Senior Specialist, Cybersecurity Operations

For people who are going places 

Terrestar represents a veritable constellation of talent... dedicated people who are eager to explore new horizons and take bold, new paths while charting the future of telecommunications.  

To achieve that, we harness leading-edge technologies to enable seamless direct-to-mobile satellite communications and the Internet of Things. 

Our mission: to connect everyone everywhere to their world. 

If you think you might be a good fit, why not join our team! 

Reporting to the Director of Cybersecurity, the Senior Specialist, Cybersecurity Operations is responsible for managing events and incidents, vulnerabilities and threats, cyber defense technologies, offensive security, and infrastructure security. This person supports leadership by synthesizing information, recommending action plans, and preparing presentations for the management of key issues.

The main responsibilities are: 

Monitoring, Analysis, and Incident Management

• Manage and analyze security alerts and logs.
• Perform vulnerability scans and apply patches.
• Assess security bulletins using standards such as CVSS, NVD, CVE.
• Resolve security incidents in collaboration with infrastructure and application teams.
• Handle deviations from cybersecurity frameworks.

Assessment and Prevention 

• Support cybersecurity activities and operations.
• Define processes, procedures, and performance indicators.
• Develop operational controls and demonstrate compliance.

Implementation and Collaboration 

• Implement and evolve security solutions with internal and external partners. 

Assume all related responsibilities.

COMPETENCY PROFILE AND MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education/Experience/Certification

• University degree in Information Technology, Software Development, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in cybersecurity operations and/or software development.
• Experience responding to security alerts and incidents.
• Experience configuring and securing physical and cloud infrastructures.
• Experience in security scanning and vulnerability analysis. 
• Experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC) is an asset.

Other qualifications

• Knowledge of the Microsoft ecosystem (Defender, M365, InTune, Sentinel, Azure).
• Knowledge of AWS and Azure cloud architecture.
• Offensive security certifications (CEH, CRTP, etc.) are an asset.
• General security certifications (CISSP, etc.) are an asset.

Skills and abilities required  

Adapted to his or her level and field of expertise, the incumbent must possess the following competencies: (Based on Terrestar Competencies model ) 

• Ability to develop constantly in a spirit of continuous learning.
• Generates value and has an innovative spirit.
• Demonstrates sound management of organizational risk and IT security.
• Has a service approach.
• Team player and collaborative.
• Communicates effectively.
• Plans and organizes work autonomously, rigorously and agilely.
• Has a strong business acumen.
• Rigor and planning.
• Analytical mindset and attention to detail. 

At Terrestar, we’re all about our people! 

In addition to enjoying fair, competitive, direct compensation, you'll have access to our incentive plan from the moment you're hired. 

You’ll also enjoy: 

• an open working culture that offers flexibility in terms of when and where you work; 
• numerous paid holidays throughout the year; 
• varied health programs including yearly check-ups and virtual 24/7 support.  

Above all, you’ll have the opportunity to learn, to grow, and to innovate in ways that will help shape the world of telecommunications. 

At Terrestar, the future of telecom is close at hand. 

 

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