will be part of a growing organization that understands the importance of investing in people and offers you:

• A comprehensive compensation package that includes performance-driven bonuses;
• A group retirement savings program with employer matching;
• Flexible group insurance with personalized coverage that meets your needs;
• An employee discount at Garage and Dynamite;
• Exclusive private sample sales;
• A flexible vacation policy;
• And more!

GDI has been repeatedly voted one of Montréal's Top Employers and one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People.

Our promise...
No day will be like the last-we aim to be better today than we were yesterday. We are committed to employment equity.

Candidates that are retained will be called for an interview.

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