Senior Security Analyst

Quesnel CRP
Canadian Operations Office
1250 Brownmiller Rd.
Quesnel, BC V2J6P5, CAN

West Fraser places the highest importance on the confidentiality, availability and integrity of customer, company, and employee information. As a member of West Fraser’s Cyber Security team, you will play a critical role to ensure that customer, company and employee information is secure while enabling technology and business partners throughout West Fraser to innovate, drive sales and safely maintain the operation throughout our facilities.

The Security Operations Center is currently recruiting for a Senior Security Analyst at our Quesnel corporate office.

The Senior Security Analyst leads the detection, analysis, and response to cybersecurity incidents in our SOC. This role requires expertise in security event triage, incident response, malware analysis, security tool optimization, and SIEM playbook development (Microsoft Sentinel). The ideal candidate understands the evolving threat landscape and mitigates risks to protect critical assets. This position reports to the Manager, Security Operations and Incident Response.

You'll Do:

• Analyze security alerts from various sources.
• Prioritize alerts based on severity and impact.
• Identify and escalate legitimate security incidents.
• Lead incident response activities.
• Perform forensic analysis to determine attack root cause and scope.
• Document and preserve evidence.
• Develop and execute containment, eradication, and recovery strategies.
• Prepare detailed incident reports with recommendations.
• Conduct basic malware analysis and extract threat intelligence.
• Share threat intelligence within the organization and communities.
• Design, implement, and optimize SOC security tools and systems.
• Integrate security solutions to enhance detection and response.
• Develop scripts and automations to improve SOC efficiency.
• Stay updated on emerging security technologies.
• Develop and optimize SIEM playbooks (Microsoft Sentinel).
• Maintain and update playbooks.
• Mentor and train junior SOC analysts.
• Collaborate with the security team to improve processes.
• Contribute to internal knowledge bases and training materials.

You have:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field. Equivalent direct work experience is acceptable.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in a security operations and incident response role.
• Relevant industry certifications highly desired (e.g., GCIA, GCIH, GISP, AZ-500, CySA+).
• Deep understanding of cybersecurity threats, attack techniques, and incident response methodologies.
• Proven experience in malware analysis, forensic investigations, and security tool administration.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

What We Offer:

• Competitive base salary with an annual bonus opportunity. The typical salary range for this position is $85,000 - $95,000, may vary depending on location, education, and relevant experience.
• Comprehensive benefits: including medical, dental, and vision coverage, pension and saving plans, life, disability, and accident insurance, vacation time, paid holidays and additional benefits to support your well-being.

Work Conditions:

• Occasional after-hours coverage to respond to urgent or severe security incidents.
• Occasional travel between Canada, the United States and Europe.
• Posting locations: Quesnel BC.

About Us:

Today, West Fraser is a diversified wood products company with more than 50 facilities in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe, which promotes sustainable forest practices in its operations. The Company produces lumber, engineered wood products (OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, and particleboard), pulp, newsprint, wood chips, and other residuals. West Fraser's products are used in home construction, repair and remodeling, industrial applications, papers, tissue, and box materials.

What makes us stand out is our people-first approach. We value internal growth and continuous learning. Join us, and you'll enjoy competitive pay, great benefits, and an excellent pension plan, all in a supportive environment where your voice matters.

Diversity:

At West Fraser, we strongly believe promoting diversity and inclusion is essential to our success. Our commitment to creating inclusive workplaces is reflected in our core values, and we constantly strive to foster a culture that values and respects every individual’s unique background and perspective. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to be a part of a team dedicated to shaping a brighter future by embracing diversity and promoting inclusivity.

Sustainability:

West Fraser is fully committed to sustainable forest management as defined in our environmental policy, which is reflected in every aspect of our work. We adopt new technologies and innovations to create exceptional building materials. Wood products are a natural, renewable, recyclable, and environmentally sustainable choice for consumers who prioritize sustainability.