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About the Role

The Senior Cybersecurity Specialist is responsible for the day-to-day operation, management, and continuous improvement of the organization’s cybersecurity tools and processes. This role is a key member of the Security Operations team, actively monitoring, triaging, and responding to security alerts and incidents, playing a hands-on role in managing security infrastructure, threat intelligence integration, and ensuring the operational effectiveness of security controls.

Responsibilities

Monitor, analyze, and triage security alerts from SIEM, EDR, firewall, and other security platforms.
Perform Tier 2/3 incident response, including threat containment, eradication, and recovery.
Conduct root cause analysis and post-incident reviews to inform improvements.
Contribute to the maintenance of incident response plans, playbooks, and response runbooks.
Administer and tune cybersecurity tools (e.g., SIEM, EDR, vulnerability scanners, DLP, email security, etc.).
Create and refine detection rules, alerting thresholds, and automated workflows.
Ensure tools are integrated effectively and function as intended across environments.
Collaborate with vendors and MSSPs (if applicable) to troubleshoot or enhance tool performance.
Perform vulnerability scans, analyze results, and coordinate remediation with infrastructure/application teams.
Support threat hunting activities and help identify stealthy or low-signal threats.
Stay informed about emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and attacker tactics (e.g., via MITRE ATT&CK, threat intel feeds).
Assist in developing metrics and dashboards to track security posture and risk exposure.
Maintain clear and accurate documentation including incident reports, tool configurations, and operational procedures.
Provide technical reporting and summaries for audits, leadership, and compliance.
Collaborate with IT, compliance, and business units to ensure security practices align with operational needs.
Mentor junior analysts and contribute to operational maturity initiatives within the security team.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity operations, incident response, or related IT security roles.
Proven expertise in deploying and managing cybersecurity tools and infrastructure, including SIEM, EDR, firewalls, and vulnerability scanners.
Experience with operational cybersecurity tasks, including threat detection, log analysis, system hardening, patch management, and network security controls.
Strong understanding of threat landscapes, attack techniques (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK), and common security frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, or CIS Controls.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a demonstrated ability to respond effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Experience supporting audits and regulatory compliance processes is considered an asset.

Skills

SIEM
EDR
Firewall
Vulnerability Scanners
DLP
Email Security
Threat Intelligence
MITRE ATT&CK
NIST
ISO 27001
CIS Controls

Experience Level

Senior

Education Level

Post-secondary education in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a suitable combination of education and experience.
Industry-recognized certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GCIH, GCIA, CompTIA CySA+, or equivalent are highly preferred.

Benefits

Inclusive and collaborative working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success!
Tools and technology needed to delight your clients!
Opportunity to work with and learn from diverse industry leaders.
Freedom to Innovate: supports new and better ways to be successful.
Environment that values diversity as a source of strength.
Work hard and have fun!

About the Company

Great Canadian has grown to be one of the largest and most dynamic gaming and entertainment companies in Canada.
With 25 properties across Ontario, British Columbia, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick, our facilities include over 16,000 slot machines, 575 table games, 71 dining amenities and over 500 hotel rooms.
Our team of ~8,000 strive to offer the very best gaming, entertainment, dining, and hospitality experiences.
Our Vision is to be the leading gaming, entertainment, and hospitality company in our chosen markets by providing superior entertainment value and exceptional experiences.
Our Mission is to provide outstanding experiences to our guests, rewarding opportunities for our team, and superior value to our shareholders.

Equal Opportunity

Great Canadian Entertainment is committed to promoting an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected, and supported.
We are dedicated to employing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities in which we live and serve.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability.
We are committed to promoting Responsible Gambling.