Global IT Security Analyst

Mars

5d • $80,000 - $95,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Changing the World, One Kibble at a Time Champion Petfoods is expanding! We are excited to announce we are looking for a Global IT Security Analyst to join our rapidly growing company. Champion Petfoods is an award-winning pet food crafter with a reputation of trust spanning 35+ years. From our humble beginnings, founded in a small town in Alberta, Canada, Champion – with its ORIJEN® and ACANA® brands – is a key player in the global premium pet food industry. Our purpose, To Earn Pet Lover Trust Every Day so Pets Thrive for a Lifetime, provides the foundation for our highest aspirations as a company. Being a partner to the communities that surround us – and the environment that sustains us – are top priorities. We would love to hear from you if you are passionate about personal and professional growth and see yourself as a key player contributing to our continued success as an award-winning company. Here’s the scoop - Summary The Global IT Security Analyst plays a key role in protecting our global technology environment by monitoring security alerts and conducting hands‑on investigations. You’ll work with modern security tools, support incident response, and help strengthen our defenses through continuous improvement and smart vulnerability management. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who loves solving problems, staying ahead of threats, and making a real impact on our organization’s security posture. This position is in primary Champion offices, working an hybrid schedule with 3 days in-person and requires some travel to other Champion locations.

Requirements

• Post-Secondary Degree or Diploma in Cyber Security or related discipline
• 3–5 years in security operations or technical IT operations
• Experience with vulnerability management, SIEM/EDR, incident response
• Knowledge of hybrid/multi-cloud, endpoint protection
• Exposure to Zero Trust, IAM, penetration testing
• Work extended hours, including evenings and weekends if required, and stay accessible via company cell phone for after-hours IT Security support
• Ability to interact with and provide support to a diverse group of Associates at all levels
• Strong interpersonal, customer relationship/partnership to facilitate the implementation of new technologies across business units
• Experience in change management to fully leverage technology to drive innovative ideas in the IT group
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken
• Ability to travel between the Company’s locations, and willingness to accept temporary assignment(s) to additional Company locations
• Some travel is required

Nice To Haves

• Relevant certifications are an asset

Responsibilities

• Monitor and triage global SOC alerts, perform investigations (logs, endpoint forensics, network traffic), and support coordinated incident response activities
• Document findings, complete RCAs, and drive corrective actions; contribute to the Incident Response Lifecycle Runbook
• Conduct and validate vulnerability scans across cloud, on‑prem, network, and endpoints
• Prioritize findings, track remediation with system/application owners, and support long‑term reduction strategies (patching, baselines, automation)
• Administer and optimize core security technologies (SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, DLP, IAM, MDM/MAM)
• Maintain tool integrations and enhance detection logic, tuning, and automation workflows
• Support internal/external audits, evidence gathering, and compliance reporting
• Assist with risk assessments, control testing, and maturity improvement initiatives
• Support supplier security reviews, penetration testing activities, and remediation tracking
• Contribute to security awareness programs, training, and phishing simulations
• Operate within ITIL processes and support eDiscovery, litigation holds, tabletop exercises, backup validation, and resiliency improvements

Benefits

• Safety: a strong commitment to ensure all people are provided with a safe, healthy and respectful environment.
• Earnings: $80,000 - $95,000 annual salary, annual bonus eligibility, 401k/RRSP with company matching.
• Industry Competitive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision and employee assistance programs to meet your individual or family needs.
• Continuing Education: In house & online learning & development, as well as an education assistance program.
• Quality: a dedication to uphold the highest standards of authenticity, nutritional integrity, and food safety, to earn the trust of Pet Lovers everywhere.
• Other Perks: Free bag of premium pet food each month.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree