06/20/2025 Security Data Specialist
About the role
Role Description Job Title: Network/Security Visualization and Monitoring Analyst
Job Location : Saskatoon or Calgary
Develop and maintain dashboards to visualize data from various NOC and SOC tools
- Dissect and examine past incidents and response to create use-cases and validation criteria
- Work with NOC and SOC teams to validate visualizations and automation use-cases
- Collaborate with NOC and SOC teams to identify and implement automation opportunities.
- Identify KPIs and implement reporting for multiple audiences to make informed decisions
- Use dashboards to track important incident metrics and trends, helping the team quickly identify and respond to issues.
- Develop and implement automation solutions to reduce manual workload and improve service delivery.
- Continuously seek and implement small, incremental improvements to enhance overall service delivery.
- Ensure the reporting process is automated, with data from NOC and SOC tools regularly updated and accurately reflected in dashboards.
- Streamline day-to-day operations through targeted automation of specifically identified tasks and processes.
- Implement automation for monitoring network performance, capacity, and incidents, including initial triage and categorization of alerts.
- Automate routine troubleshooting tasks and generate reports on network performance and incidents.
- Implement automation for detecting security threats and anomalies, and for the initial triage of security alerts.
Skills And Qualifications
- Strong understanding of network, security, and operations systems and software (Cisco, ServiceNow, CrowdStrike, Splunk)
- Experience in creating and maintaining dashboards to visualize data from various sources (e.g., PowerBI, Grafana, others)
- Proficiency in automation tools (Ansible) and scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell).
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
- Self-driven with the ability to identify opportunities and take initiative to implement and track them.
- Nice to have: strong understanding of network and security operations.
About Horizon Computer Solutions Inc.
Horizon Computer Solutions Inc. is an industry-leading Western Canadian IT solutions provider specializing in transformative technology solutions. Horizon focuses on six primary Technology Solutions to meet the diverse needs of our clients: Managed IT Solutions, Cyber Security, Cloud & Data Centre Solutions, Data Analytics, IT Procurement, and Staff Augmentation.
Established in 1995, Horizon has been providing advanced and scalable business solutions to organizations across Canada. From local businesses to public and private multinational enterprises, Horizon's collaborative approach to problem-solving is based on delivering revolutionary technology solutions strategically aligned with our client's business objectives.
Headquartered in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan — one of Canada's fastest-growing technology hubs — Horizon has a long history of being at the forefront of innovative solutions to strategically navigate the technology landscape to help our clients achieve their desired business objectives. Our 27 years of success are a testament to our commitment to serving our clients and our community.
As the world adapts and advances with new and exciting technologies, Horizon's vision and commitment will always be to provide transformative solutions that deliver new capabilities and outcomes for our clients.
06/20/2025 Security Data Specialist
About the role
Role Description Job Title: Network/Security Visualization and Monitoring Analyst
Job Location : Saskatoon or Calgary
Develop and maintain dashboards to visualize data from various NOC and SOC tools
- Dissect and examine past incidents and response to create use-cases and validation criteria
- Work with NOC and SOC teams to validate visualizations and automation use-cases
- Collaborate with NOC and SOC teams to identify and implement automation opportunities.
- Identify KPIs and implement reporting for multiple audiences to make informed decisions
- Use dashboards to track important incident metrics and trends, helping the team quickly identify and respond to issues.
- Develop and implement automation solutions to reduce manual workload and improve service delivery.
- Continuously seek and implement small, incremental improvements to enhance overall service delivery.
- Ensure the reporting process is automated, with data from NOC and SOC tools regularly updated and accurately reflected in dashboards.
- Streamline day-to-day operations through targeted automation of specifically identified tasks and processes.
- Implement automation for monitoring network performance, capacity, and incidents, including initial triage and categorization of alerts.
- Automate routine troubleshooting tasks and generate reports on network performance and incidents.
- Implement automation for detecting security threats and anomalies, and for the initial triage of security alerts.
Skills And Qualifications
- Strong understanding of network, security, and operations systems and software (Cisco, ServiceNow, CrowdStrike, Splunk)
- Experience in creating and maintaining dashboards to visualize data from various sources (e.g., PowerBI, Grafana, others)
- Proficiency in automation tools (Ansible) and scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell).
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
- Self-driven with the ability to identify opportunities and take initiative to implement and track them.
- Nice to have: strong understanding of network and security operations.
About Horizon Computer Solutions Inc.
Horizon Computer Solutions Inc. is an industry-leading Western Canadian IT solutions provider specializing in transformative technology solutions. Horizon focuses on six primary Technology Solutions to meet the diverse needs of our clients: Managed IT Solutions, Cyber Security, Cloud & Data Centre Solutions, Data Analytics, IT Procurement, and Staff Augmentation.
Established in 1995, Horizon has been providing advanced and scalable business solutions to organizations across Canada. From local businesses to public and private multinational enterprises, Horizon's collaborative approach to problem-solving is based on delivering revolutionary technology solutions strategically aligned with our client's business objectives.
Headquartered in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan — one of Canada's fastest-growing technology hubs — Horizon has a long history of being at the forefront of innovative solutions to strategically navigate the technology landscape to help our clients achieve their desired business objectives. Our 27 years of success are a testament to our commitment to serving our clients and our community.
As the world adapts and advances with new and exciting technologies, Horizon's vision and commitment will always be to provide transformative solutions that deliver new capabilities and outcomes for our clients.