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Incident response specialist

Dexianabout 21 hours ago
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Mid Level
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About the role

Job Title – Incident Response Specialist Period – 12 Months Location : Toronto, ON

Shifts: This role follows a compressed work schedule of 4 days per week, with 10-hour shifts. This includes weekends and Statutory holidays unless vacation time is booked.. Shift assignments will be either Sunday–Wednesday or Wednesday–Saturday, based on business needs and determined by the leadership team. Shift hours: 10:30AM EST – 8:20PM EST

Job Description We are looking for an Incident Response Specialist with hands-on experience in cybersecurity operations and incident response. The successful candidate will investigate security incidents, perform threat analysis, support forensic investigations, and help improve security processes and procedures.

Required Skills 3–4 years of Security Operations / Incident Response experience. Experience investigating cybersecurity incidents and threats. Hands-on experience with EDR (Endpoint Detection & Response) tools. Experience in digital forensics and live response analysis. Ability to develop activity timelines and incident reports. Experience creating and maintaining operational documentation. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Qualifications Degree or diploma in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Security, or a related field. Relevant security certifications are preferred (CISSP, Security+, GCIH, GCFA, CISM, etc.). Knowledge of cybersecurity operations, incident response processes, and security best practices. Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian's platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals. Dexian's brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions. Visit https://dexian.com/ to learn more. Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status

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