Cyber Security Consultant

Government Entity; Regina; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization is seeking a Cyber Security Consultant to provide strategic cybersecurity advice and manage incidents. The ideal candidate will have expertise in cybersecurity architecture and risk management. Responsibilities include conducting threat risk assessments, delivering security education, and monitoring emerging threats. Candidates should have relevant architecture certifications and demonstrate strong collaboration skills in a public-sector context. This role is located in Regina, Canada.

Qualifications

• Experience with cybersecurity strategic planning and risk management.
• Experience with DevSecOps operations and automation.
• Ability to bridge technical and executive perspectives effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide cybersecurity strategic advice and governance.
• Deliver information security education and awareness.
• Respond to and manage information security incidents.

Skills

Cybersecurity strategic planning

Risk management

Solutions architecture

IT design

Governance

Feasibility studies

Cost-benefit analysis

DevSecOps operations

Incident management

Threat Risk Assessments

Education

Architecture-related certifications (TOGAF, SABSA)

Job description

Role: Cyber Security Consultant

Location: Regina,Sk Canada

Job description

• Demonstrated experience with cybersecurity strategic planning and risk management.
• Demonstrated experience with solutions architecture, cybersecurity architecture, and IT design.
• Demonstrated experience providing cybersecurity strategic advice, including risk management, governance, feasibility studies, cost–benefit analysis, and technology assessments.
• Experience acting as an architect with the following characteristics:
• Served as the lead architect or owner of a major subsystem or solution area.
• Delivered all engagements using a formal IT methodology and within a recognized information security control framework.
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing cybersecurity architecture across complex, distributed environments.
• Demonstrated experience working with industry-standard information security frameworks such as ISO 27002:2022, NIST, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience with DevSecOps operations and automation supporting enterprise product and service development and deployment.
• Architecture-related certifications such as TOGAF, SABSA, or other industry-recognized credentials are considered an asset.
• The role requires the ability to bridge technical and executive perspectives, clearly articulate cybersecurity risks, and collaborate across public-sector stakeholders to shape a centralized cybersecurity vision.
• Provide interpretation and enforcement of information security policies and standards.
• Deliver information security education and awareness across the organization.
• Respond to and manage information security incidents.
• Conduct Threat Risk Assessments (TRAs) for IT-related business initiatives.
• Provide security assessments and oversight for IT solution and services procurements.
• Offer information security advice and guidance to business areas.
• Monitor, evaluate, and respond to emerging threats and vulnerabilities.