Principal Security Analyst Hit enter to view the job description

January 9 2025
Industries IT: Services
Categories Analyst, Security, Continuity, Risk
Richmond Hill, ON • Full time

OPENTEXT
OpenText is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are the key components of our corporate culture. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to partner with the most highly regarded companies in the world, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects that shape the future of digital transformation.


Security Operations is the team that handles day to day protection of our environment and the tools that support them. This team takes care of identifying security weaknesses and facilitates remediation efforts. Additionally, this team monitors networks to assesses abnormal behaviors and manages security incidents to allow for execution of response processes.

Your Impact:

A Security Analyst role at OpenText is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to impact lives. As a key contributor, you will understand a wide array of security processes and concepts. You will be involved in monitoring, responding, and protecting information assets by working collaboratively with internal teams, SMEs, external customers, auditors, and other stakeholders. Opportunities exist in the areas of Governance & Risk, Operations, Compliance, and Disaster recovery. You will be encouraged to cultivate an engineering mindset, driving innovative security solutions and processes that address real-world problems and shape the future.

As a Principal Security Analyst, you will:

  • Lead the security design of OpenText Public cloud infrastructure, including AWS, Azure and GCP.
  • Plan, test, and implement security solutions for the monitoring and protection of company assets in the cloud.
  • Deploy, manage, and optimize cloud and container security tools such as Prisma Cloud (RedLock/Twistlock), Lacework, Sysdig, etc.
  • Secure the end-to-end image/container lifecycle from image build to production deployment.
  • Build methods to advance automation and security for cloud and container-based applications to realize DevSecOps CI pipelines, especially using Terraform
  • Analyze requirements for security tools and technology (SIEM, Endpoint Protection, Vulnerability Management, DLP, perimeter security, DDoS, other).
  • Automate security controls to streamline operational services and support.
  • Identify new security threats by conducting continual monitoring, security testing, vulnerability assessments and log analysis.
  • Possess 12-15 years of previous professional experience.
  • Previous experience leading or mentoring team in cloud enviorments.

What you need to Succeed:

  • Familiarity with information security concepts, best practices, and standards (CISSP, CISM, GSLC, CISA, PCI QSA, ISO 27001, GIAC, CRISC).
  • Experience with SIEM tools (Splunk) and operations.
  • Strong analytic, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience with vulnerability scanning tools, anti-virus, and endpoint security solutions.
  • Proficiency in AWS, Azure and GCP.
  • Bachelor's Degree in in Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Information Systems or Systems Engineering or equivalent experience preferred.

One last thing:

OpenText is more than just a corporation, it's a global community where trust is foundational, the bar is raised, and outcomes are owned.

Join us on our mission to drive positive change through privacy, technology, and collaboration. At OpenText, we don't just have a culture; we have character. Choose us because you want to be part of a company that embraces innovation and empowers its employees to make a difference.


OpenText's efforts to build an inclusive work environment go beyond simply complying with applicable laws. Our Employment Equity and Diversity Policy provides direction on maintaining a working environment that is inclusive of everyone, regardless of culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws.

If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please contact us at hr@opentext.com. Our proactive approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enriching OpenText's vibrant workplace.

Apply now!

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