Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid, flexible model)
Language: English, professional written and spoken communication required
Background Check Requirement: Successful candidates must complete comprehensive pre-employment checks including Canadian criminal record check, credit check, ID cross-check, public safety verification, employment verification, education verification, and social media screening.

About the Opportunity

Altis Recruitment is partnering with a leading organization in Canada’s financial technology and payments ecosystem to hire a Security Incident Management, Forensic Lead. This role sits within a highly skilled Cybersecurity Incident Management and Response team and plays a critical role in protecting the integrity of systems that support millions of secure digital transactions every day.

In this position, you will lead complex digital forensic investigations across host, cloud, network, and mobile environments. Working alongside cybersecurity analysts, threat intelligence specialists, and incident response leaders, you will transform technical evidence into actionable insights that help detect, contain, and prevent cyber threats.

What’s in it for You

• A collaborative cybersecurity environment focused on innovation and real-world impact

• Exposure to complex investigations across modern digital environments including cloud and network infrastructure

• Opportunities to mentor analysts and shape forensic investigation practices

• A workplace that values continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and professional growth

• A culture that supports flexibility, collaboration, and purpose-driven work

Your Responsibilities

• You’ll lead advanced digital forensic investigations across operating systems, cloud platforms, networks, and endpoints.

• In this role, you’ll perform deep security content analysis including malware analysis, network packet analysis, and user behaviour investigations.

• You’ll support incident response by identifying threat actor activity such as command and control communications, lateral movement, and data exfiltration.

• You’ll manage forensic evidence handling processes and ensure proper chain of custody during investigations.

• You’ll mentor security analysts and provide expert guidance during complex cybersecurity incidents.

• You’ll collaborate with threat intelligence and security monitoring teams to develop and refine detection use cases.

• You’ll document investigative findings and translate technical insights into clear reports for technical and executive stakeholders.

Skills and Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of experience in digital forensics, cybersecurity investigations, or incident response.

• Strong experience performing host, cloud, network, and mobile forensic analysis.

• Hands-on experience with tools such as IDA Pro, Wireshark, NetWitness, X-Ways, EnCase, Magnet AXIOM, Velociraptor, or similar platforms.

• Deep understanding of cybersecurity incident lifecycle, threat actor techniques, and forensic methodologies.

• Strong knowledge of evidence handling, chain of custody procedures, and investigative best practices.

• Ability to analyze complex technical data and communicate findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Experience working in financial services or other highly regulated environments is considered an asset.

Note from the Hiring Manager

“We’re looking for someone who thrives on solving complex problems and enjoys uncovering the story behind a security incident. If you’re passionate about digital forensics and mentoring others while strengthening our security posture, this role offers an opportunity to make a real impact.”

Why Partner with Altis

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We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.