Sr. Cybersecurity Specialist

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Our client requires a Senior Cybersecurity Specialist to join a program aimed at establishing and mature a comprehensive cyber security program that supports the client’s core business functions. This includes continuous improvement of proactive and reactive security controls across Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA). Key program areas include Cloud Security, Vulnerability Management, Cyber Risk Management, Security Operations, Incident Response, Threat Intelligence, Security Architecture, Policy Development, Compliance, and Training & Awareness. The program will leverage industry best practices and modern security technologies to enhance resilience and ensure alignment with enterprise and public sector security expectations.

NOTE: Provide after-hours support as required for security events or high-priority operational needs.

Work is onsite at client location in Toronto, ON.

Mandatory Requirements

Mandatory Requirements Include:

  • 7+ years of hands-on cyber security experience supporting security operations, incident response, threat intelligence, secure architecture, and other security assurance activities.
  • Experience designing, implementing, and securing cloud environments (e.g., Azure), including cloud-native security controls and architecture best practices.
  • Strong experience supporting and coordinating incident response activities, including cross-functional coordination and incident lifecycle management.
  • Demonstrated experience in project delivery, including planning, coordination, stakeholder engagement, and execution of security initiatives.
  • Strong business analysis skills, including requirements gathering, documentation, and translating business needs into security solutions and risk-based recommendations.

Requirements Include:

  • Strong knowledge of cyber risk management frameworks and conducting threat risk assessments with associated mitigation strategies.
  • In-depth knowledge of industry standards and frameworks such as NIST 800-53, ISO/IEC 27001, and CIS Controls.
  • Experience working with SOC audit reports (including SOC 2 Type II) and supporting audit/compliance activities.
  • Strong understanding of cyber security concepts including vulnerabilities, threats, encryption, defense-in-depth, authentication, risk management, and security operations.
  • Knowledge of threat modeling and adversary frameworks such as Cyber Kill Chain, MITRE ATT&CK, Diamond Model, and IOCs.
  • Experience supporting vulnerability management, including scanning, prioritization, remediation tracking, and reporting.
  • Experience supporting cyber security awareness and training programs across organizations.
  • Strong experience managing cyber security vendors and service providers, including performance oversight and service level management.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage technical teams, business stakeholders, and senior leadership.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience producing technical and business-level documentation.
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities in agile or evolving project environments.
  • Experience coordinating and supporting security architecture requirements for systems and enterprise IT projects.

 

Desirable Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cyber security, or related discipline
  • Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, SSCP, Security+, or GIAC certifications

Job Posting ID: 56839

Location: Toronto, Ontario (Onsite)

Estimated Starting Date: Jun 8, 2026

Estimated End Date: till Jun 4, 2027

Posting Closing Date: May 25, 2026

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