Senior Analyst, Threat Vulnerability Management

Job Title: Senior Analyst, Threat Vulnerability Management

Reports to: Manager, Vulnerability Management

Vacancy status: This posting is for an existing position.

Purpose of the Role

Reporting to the Vulnerability Management Manager, the Senior Threat Vulnerability Management Analyst is a subject matter expert that is responsible for leading advanced security assessments, identifying vulnerabilities and threats, and recommending mitigation strategies to enhance LifeLabs cybersecurity posture.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead threat and vulnerability management activities, including vulnerability identification, assessment, prioritization, tracking, and remediation across infrastructure, applications, cloud, and endpoint environments.
• Investigate emerging cyber threats, including zero-day vulnerabilities, threat hunting findings, and security incidents, providing risk-based recommendations and escalation as required.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, security reviews, log analysis, and deep-dive investigations to identify risks, security gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
• Monitor compliance with security policies, standards, regulatory requirements, and industry frameworks, including NIST and other applicable controls.
• Partner with IT, Security Operations (SOC), Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), and business stakeholders to communicate risks, prioritize remediation efforts, and strengthen overall security posture.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance threat and vulnerability management standards, processes, procedures, metrics, reporting, and program documentation.
• Support incident response activities, post-incident reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce future security risks and improve operational effectiveness.
• Track and report on vulnerability management program performance, compliance status, and security metrics, providing regular risk briefings and actionable insights to stakeholders.
• Stay current on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, technologies, and cybersecurity best practices, incorporating new intelligence into vulnerability management activities.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and subject matter expertise to junior analysts and cross-functional teams on vulnerability management and cybersecurity best practices.

What You’ll bring to the role:

• 3+ years of experience in Threat and Vulnerability Management, Information Security, or a related cybersecurity discipline.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, MIS, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Relevant industry certification preferred (e.g., CISA, CEH, GSEC, SSCP, GCIH).
• Strong knowledge of vulnerability management practices, threat analysis, cybersecurity frameworks, security controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with vulnerability management and security tools such as Qualys, CrowdStrike, Wiz, Nmap, EDR, IDS/IPS, SIEM, and related technologies.
• Working knowledge of networking concepts, security protocols, cloud and infrastructure security, firewalls, endpoint protection, and vulnerability remediation practices.
• Familiarity with threat intelligence frameworks and methodologies, including MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain, and risk-based vulnerability prioritization.
• Knowledge of information security governance, privacy regulations, and industry standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, FIPPA, and PIPEDA.
• Strong analytical, investigation, reporting, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical risks to diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, work effectively in a fast-paced environment, and collaborate across technical and business teams.

Why Join Us? 

As a Senior Threat Vulnerability Management Analyst at LifeLabs, you’ll play a critical role in helping protect the systems and data that support healthcare services across Canada. You’ll work at the forefront of cybersecurity, identifying emerging threats, driving vulnerability remediation, and partnering with cross-functional teams to strengthen our security posture. This role offers the opportunity to apply your expertise, influence security strategy, mentor junior team members, and make a meaningful impact in an organization committed to improving health outcomes for Canadians.

What We Offer: Salary range: $81,431- $103,825CAD annually (commensurate with experience)