Hybrid Security Advisor Specialist – Threat Profiling

at Intact

• Job title: Security Advisor Specialist – Threat Profiling
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: CA$118,700 - CA$145,100 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Montreal, Canada

About the role

• Threat Exposure Oversight Specialist enhancing security risk management in Cyber Defence team. Collaborating across functions to validate and document security controls and risks.

Responsibilities

• Cyber Threat Exposure Oversight: Translate red team findings and threat intelligence into measurable detection and control expectations.
• Map threat techniques to telemetry sources and detection logic.
• Validate detection implementation through artifact review (rule Ids, configurations, test evidence).
• Identify and document coverage gaps.
• Maintain structured mapping from threat - control - detection - residual risk.
• Support executive-level exposure reporting within Cyber Defense.
• Insider Threat Oversight: Support development and refinement of insider threat monitoring strategy within Cyber Defense.
• Translate insider threat scenarios into measurable telemetry and controls expectations.
• Validate monitoring coverage for privilege misuse, data exfiltration, and anomalous access patterns.
• Partner with relevant stakeholders (Security, HR, Legal where appropriate).
• Document insider threat posture and maturity gaps.
• Cross-Functional Integration: Collaborate with Threat Intelligence, Detection Engineering, and Incident Response teams.
• Clarify ownership boundaries and decision points.
• Promote evidence-based closure discipline.
• Ensure remediation decisions are traceable and documented.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years experience in detection engineering, threat hunting, insider threat, red team, or similar technical Cyber Defense role.
• 5+ years of experience in IT or security operations.
• Strong knowledge with SIEM, EDR, endpoint telemetry, or log-based detection environments.
• Experience working with threat modeling methodologies such as MITRE ATT&CK, STRIDE, PASTA etc.
• Ability to translate technical findings into structured risk narratives.
• Strong analytical and documentation skills.
• Comfort operating in cross-functional environments.
• Ability to challenge assumptions through calm, evidence-based discussion.
• Strong initiative: proven ability and experience leading projects and initiatives autonomously.
• Bilingualism is required for candidates located in Quebec considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking colleagues across the country.
• No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work model
• Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year
• Multiple benefits offered to support physical and mental wellbeing, including telemedicine, Wellness account and much more
• Share plan & other savings: up to 12% of salary or even more (ask how you could earn guaranteed income for life)
• Pension offerings provide flexibility and long-term security for our employees beyond their careers.