For over 50 years, LifeLabs has been Canada’s leading provider of laboratory diagnostic information and digital health connectivity systems, enabling patients and healthcare practitioners to diagnose, treat, monitor and prevent disease. We are passionate about empowering healthier Canadians through accessible, accurate, and innovative diagnostic services.
We are committed innovators, operating Canada's first commercial genetics lab, and the country's largest online patient portal, with more than 8 million Canadians receiving their results online. More than 112 million laboratory tests come through LifeLabs’ laboratories annually, and our team of more than 6,000 passionate, caring, and diverse professionals works together as one to provide high quality testing and results that Canadians can trust.
We know that behind every lab requisition, sample being tested, or investment in technology is an individual and their family counting on us. At LifeLabs, you can make a meaningful impact on Canadians’ lives every day.
Our teams are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Best Employers, reflecting our deep commitment to our core values of caring, agility, teamwork, and a customer-centered approach. As part of this commitment, LifeLabs prioritizes the ongoing development of our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) program to better serve the needs of our diverse workforce and the communities we serve. We continue to take steps to challenge ourselves to act with courage and integrity, and to create an environment where people can be their true selves.
These values are not just words on a page, they guide our actions and decisions every day and have come to define our team culture.
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)
LifeLabs’ compensation programs are commensurate based on the role, skill, effort, responsibility and working conditions, irrespective of gender, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age or any other personal characteristics. Pay programs are communicated regularly in an accessible and transparent manner.
LifeLabs is also proud to offer resources, opportunities, as well as a collaborative and supportive environment that enables our team members to thrive.
In addition to a competitive compensation package, LifeLabs provides a comprehensive total rewards program, specific to the job position. Your package may include:
- Employee Group Benefits: Competitive coverage for employees and their families to support their overall health and wellness needs, including Extended Health Care, Dental Care, and Life Insurance.
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Vacation and Wellness Days
- Employee Wellness and Giving Programs: Our award winning mental, physical and financial wellness programs aim to address the comprehensive well-being of our team members, including resources like the Employee & Family Assistance Program, financial planning tools, and employee recognition initiatives.
- Professional development and membership reimbursement, access to preferred rates and discount programs, including WorkPerks, Home and Auto Insurance, Costco Membership, etc., and optional health-related benefits.
In accordance with LifeLabs’ Accessibility Policy, and the applicable Accessibility Acts within the provinces we operate in, accommodations are available by request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. For a confidential inquiry or to request an accommodation, please contact your recruiter or email
[email protected].
Vaccinations are highly encouraged at LifeLabs’. Vaccinations and/or immunization screening may be mandatory for selected employees if regulated by provincial or regional governments, or through employer-led vaccination policies in the facilities we service. Please ensure you ask if this position requires the successful candidate to be vaccinated or undergo immunization screening.
Ready to empower healthier Canadians? Apply today!
