Cybersecurity Analyst in Toronto, ON

Cybersecurity Analyst Job Description

Cybersecurity Analysts in Canada play a vital role in protecting an organization's IT infrastructure and data from cyberattacks. They work to identify vulnerabilities, implement security controls, monitor for suspicious activity, and respond to security incidents.

Typical cybersecurity analyst duties:

Conduct security risk assessments and vulnerability assessments to identify weaknesses in IT systems and networks.

Analyze security logs and events to detect suspicious activity and potential security breaches.

Investigate security incidents according to established procedures, collecting and analyzing evidence.

Implement and maintain security controls such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and access controls.

Participate in security incident response planning and exercises to ensure a coordinated response.

Collaborate with IT teams, security engineers, and other stakeholders to improve the organization's overall security posture.

Educate and train employees on cybersecurity best practices and awareness.

Document security procedures, incidents, and resolutions for future reference.

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Salary for Cybersecurity Analyst in Toronto, ON

87351 - 132983

Low

87351

The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is building necessary skills.

Mid

113166

The candidate has moderate experience in the role, meets most requirements or has equivalent transferrable skills, and may also have relevant certifications.

High

132983

The candidate has extensive experience and advanced skills for the role, and may also have specialized certifications.

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Our starting salary projections come from a rigorous, multistep process so that our numbers accurately reflect the marketplace. They are based on actual compensation for professionals Robert Half has matched with employers across the country and third-party job posting data from Textkernel that we use to independently validate the salary levels.

Starting compensation—pay for someone new to a role—can vary significantly based on a candidate’s skills, experience and certifications, as well as other factors including industry, company size and revenue, and demand for the role. To reflect this variability, we report our salary data in three levels: low, mid and high.