Threat Intelligence Analyst – Canada

 

 

Threat Intelligence Analyst – Canada

last updated September 9, 2025 2:21 UTC

Sophos

Sophos

 

HQ: Remote

 

OFF: Canada

Full-Time

Management and Finance

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About Us

Sophos is a global leader and innovator of advanced security solutions for defeating cyberattacks. The company acquired Secureworks in February 2025, bringing together two pioneers that have redefined the cybersecurity industry with their innovative, native AI-optimized services, technologies and products. Sophos is now the largest pure-play Managed Detection and Response (MDR) provider, supporting more than 28,000 organizations. In addition to MDR and other services, Sophos’ complete portfolio includes industry-leading endpoint, network, email, and cloud security that interoperate and adapt to defend through the Sophos Central platform. Secureworks provides the innovative, market-leading Taegis XDR/MDR, identity threat detection and response (ITDR), next-gen SIEM capabilities, managed risk, and a comprehensive set of advisory services. Sophos sells all these solutions through reseller partners, Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) worldwide, defending more than 600,000 organizations worldwide from phishing, ransomware, data theft, other every day and state-sponsored cybercrimes. The solutions are powered by historical and real-time threat intelligence from Sophos X-Ops and the newly added Counter Threat Unit (CTU). Sophos is headquartered in Oxford, U. K. More information is available at www.sophos.com.

Role Summary

As a Threat Intelligence Analyst supporting our Managed Detection & Response (MDR) Team, you will leverage your experience, skills, and cybersecurity knowledge of the threat actor landscape to convert threat data into actionable intelligence information to ultimately better protect our customers from evolving threats. A primary focus of this role will be to analyze and enrich both Sophos case data, internal intelligence, and OSINT to better track and defend against active campaigns. This position can be worked remotely in Canada.

What You Will Do

Execute tactical analysis focused on developing, applying, and communicating a deep understanding of cyber threat actors and campaigns

Translate actor TTPs into actionable insight that support operations and detection that are documented in out threat intelligence platform

Provide security and threat intelligence thought leadership to stakeholders

Perform open-source intelligence (OSINT) collection and analysis, identifying relevant indications of cyber threats, malicious code, malicious websites, and vulnerabilities.

Support organizational projects related to emerging threats or process improvement as needed

What You Will Bring

3+ years of professional experience as a Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst or similar incident response role with intelligence component

Experience leveraging MITRE ATT&CK categorization to align observed threat actor activity to Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs).

Experience investigating eCrime campaigns and producing actionable intelligence for both tactical and strategic consumption

Knowledge of the Intelligence Lifecycle and Diamond Model of Intrusion Analysis

Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally, for delivery briefings to varied audiences of technical, operational, and senior client staff.

Familiarity with python, jupyter notebooks, sql, regex, and yara

Flexibility to rapidly pivot priorities based on emerging threats

Experience working directly with Threat Intelligence Platforms (TIPs)

BA or BS degree (preferred)

In Canada, the base salary for this role ranges from $95,000 to $159,000. In addition to base salary, we offer additional compensation including bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits package. A candidate’s specific pay within this range will depend on a variety of factors, including job-related skills, training, location, experience, relevant education, certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

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Ready to Join Us?

At Sophos, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives to fuel innovation. Research shows that candidates sometimes hesitate to apply if they don’t check every box in a job description. We challenge that notion. Your unique experiences and skills might be exactly what we need to enhance our team. Don’t let a checklist hold you back – we encourage you to apply.

What’s Great About Sophos?

· Sophos operates a remote-first working model, making remote work the primary option for most employees. However, some roles may necessitate a hybrid approach. While we are a remote first organization, applicants must have legal authorization to work in the jurisdiction where the position is posted, without requiring employer sponsorship

· Our people – we innovate and create, all of which are accompanied by a great sense of fun and team spirit

· Employee-led diversity and inclusion networks that build community and provide education and advocacy

· Annual charity and fundraising initiatives and volunteer days for employees to support local communities

· Global employee sustainability initiatives to reduce our environmental footprint

· Global fitness and trivia competitions to keep our bodies and minds sharp

· Global wellbeing days for employees to relax and recharge

· Monthly wellbeing webinars and training to support employee health and wellbeing