SOC Analyst - Bilingual

Position Description: At CGI, our success comes from the talent and commitment of our professionals. As one team, we share the challenges and rewards that come from growing our company. All of our professionals benefit from the value we collectively build. Be part of something innovative and take control of your future! Are you ready for the responsibility of working with high profile clients in the world’s most exciting sectors? Do you want to take your career to the next level as part of a multifaceted company that gives you a direct stake in its success? If you do, we're looking to strengthen our busy Cyber team. If you're a Security Analyst, apply today and find out how to develop your cyber career at CGI. The Security Operations Centre (SOC) monitors security alerts and investigates suspected security incidents in order to make recommendations for containment and eradication. As part of the SOC team, Security Analysts monitor security alerts, determine severity and impacts as well as participates in security incident investigations and recommendations. Your future duties and responsibilities: Your future duties and responsibilities: - Monitor security alerts of potential malicious activity detected by security systems such as: Intrusion Detection & Prevention Systems (NIDS/NIPS, HIDS/HIPS, WIDS), Log Monitoring, File Integrity Monitoring and SIEM - Determine and classify the severity of alerts and assess potential impacts - Report and investigate potential security incidents - Provide recommendations to clients for containment and eradication of threats - Maintain Intrusion Detection/Prevention signatures - Update security operations processes and procedures - Assist in IT security investigations, exercises and tests - Research training and trends in new security threats, technologies and regulations What you need to succeed: Required qualifications to be successful in this role: Required: - Due to the nature of our clients, ability to obtain (or preexisting from another employer) Enhanced Reliability Security Clearance is mandatory - Familiarity with basic cybersecurity tools and techniques, including SIEM systems, packet analysis tools, and malware analysis. - Excellent customer-centric, analytical, critical thinking skills with strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality. - Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships and work with technical and non-technical professionals. Ability to articulate complex technical concepts to a non-technical audience. - Ability to work under pressure and prioritize tasks effectively, especially during security incidents. - Attention to detail and a proactive mindset in identifying and addressing security issues. - Team player; willing to share knowledge and learn from others - Proficiency in analyzing and interpreting network traffic, system logs, and security alerts to identify potential threats or anomalies. - Excellent critical thinking and analytical skills to assess security events and determine their potential impact. Desired: - Experience with Microsoft Security Products - Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft, CompTIA, CISSP, CISM, ITIL) are a plus. - Extensive knowledge of Operating Systems, network security concepts, and protocols - Experience in technical or non-technical customer-facing service roles are desirable. * Bilingual is preferred. Role requires shift work on a 24/7 rotation (SOC is a 24/7 service). Ability to obtain Enhanced Reliability Security Clearance is required. Preference will be given to applicants in Gatineau/Ottawa or Montreal. Skills: French Incident Response Security Operations Center Technical Writing Threat Risk Assessment