Senior Cybersecurity Specialist - SOC Level 2 (12 months contract)

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Senior Cybersecurity Specialist - SOC Level 2 (12 months contract)

We are ready to take this game to the next level and need someone passionate to join the SOC team, responsible for conducting advanced threat analysis, validating and responding to security incidents and enhancing detection capabilities. This role plays a critical role in protecting OLG’s assets across various sectors by applying threat intelligence, refining response playbooks and supporting continuous improvement of SOC Operations. They investigate network, endpoint and cloud environment activities using advanced security tools, leverage threat intelligence to enrich investigations and proactively identify potential threats to maintain a resilient cybersecurity posture. They play a key role in incident response, evidence gathering, root cause investigation, maintaining detailed records of security events and providing comprehensive reports to stakeholders.

YOUR ROLE IN THE GAME

Reporting to the Director, Cybersecurity Operations, you will be empowered to:

• Investigate escalated alerts or incidents using established procedures and analytical tools; correlate data across sources (SIEM, EDR, NDR, firewall, AD logs) to build timelines. 

• Execute containment steps (e.g., isolate host, disable accounts, block IPs) and resolve security events to maintain system integrity. 

• Manage incident lifecycle: prioritize, categorize, document investigations, escalate unresolved issues, and coordinate recovery and closure. 

• Provide feedback for alert tuning, perform routine threat intelligence tasks, and collaborate with HR on incidents involving employee data or policy violations. 

• Participate in on-call rotations and troubleshoot escalated access issues within SLA commitments. 

• Assist in implementing and monitoring security policies, protocols, and compliance standards; support risk assessments and information assurance activities.

• Help identify, document, and prioritize problems in systems and processes; maintain records and contribute to playbook/SOP updates to improve SOC effectiveness.

• Support threat detection and response by validating detection during simulations, creating investigation guides, and proactively searching data for undetected threats. 

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE GAME

Education & Experience:

• ​Post-secondary degree or diploma, preferably in Computer Science or Cybersecurity  

• ​Cybersecurity Professional Certification is an asset (CC, GSEC, GCIH, GCIA SC-900, Security+)  

• ​IT Service Management Certification is an asset (ITIL Foundations)  

• ​3 - 5+ years’ experience in Information Technology related disciplines is an asset.  

Relevant Skills:

• ​ Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles, access control, cryptography, privacy requirements, and system administration/hardening across multiple platforms; understanding attacker TTPs and mapping detection to MITRE ATT&CK.  
• ​Hands-on experience with network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, SMTP, SMB, DHCP), SIEM log analysis, endpoint telemetry tools (Defender, CrowdStrike, Trend Vision One), incident detection/response techniques, threat intelligence, and report writing. 

Licenses, Registrations, Certificates:

AGCO Category 2 Gaming Assistant Registration (Initiated at offer stage - employment is conditional upon obtaining and maintaining this license)

BENEFITS OF JOINING THE WINNING TEAM

• Public Service Pension Plan: Participation in a highly desirable defined benefit pension plan.
• Paid Time-Off: Competitive paid time-off provisions to support work-life balance and well-being.
• Growth Focus: Become your best self with comprehensive support for your professional development.
• Equity, diversity, and inclusion: Core to OLG’s culture, empowering employees to bring their authentic selves and make a meaningful impact across Ontario.

To learn more about our organization and other opportunities visit our career site.

We look forward to hearing from you, interested applicants please apply online by October 28, 2026.

Please Note: Unless otherwise specified, all positions are required to work fully onsite.

OLG is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Please contact Human Resources at [email protected] if you require accommodation at any time throughout the hire process.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. If you bring relevant skills and a willingness to learn, we encourage you to apply—even if you don’t meet every listed qualification. We sincerely appreciate your interest; while we are unable to contact everyone, those selected for the next steps will be notified.

We thank you for your interest in this opportunity; however only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

Personal information is collected by the Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corporation (OLG) and/or its third party service provider(s) under the authority of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation Act, 1999, SO 1999, c 12, Sch L and the Employment Standards Act, 2000, S.O. 2000, c. 41 (as amended) and will be used for the purpose of determining qualifications for employment with OLG and for recruitment modernization initiatives. The information will be managed in accordance with all applicable laws, OLG’s Protection of Privacy Policy (the Policy) and related policies and procedures. For any questions about this collection, please contact [email protected], 800-70 Foster Drive, Sault Ste. Marie, ON, P6A 6V2.