Cyber Security Specialist

Security Specialist (Intermediate)

6-month contract

On-site, Toronto

$60-$70/hour

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement cybersecurity strategies, programs, and security architecture.
• Design, implement, and maintain security controls to protect systems, networks, and data.
• Conduct security control testing and assurance activities.
• Perform audits and assessments against NIST, CIS, and ISO security frameworks.
• Implement and support the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Identify security risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Deploy and manage new cybersecurity technologies and solutions.
• Support incident response, disaster recovery, business continuity, and contingency planning initiatives.
• Provide security guidance and best practices to technical teams and stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain cybersecurity standards, policies, and reference architectures.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of cybersecurity experience.
• Experience developing and implementing cybersecurity strategies, programs, and architecture.
• Experience with security control testing and assurance.
• Experience conducting audits against NIST, CIS, and ISO frameworks.
• Experience implementing the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Experience implementing cybersecurity technologies and security solutions.
• Public sector experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• CISM and/or CRISC certification.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related field.