Security Expert – PCSIRT / SIEM (Montreal)

Arobas Personnel is looking for a Security Expert – PCSIRT / SIEM for a contract opportunity with one of our clients in Montreal. Remote: Hybrid – 3 days/week in the office (Monday or Friday required). Key Responsibilities - Develop and improve SIEM use cases and correlation rules to strengthen SOC capabilities - Analyze and monitor security logs from multiple systems and tools - Conduct threat hunting activities to detect potential threats and vulnerabilities - Investigate, document, and respond to cybersecurity incidents - Perform incident triage and elevate critical issues to senior teams - Continuously optimize detection rules and reduce false positives - Collaborate with global security teams (EMEA, APAC) - Maintain compliance with security policies and procedures Key Requirements - 5+ years (Level 2) or Level 3 experience in Security Incident Management - Strong knowledge of SIEM, ELK, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and DLP - Experience with EDR, antivirus, and security monitoring tools - Solid understanding of network fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, SMTP, OSI model) - Expertise in malware, APT techniques, and cyber threat methodologies - Scripting skills (Python, Shell, PowerShell, SQL, etc.) - Experience in incident response, log analysis, and PCAP analysis - Fluent in English (Bilingual is an asset) Key Skills - Strong analytical and investigation skills - Ability to manage multiple priorities in a quick‑paced SOC workplace - Excellent communication and collaboration abilities - Detail‑oriented with a proactive and continuous improvement mindset Nice to Have - Certifications such as GCFA, GCIH, OSCP (or similar) Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2prli7