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Senior Information Security Analyst- Toronto, Canada (Remote)

Department Information Security
Location Canada - Mississauga, ON
Location Type Remote

We are looking for an experienced, Senior Information Security Analyst to join our team. As a member of Cyber Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT), the successful candidate will need to apply their forensics, log analysis and malware triage skills to solve complex intrusion alerts. You will be responsible for interpreting, analyzing, and correlating complex security events from a distributed and global environment to keep Guidewire secured. You will also work closely and collaborate with internal and external groups to conduct investigation and resolve security alerts from cloud security perspective.

Respnsibilities

Provide technical, hands-on incident investigation and support and serve as a primary point of contact with management.
Participate in the incident response and investigation process for identified and escalated security events.
Perform network and system forensics in response to security alerts both in on-prem and cloud (AWS and Azure).
Understanding of the tactics, techniques and procedures of advanced attackers, to hunt for signs of APT activities.
Develop comprehensive and accurate reports and presentations for both technical and executive audiences.
Evaluates projects to ensure proper security requirements and work actively with stakeholders on corporate-wide information security project planning and documentation
Lead and train junior incident responders in the steps to take to investigate and resolve computer security incidents.
Manage operational activities for security operations team.

Requirements

In-depth knowledge of security monitoring and incident response.
Thorough understanding of enterprise security controls in Active Directory / Windows / Linux environments
Solid understanding of network protocols and architecture.
Experience in performing digital forensics in various OS.
Ability to automate solutions to repetitive problems/tasks using scripting languages such as Perl, Python, PowerShell or Bash.
Ability to leverage multiple forms of communication to articulate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical staff, including senior management.
Great interpersonal skills and love for a team environment.

Good to have

Exposure to incident response of cloud-based and distributed infrastructures are a plus.
Certifications from SANS, Offensive Security, ISC2 is a plus.

About Guidewire

Guidewire is the platform P&C insurers trust to engage, innovate, and grow efficiently. We combine digital, core, analytics, and AI to deliver our platform as a cloud service. More than 450 insurers, from new ventures to the largest and most complex in the world, run on Guidewire.

As a partner to our customers, we continually evolve to enable their success. We are proud of our unparalleled implementation track record with 1000+ successful projects, supported by the largest R&D team and partner ecosystem in the industry. Our Marketplace provides hundreds of add-ons that accelerate integration, localization, and innovation.

For more information, please visit www.guidewire.com and follow us on Twitter: @Guidewire_PandC.

Guidewire Software Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All offers are contingent upon passing a criminal history and other background checks where it's applicable to the position.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Talent rewards

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We’re proud to boast about our awesome benefits packages. Holistic wellness is a big deal for us. We offer everything you need to support your work and, most importantly, your work-life balance. We’re committed to helping you be the best version of yourself. Inside and outside of work.

FINANCIAL

Receive market-competitive pay and incentive programs—because you deserve it! To help future-proof your income, we offer generous support through retirement savings plans.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Keep your physical and emotional health in tip-top shape with health insurance for you and your family, an employee assistance program, annual wellness reimbursement, and access to wellness resources.

FLEXIBLE WORKING

Work in an environment where you’ll have the freedom and trust to make an impact, with time for your life outside of work.

DOWNTIME

Relax and kick back through our generous paid time-off programs. Make a difference in your community with three volunteer days each year. Take your own personal day of rest with My Day. We also offer ample paid leave for all new parents.

CONTINUAL DEVELOPMENT

We encourage self-directed learning, giving you every chance to become a better version of yourself, both professionally and personally. At Guidewire, lifelong learning is here for the taking.

CAREER MOBILITY

Your career opportunities are only limited by your own imagination. Guidewire’s community is filled with chances to expand your horizons across any of our teams or worldwide‌‌‌‌‌‌‌ locations.

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