Cyber Security Specialist

Sobeys; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading Canadian retailer as a Cyber Security Specialist, where you will conduct risk assessments, develop strategies for risk mitigation, and support vendor security assessments. With a hybrid work model, this full-time role not only demands technical expertise but also values communication skills. Be part of a dedicated team committed to excellence and community impact, while enjoying comprehensive health benefits and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Discounts

Learning resources

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in cybersecurity or IT risk management.
• Familiarity with risk frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001/27005).
• Certifications like CRISC, CISA, or CISSP are assets.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments across systems.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to evaluate risks.
• Support third-party risk management through vendor assessments.

Skills

Risk assessments

Cybersecurity

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Security

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

GRC platforms (e.g., Archer, ServiceNow, OneTrust)

Job description

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Requisition ID : 189194

Job Category : Cyber Security GRC

Travel Requirements : 0 - 10%

Job Type : Full-Time

Country : Canada (CA)

Province : Nova Scotia; Alberta; Ontario

City : Dartmouth / Calgary / Mississauga

Location : Dartmouth Office, Calgary Office, Tahoe Office

Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers, where your talents contribute to our commitment to excellence and community impact.

Our family of 128,000 employees and franchise affiliates share a collective passion for delivering exceptional shopping experiences and amazing food to all our customers. Our mission is to nurture the things that make life better – great experiences, families, communities, and our employees. We are a family nurturing families.

A proudly Canadian company, we started in Nova Scotia and now operate over 1,600 stores across all 10 provinces under banners like Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, and others. We are all one extended family.

Ready to Make an impact?

Sobeys offers exciting opportunities, and we are seeking a full-time Senior Cyber Security Specialist based out of Stellarton, NS; Mississauga, ON; or Calgary, AB.

Responsibilities :

• Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments across systems, applications, vendors, and processes to identify threats and vulnerabilities.
• Document and evaluate risk scenarios using standards like NIST, ISO 27005, FAIR.
• Maintain the enterprise IT risk register, ensuring risks are logged, assessed, and tracked.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to evaluate risks for new initiatives and technologies.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies and monitor controls.
• Support third-party risk management through vendor security assessments.
• Create and maintain cybersecurity policies, procedures, and standards.
• Produce risk reports and dashboards for leadership and stakeholders.
• Assist with audits by providing evidence of risk management practices.
• Promote risk awareness through guidance and training.
• Develop strategies to address IT risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Support the Cybersecurity GRC Manager with enterprise risk management tasks.

Requirements :

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field.
• 3–5 years in cybersecurity, IT risk management, or IT audit.
• Experience in risk assessments and mitigation processes.
• Familiarity with frameworks like NIST, ISO 27001 / 27005, COBIT, FAIR.
• Understanding of Identity and Access Management, Network Security, Data Protection, Incident Response.
• Experience with GRC platforms (e.g., Archer, ServiceNow, OneTrust).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Certifications like CRISC, CISA, or CISSP are assets.

Our hybrid work model requires presence at one of our offices at least three days per week. We offer comprehensive Total Rewards including health benefits, retirement plans, discounts, and learning resources.

We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process.

• Seniority level : Mid-Senior level
• Employment type : Full-time
• Job function : Engineering and Information Technology
• Industry : Retail

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