Job Description Please note

• Current work authorization for Canada is required for all openings.
• This is a contract opportunity scheduled to end on November 17, 2026
• You will be working on a pre-defined, 100 % remote schedule as part of Fidelity’s dynamic working arrangement.
• The working hours for this position will be Monday - Friday, rotating shifts between 800 AM - 1000 PM.

Who We Are At Fidelity, we’ve been helping Canadian investors build better financial futures for over 35 years. We offer individuals and institutions a range of trusted investment portfolios and services - and we’re constantly seeking to find new and better ways to help our clients. As a privately owned company, we boldly embrace innovation in all areas as we continue to grow our business into the future.

Working with us means you’ll be part of a diverse and dedicated group of people who make a real difference for our clients and communities every day. You’ll have a wide range of opportunities to grow and develop your career in an inclusive environment where you’ll feel valued and supported to be your best - both personally and professionally.

Business Overview The Cybersecurity Analyst supports the risk mitigation efforts of Fidelity’s Cyber Defense Operations (CDO) under the Information Security and Technology Risk group in order to safeguard and protect our information assets and critical data from current and emerging Cyber threats.

How You’ll Make An Impact The analyst will apply their skills and knowledge in the day-to-day management Cyber activities including, but not limited to, analyzing security logs and systems data to identify anomalous or irregular events; completing Cyber management processes to respond to, investigate and report on identified security incidents; maintenance of various security tools and technologies such as advanced malware detection, DDoS, IDS/IPS, DLP, Anti-spam as well as other Cyber threat intelligence and vulnerability management capabilities. The ideal candidate has experience not only using a wide range of technologies to respond to Cybersecurity events but diligent upkeep and continuous improvement of Cyber management processes and tools.

Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities

• Ensure computing platform compliance with Cybersecurity policies and directives. Use provided tools to perform continuous monitoring and analysis of system activity to identify malicious activity and configure mitigations. Coordinate with other groups to manage and administer the updating of rules and signatures across the information security stack (e.g. intrusion detection/protection systems, anti-virus, and content blacklists). Identify and recommend actions to address vulnerabilities in the computing environment or inconsistencies in existing security processes.
• Provide timely detection, identification, and alerts of possible attacks/intrusions, anomalous activities, and misuse activities, and distinguish these incidents and events from benign activities. Participate in or lead Cyber incident detection, investigation, and response.
• Support Cybersecurity risk mitigation efforts primarily through processes established to safeguard information assets.
• Support CDO reporting activities and production of summary reports of network events and activity relevant to CDO. Monitor external data sources (e.g. vendor sites, Computer Emergency Response Teams, SANS, Open Source and Private feeds) to maintain currency of threat condition and determine and report on security issues may have an impact on Fidelity
• Participate in or lead Cybersecurity awareness and training exercises. Advise on Cybersecurity policies, industry standards, best practices, and strategies.

Experience What We Are Looking For

• At least 2 years of relevant experience in Information Security, Cybersecurity or Information Technology.
• 1 year of recent experience working in the Security Operations Centre (SOC) as L1 Analyst.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent work experience.
• Preferred - CISSP, CISMP, CND, CSA, Security+, Network +, SANS 401 Security Essentials, SANS 301 Introduction to Cyber.
• Microsoft SC-200 certification is considered an asset

The expertise you bring

• Proficiency and demonstrated experience in Data loss protection (DLP), Email threats detect and response, SIEM, network security, UNIX and Windows operating systems security, database security, Cybersecurity Incident response.
• Excellent knowledge of Cybersecurity methodologies, standards and best practices.
• Knowledge of security threats, common attack vectors and the use of security tools to monitor the technology infrastructure and computing environment.
• Understanding of complex, enterprise-wide information systems security architecture and how network, application and host-based security controls work.
• Understanding of the underlying protocols including HTTP, HTTPS, SQL, TCP/IP, Active Directory
• Good understanding of systems development life cycle and secure application development.
• Knowledge and experience working with PCI, ISO 27000 standards, ITIL.

This is the right opportunity for you if

• You have a strong desire to learn and grow
• You thrive in a workplace culture that promotes teamwork, diversity, and belonging
• You are detail oriented and enjoy working in a lively fast-paced environment
• You value feedback and can quickly apply insights and coaching to grow professionally

Some of the ways we’ll help you feel valued and supported as part of our team

• Competitive total compensation, including company contributions to your group RRSP without a matching requirement from you
• Comprehensive health benefits that start on your first day, with 100% employer-paid premiums, that include up to $5000 annually for mental health services and therapy
• Parental leave top-up to 100% of your salary for a period of 25 weeks
• Up to $650 for home office equipment
• Generous time off policy, including 2 paid days annually to volunteer at a charity of your choice
• Diversity and inclusion programs, including an active network of Employee Resource Groups
• Extensive professional development opportunities, including access to over 11,000 training and development courses, tuition reimbursement, and monetary rewards for completing a required designation

Fidelity Canada is an equal opportunity employer Fidelity Canada is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, family status, protected veterans’ status, Aboriginal/Native American status or any other legally-protected ground.

Accommodation during the application process Fidelity Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. If you require an accommodation, please email us at FidelityCanadaStaffing@fidelity.ca.

No telephone inquiries or agencies please. We thank all applicants for their interest, please be advised that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Why Work at Fidelity? We are proud to be recipients of the following Awards

• Canada's Top 100 Employers
• Greater Toronto's Top Employers
• Canada's Top Family-Friendly Employers
• Canada's Top Employers for Young People
• Great Place To Work® Certified
• Best Workplaces for Inclusion
• Best Workplaces for Mental Wellness
• Best Workplaces for Today's Youth
• Best Workplaces for Women
• Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance
• Best Workplaces in Ontario
• Best Workplaces with Most Trusted Executive Teams
• LinkedIn Top Companies in Canada
• Human Resource Director (HRD) - Best Place To Work
• HRD - 5-Star Benefit Program
• HRD - 5-Star Diversity & Inclusion Employer

Designations

• Canadian Compassionate Companies – Certified
• Benefits Canada's Workplace Benefits Award - Future of Work Strategy
• TalentEgg National Recruitment Excellence Award - Special Award for Diversity & Inclusion in Recruiting
• Canadian HR Reporter's Most Innovative HR Team