Cyber Security Specialist

Akkodis; Regina; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm is seeking an experienced Cyber Security Specialist for a 17-month assignment in Regina. This role involves supporting cybersecurity activities, including vulnerability assessments and incident investigations. The ideal candidate should have relevant certifications like CISSP and strong technical expertise in Microsoft Azure and security technologies, while ensuring compliance with industry standards. Candidates must represent an incorporated entity and hold valid business credentials for this B2B engagement.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Collaboration in a diverse environment

Qualifications

• Relevant professional security certifications are strongly desired, such as CISSP or CISM.
• Proven experience with Microsoft Azure and security technologies.
• Strong familiarity with industry cybersecurity frameworks and standards.

Responsibilities

• Support testing activities for a public sector client.
• Review vulnerability scan results and remediation tracking reports.
• Provide incident investigation reports and lessons-learned documentation.

Skills

CISSP certification

Experience with Microsoft Azure

Proficiency in PowerShell

Strong analytical skills

Experience with vulnerability management platforms

Knowledge of NIST Cybersecurity Framework

Education

Relevant professional security certifications

Tools

Microsoft Defender suite

Tenable One

Microsoft Sentinel

Job description

Position

Cyber Security Specialist

Duration

17‑month assignment (long term contract)

Client Location

Regina, SK (Onsite: 8 hours/day between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday)

Engagement Model

Professional Services Engagement – B2B (Incorporated Entities Only)

Note on Assignment Type

This position is provisionally Onsite, requiring 8 hours per calendar between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday (excluding breaks). Conditions may change based on organizational requirements and at the discretion of the Hiring Manager.

About the Engagement

Akkodis is seeking the services of an experienced Cyber Security Specialist to support testing activities for a public sector client. The Cyber Security Specialist will review vulnerability scan results and remediation tracking reports (utilizing Tenable One) to communicate risk levels and progress to stakeholders and provide detailed security incident investigation reports and post‑incident lessons‑learned documentation for any cybersecurity incidents.

Scope

Looking to bring in staff‑augmented contractor professional services of a Cyber Security Specialist. The Cyber Security Specialist is responsible for supporting strengthening our overall cyber security posture through implementation and monitoring of advanced security controls across on‑prem and cloud environments. This role will ensure compliance with industry‑specific security frameworks and standards while proactively identifying and mitigating cybersecurity risks. This is a contracted role and must be onsite full‑time.

Assignment Deliverables

• Incident Reports and Analysis: Detailed security incident investigation reports and post‑incident lessons‑learned documentation for any cybersecurity incidents.
• Vulnerability Assessment Reports: Regular vulnerability scan results and remediation tracking reports (utilizing Tenable One) to communicate risk levels and progress to stakeholders.
• Security Posture Metrics: Periodic security posture and compliance reports, including Azure Secure Score dashboards and other metrics, to inform management of the current state and improvements over time.
• Compliance Documentation: Documentation demonstrating alignment of security controls with NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and applicable CSA standards, to support regulatory audits and internal compliance requirements.
• Updated Security Artifacts: Up‑to‑date cybersecurity artifacts such as security policy documents, standard operating procedures, network diagrams, and system security plans for nuclear‑related projects and systems.

Expertise Required

Must Have

• One or more relevant professional security certifications are strongly desired – for example, CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), CISM (Certified Information Security Manager), GIAC certifications (SANS Institute), or vendor‑specific credentials such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate. These certifications demonstrate a depth of knowledge and commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Technical Expertise: Proven experience with cloud and enterprise security technologies – specifically Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Defender suite, Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM), and vulnerability management platforms (such as Tenable One). Demonstrated ability to configure and use these tools for threat detection, analysis, and automated response. Proficiency in PowerShell, JSON, Kusto Query (KQL), Logic Apps, or a similar language.
• Frameworks & Methodologies: Strong familiarity with industry cybersecurity frameworks and standards (e.g. NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO/IEC 27001/27002, and relevant CSA security standards). Knowledge of incident response methodologies and best practices for handling and managing cybersecurity incidents.
• Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to assess complex systems for security risks. Capable of analyzing system logs, alerts, and forensic data across various sources (network, endpoint, cloud) to identify and resolve security issues.

• Industry Experience: Experience working in highly regulated or critical infrastructure environments (energy utilities, nuclear industry, etc.) is an asset.
• Familiarity with the unique cybersecurity challenges and regulatory requirements of industrial or power systems (including SCADA/ICS environments) will be beneficial.
• Communication & Teamwork: Strong verbal and written communication skills with an ability to articulate cybersecurity risks and strategies to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment, contributing to collective goals and mentoring others in best practices.

Security Clearance

Yes, Level II (Secret) Security Clearance.

Important

This is a business‑to‑business engagement. Candidates must represent an incorporated entity, hold a valid business number, maintain appropriate insurance, and invoice for services rendered.

How to Apply

Submit your resume in confidence via the Akkodis Canada website.

Accessibility

At Akkodis, part of The Adecco Group, our purpose is simple: to make the future work for everyone. We live our values, Passion, Collaboration, Inclusion, Courage, and Customers at Heart, by fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated and every voice matter. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities. Together, we’re making the future work for everyone.