Cyber Security Analyst - Defensive (Mat Leave Contract)

Cyber Security Analyst, Defensive

Mat leave coverage for 18 months.

About the role

Mercedes-Benz Canada is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst, Defensive, to join its Global Cyber Security team. The team monitors and proactively responds to cyber threats that may affect company assets, helping prevent or minimize business, financial, or reputational impact.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical analysis based on alert triggers to determine impact, scope, and response actions.
• Analyze, process, and triage security threats to identify risk and impact through in-depth analysis.
• Work closely with the Cyber Threat Intelligence team to enhance analysis results and provide additional context.
• Act as a point of contact for end users and vendors by email and phone.
• Work one weekend per month, covering Saturday and Sunday shifts of 12 hours each. Weekend shifts are compensated with three days off during the week.

This is a technical security function, not a compliance function.

The position is an approved current vacancy offered on a fixed-term contract basis for approximately 18 months.

Qualifications

• University or college degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or another IT-related field.
• Educational background in IT security or IT operations.
• Experience in IT security or IT operations in a corporate, military, or law enforcement environment is an asset.
• Strong analytical skills; GCIH certification or similar is an asset.
• Hands-on experience with operating systems, network monitoring, and protocols.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM analysis, particularly Splunk, is an asset.
• Honest and professional, with strong teamwork skills.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
• Fluent English.
• Bold, innovative, and willing to take on challenges.
• Big-picture thinker, go-getter, and self-starter.

Benefits

• Commitment to inclusion and diversity
• Engaging corporate culture
• Opportunities to build business acumen
• Training, development, and career growth opportunities
• Corporate social responsibility initiatives
• State-of-the-art working facilities
• Recognition rewards and discount programs
• Flextime
• Employee discounts
• Health benefits
• Mobile phone for employees
• Employee events
• Barrier-free workplace
• Parking

Compensation

$31.90–$47.70 per hour.

Contact

Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc.
2680 Matheson Blvd East, Suite 500
Mississauga, ON L4W 0A5
Email: mbcrecruitment@mercedes-benz.ca