Incident Response Analyst

At CAE, our Technology & Product Development team is dedicated to shaping the future with immersive systems and pioneering technologies that elevate safety and readiness worldwide.

From VR/AR solutions to cutting-edge flight simulation, you’ll work alongside brilliant minds in a rewarding and supportive environment with opportunities to learn and grow every day.

Simply put, you’re empowered to tackle challenges with a team that embraces bold ideas and a commitment to safety and excellence on a global scale. With a career that blends flexibility, creativity, and impact, you’ll play a vital role in an innovative and collaborative team, driving next-generation tech solutions for the moments that matter most.

Your mission

The Incident Response Analyst will work collaboratively to detect and respond to security incidents, maintain and follow procedures for security event alerting, and participate in security investigations.

Are you ready to:

• Support the security team by contributing to the resolution of computer security incidents
• Act as an expert in security incident response within the security operations team
• Analyze security alerts from various security monitoring tools & platforms
• Perform triage, assess the scope of threats and escalate as necessary
• Develop the team’s response capabilities to all types of cyber security incidents
• Security Incident Management: Investigate, analyze, coordinate and report on all security events, incidents and intrusions; track incidents through analysis, diagnosis, correction and resolution
• Other activities as they relate to improving the firm’s posture towards cyber security incident response
• Security Assessments: Perform periodic network security assessments and review for evidence of vulnerability or compromise, and assist or coordinate mitigation and remediation
• Research: Assist in the study of vendors and technology for network and desktop security to determine those which best meet the needs of the organization
• Subject Matter Expert: Serve as an expert technical resource, to advise and assist in security issues, both proactively and reactively
• Ensure the integrity of data and systems, security of confidential information, and protection of physical property
• Collaborate with multiple cross-functional IT teams as well as non-IT business units as required

Minimum Qualifications:

• University degree, technical degree or relevant work experience  
• 2+ years in an incident response role.
• Deep knowledge of Operating Systems, Network infrastructure and IT Security solutions
• Working knowledge of incident management, case management and investigation practices
• Demonstrated experience supporting and leading investigations
• Demonstrated experience developing incident run books
• Excellent facilitation and communication skills - ability to coordinate and develop communication outside the team
• Ability to provide coverage and willingness to support a flexible work schedule

Prefered Qualifications

• Proactive, accountable, self-directed, humble and solution oriented
• Strong critical thinking and analysis skills
• Scripting knowledge such as Python, PowerShell, etc.

​Here are few reasons why folks love working at CAE!  

• Meaningful work that drives professional development 
• Ability to enter and grow within the technology industry 
• Work in a collaborative environment 
• Be part of a high-performance team 

What we have to offer 

• Benefits: fully flexible for you to choose what is important 
• Retirement: Defined Benefits Retirement Plan & Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) 
• Financial Perks: Employee Stock Purchase Plan & numerous corporate discounts 
• Personal and Family Programs: Physical Wellness Plan & Supplementary Maternity Plan 
• Work-Life Balance: Flex time & California Fridays all year 
• Fun at work: social and community events all-year round! 

Join the driver of change at CAE: our next growth horizon will be reached above all through digital innovation for our customers' success.

At CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we’ve driven innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies, we empower our customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged, collaboration drives progress, and your growth fuels our shared success.

CAE is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, nationality, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by law. We encourage applicants who may not meet every qualification to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available—contact your recruiter or email [email protected] if needed.

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