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Incident Response Lead

CGI

Toronto, Ontario

Hybrid · Lead/Principal · Full-time · $105,000–$155,000 a year

The Role

This senior position within a global security operations centre involves leading technical responses to complex cybersecurity incidents around the clock. Day to day responsibilities include coordinating containment and recovery activities, conducting advanced investigations across endpoints, networks, and cloud environments, and overseeing digital forensic work with proper evidence handling.

Skills & Experience

Candidates need extensive experience in incident response, digital forensics, malware analysis, and threat actor TTPs. Familiarity with enterprise infrastructure, cloud technologies, and identity platforms is essential. Strong knowledge of forensically sound investigation methodologies is required, alongside proven leadership, communication, and decision making capabilities in high pressure environments.

Who It Suits

This role suits a seasoned cybersecurity professional who thrives in fast paced, high stakes situations and is comfortable acting as a technical authority during major incidents. Someone who balances deep investigative expertise with the ability to collaborate effectively across security, IT, and business teams will excel here.

Typical advertised salary for Incident Response roles in Canada: C$97,000–C$158,000 (median C$130,000 — from 40 recent listings analysed by Forensic Focus).

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Listed: 2026-07-06