Security Analyst, Security Operations Centre (SOC)
General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada · Calgary, AB
- On site
- Full-time
- CA$88,000 / year
- Calgary, AB
Job highlights
- Hunt for advanced threats in cloud and enterprise environments.
- Improve SOC detection capabilities with new use cases.
- Enhance SOC efficiency using AI and automation.
- Validate security configurations and logging coverage.
- Support incident response and compliance activities.
About the role
Security Analyst, SOC
Build bold. Deliver impact. Win together. At General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada, we’re not just engineering technology — we’re shaping the future of defence and security. Our teams design and deliver advanced, mission-critical solutions that enhance national security, strengthen communities, and protect the people we serve. If you’re looking for meaningful work that contributes to a safer, more secure world, you’ll find purpose here. Every day, your skills will directly impact programs that matter.
Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated Security Analyst with a strong background in threat hunting and detection engineering across Enterprise and Cloud workloads to join our Security Operations Centre (SOC). This role is ideal for a cybersecurity professional with hands-on experience who thrives in cloud-smart environments and is passionate about proactively identifying advanced threats, operationalizing threat intelligence (including OSINT), and leveraging automation and AI to improve security outcomes. The successful candidate will play a key role in enhancing threat visibility, strengthening detection logic, and improving response efficiency across enterprise and cloud environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Proactively hunt for advanced threats by analyzing security event data across enterprise and cloud environments using local and cloud native security tools.
- Continuously improve SOC detection capabilities through the design, implementation, and optimization of detection use cases evolving threats.
- Advise solutions architecture teams of Security Operations requirements supporting mandatory compliance needs and continuous improvements of SOC practices.
- Enhance SOC function efficiency, improve alert triage and increase detection speed through the adoption of Artificial Intelligence, and development of automation scripts and Security Orchestration & Response (SOR) playbooks.
- Validate security configurations and logging coverage across cloud and on-premise workloads.
- Investigate alerts and fine-tune EDR policies to quickly identify threats and support deep endpoint threat analysis.
- Integrate and operationalize threat intelligence feeds.
- Leverage Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) sources to identify emerging threats, attacker infrastructure, and indicators of compromise (IOCs).
- Perform phishing email analysis including header, payload, and URL inspection.
- Support incident response efforts including containment, eradication and recovery activities.
- Perform compliance activities related to continuous monitoring of Security Operations responsibilities.
Qualifications
- Minimum 3+ years of experience in a Security Operations Centre with a focus on threat hunting across both Enterprise and Cloud workloads. (Preferred 5 years of experience)
- Strong understanding of cloud log sources and monitoring in multi-cloud environments including Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365 and AWS.
- Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms.
- Hands-on experience creating, refining and testing threat hunting queries within various security tools (e.g. SIEM, EDR).
- Experience optimizing security operations through automation using industry standard scripting languages such as Python and Powershell.
- Mindset to adopt and engrain AI technologies in support of threat prevention, detection and response.
- Demonstrable experience responding to cyber incidents.
- Experience integrating threat intelligence feeds into detection workflows.
- Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK detection mapping.
- Experience performing phishing analysis.
Education
- Degree in computer science, information security or related field, or equivalent industry experience.
- GSOC, CSA, GCIH, CISSP, or other cyber security certifications are considered an asset.
Personal Attributes
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Detail-oriented with a focus on continuous improvement and proactive risk mitigation.
It is a requirement that General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada be registered with the Canadian Controlled Goods program and that all of its workforce be security assessed. Successful applicants must meet all applicable security requirements, including but not limited to ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance. Applicants may be required to meet additional security requirements in order to gain access to technical data, classified areas or information that is subject to international regulations. You must be eligible to work in Canada.
Additional Information
The hiring range for this position is $68,000-$88,000. Our goal is to provide a fair and competitive offer based on an assessment of internal equity and your qualifications, including: Relevant experience, Technical and non-technical skills, Education and certifications.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and eligible dependents from day one (no cost), including flexible benefits options (HCSA) emergency travel insurance, and 24/7 virtual care services.
- Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP), onsite fitness facilities, and employee resource groups.
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer contributions after 3 months, RRSP access from day one, and financial planning support.
- Flexible time off including vacation, holidays, parental leaves with top-up options, sick leave, and disability programs.
- Career development through learning platforms, educational assistance, mentoring, and reimbursement of professional memberships.
- Additional perks such as employee discounts, free onsite parking, social clubs, and an annual scholarship program for employees’ children.
Why join us?
- Purposeful Innovation: You’ll work on innovations that genuinely make a difference. You’ll apply advanced thinking, design expertise, and practical problem-solving to help equip military and allied forces with leading-edge systems. You’ll be surrounded by some of the brightest minds in the defence sector, contributing to next-generation technologies in an environment that celebrates creativity, new ideas, and modern solutions.
- Connection: We believe people do their best work when they feel they belong, and their ideas can flourish. Different perspectives, experiences, and ways of thinking help us innovate and grow. Strong relationships with our teammates help us unite, overcome challenges, and deliver the world-class quality we’re known for. Here, we are committed to inclusivity and ensures every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered.
- Challenging and Rewarding Career Pathways: Your career path matters to us. From mentorship and regular check-ins with your leader to educational support, professional certifications, and continuous training, you’ll have the resources you need to thrive. We encourage internal mobility so you can explore different business areas, broaden your skillset, and expand your network. You’ll be working on high-profile, impactful projects that challenge your skills, expand your expertise, and allow you to both learn from mentors and guide others along the way.
Accommodation
If you require accommodation during any stage of the application process, please contact Human Resources via recruitment@gd-ms.ca.
Closing Date
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Key skills/competency
- Security Analyst
- SOC
- Threat Hunting
- Detection Engineering
- Cloud Security
- SIEM
- EDR
- Automation
- Python
- OSINT
Skills & topics
- Security Analyst
- SOC
- Security Operations
- Threat Hunting
- Detection Engineering
- Cloud Security
- Cybersecurity
- SIEM
- EDR
- Automation
- OSINT
- Python
- Powershell
- Incident Response
- MITRE ATT&CK
- Canadian Defence
- Government Security Clearance
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 3+ years of SOC experience and specific skills in threat hunting, cloud security (Azure, AWS, M365), and SIEM/EDR tools.
- Showcase automation skills: Emphasize your experience with Python or PowerShell for optimizing security operations.
- Quantify your achievements: Use data to demonstrate how you've improved detection speed or efficiency in previous roles.
- Highlight certifications: Mention relevant certifications like GCIH, CISSP, or CSA if you have them.
- Address security requirements: Be prepared to discuss your eligibility for Canadian government security clearance.
Technical preparation
Master SIEM and EDR tools for threat hunting.,Scripting (Python, PowerShell) for security automation.,Understand cloud logging (Azure, AWS, M365).,Practice MITRE ATT&CK framework mapping.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex threat you hunted.,How do you prioritize security alerts?,Share an automation success story.,How do you handle dynamic, fast-paced environments?
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key technical skills required for the Security Analyst, SOC role at General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada?
- The Security Analyst, SOC role requires a strong understanding of cloud log sources and monitoring in multi-cloud environments (Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, AWS), hands-on experience with SIEM platforms, and proficiency in creating and testing threat hunting queries within security tools like SIEM and EDR. Experience with automation scripting languages such as Python and PowerShell is also essential.
- Does General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada require a security clearance for the Security Analyst, SOC position?
- Yes, it is a requirement that General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada be registered with the Canadian Controlled Goods program. Successful applicants must meet all applicable security requirements, including the ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance. Additional security requirements may apply.
- What is the salary range for the Security Analyst, SOC position?
- The hiring range for this Security Analyst, SOC position is $68,000 to $88,000 annually. The final offer will be based on factors such as internal equity, your qualifications, relevant experience, technical and non-technical skills, education, and certifications.
- What kind of career development opportunities are available for a Security Analyst, SOC at General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada?
- General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada offers various career development opportunities, including mentorship, regular check-ins with leaders, educational assistance, professional certifications, continuous training, and access to learning platforms. They also encourage internal mobility to explore different business areas and expand skill sets.
- Is this Security Analyst, SOC role remote, hybrid, or on-site?
- The job description does not explicitly state the work arrangement. However, given the nature of SOC roles and the mention of 'onsite fitness facilities' and 'free onsite parking', it is likely an on-site or hybrid position, with potential for some remote flexibility depending on specific team needs and company policies.
- What are the benefits offered to a full-time Security Analyst, SOC at General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada?
- Full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer contributions, RRSP access, flexible time off, career development resources, and additional perks like employee discounts and onsite facilities.
- What personal attributes are valued for the Security Analyst, SOC role?
- General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada values strong problem-solving and analytical skills, the ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, and a detail-oriented mindset focused on continuous improvement and proactive risk mitigation for the Security Analyst, SOC role.
- How can I apply for the Security Analyst, SOC position if I require accommodation?
- If you require accommodation during any stage of the application process for the Security Analyst, SOC role, you should contact Human Resources directly via email at recruitment@gd-ms.ca.