SOC Analyst (Night)

Posted 18 days ago

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Job Details

Full Time

Location

Quebec City, QC

Job Description

Overview
At KPMG, you'll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.

Are you passionate about cyber defense, threat detection, and incident response? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where real-time security investigations protect organizations from cyber threats? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

We're looking for a SOC Analyst (Night Shift) to join our cybersecurity team and play a critical role in monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security events for multiple clients. As part of a major worldwide Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service provider, you will actively defend businesses against advanced cyber threats, ensuring their critical assets remain secure and resilient in the face of evolving attacks.

What you will do

Continuously monitor security alerts from SOAR, SIEM, and other security tools across multiple clients.
Rapidly assess alerts, classify them by severity, type, and source, and escalate when necessary.
Validate alerts with enrichment tools, logs, and threat intelligence to distinguish true threats from false positives.
Prioritize and escalate security incidents requiring deeper investigation to senior analysts.
Analyze security events to assess impact, scope, and affected systems.
Leverage EDR, SIEM, NDR, and forensic tools to investigate threats.
Identify patterns of malicious activity and potential threat actor tactics.
Recommend mitigation strategies and response actions to minimize risks.
Maintain thorough documentation, including timestamps, affected systems, and initial findings.
Communicate findings with clients, team leads, and stakeholders to ensure transparency and resolution.
Take action through client security technologies (e.g., EDR, firewalls, and access controls) to contain and isolate incidents when necessary.
Provide feedback on alert accuracy to improve SOC detection and triage processes.
Stay up to date with cyber threats, attack techniques, and evolving security best practices.
Participate in cybersecurity training, threat-hunting exercises, and blue team collaborations.
Assist colleagues during security incidents and contribute to an efficient team-based defense strategy.

What you bring to the role

SIEM & EDR Investigation - Strong hands-on experience with Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR), Network Detection & Response (NDR), and SIEM platforms.
Malware & Threat Analysis - Ability to analyze logs,and network traffic to detect malicious behavior.
Forensic- Investigating incidents using security products alerts
KQL Knowledge - Experience in Microsoft Sentinel (Kusto Query Language - KQL) for security investigations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to be able to answer to all of our clients.
Ability to engage with clients professionally, clearly, and supportively.
Can translate complex security incidents into clear explanations for non-technical stakeholders.
Works effectively with peers in high-pressure situations.
Ability to stay composed and make informed decisions under pressure in a dynamic environment.
Ability to spot anomalies and critically analyze security incidents.
Adapts quickly to evolving cyber threats and finds effective solutions.
Ability to prioritize alerts efficiently and meet response SLAs.

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best
Our Values, The KPMG Way
Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters

KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process
At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG's Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.

About KPMG

KPMG LLP is the Canadian member firm of KPMG International. We provide Audit, Tax, and Advisory services to many of the public and private business, not-for profit, and public sector organizations in Canada. Nationally, there are 40 offices and over 700 partners and 7,000 employees working together to help Canadian businesses achieve their goals. Leveraging the skills, knowledge and passion of our firm and our people allows us to serve our clients with uncompromising professionalism, cutting through complexity to provide valuable insight—in Canada and around the world. KPMG s.r.l./S.E.N.C.R.L. est le cabinet canadien membre de KPMG International Cooperative (« KPMG International »). Nous offrons des services professionnels en audit et en fiscalité ainsi que des services-conseils à une vaste clientèle composée notamment de sociétés ouvertes et fermées, d’organismes sans but lucratif et d’organisations du secteur public au Canada. KPMG compte 40 bureaux à l’échelle nationale, au sein desquels collaborent plus de 700 associés et 7 000 employés pour aider les sociétés canadiennes à atteindre leurs objectifs. Nous misons sur les compétences et le savoir-faire de notre équipe pour servir nos clients − au Canada et ailleurs dans le monde − avec rigueur et professionnalisme. Notre mission première : simplifier la complexité en proposant des perspectives éclairantes.