Cyber Security Specialist

Randstad Canada; Regina; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A government client in Regina seeks a skilled Cyber Security Specialist to drive impactful projects. The successful candidate will develop solutions, lead modernization efforts, and engage with stakeholders while ensuring cybersecurity compliance and effective risk management strategies within a collaborative environment that values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Collaborative environment

Opportunity to lead modernization efforts

Chance to develop cutting-edge solutions

Qualifications

• Proven experience with cloud and enterprise security technologies, especially Microsoft Azure and vulnerability management platforms.
• Proficiency in PowerShell, JSON, Kusto Query Language.
• Strong familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks like NIST and ISO standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed security incident investigation reports and post-incident lessons-learned documentation.
• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and communicate risk levels.
• Document compliance with various security standards for audits.

Skills

Microsoft Azure

Microsoft Defender

Microsoft Sentinel

Vulnerability Management

Analytical Skills

Job description

Our Regina-based government client is looking for a skilled Cyber Security Specialist to drive the success of an impactful and fast-paced project. If you're eager to make a meaningful contribution within a large enterprise environment, this is your opportunity to help shape the future of a forward-thinking organization!

Advantages

• Opportunity to lead and shape the modernization of platforms.
• Collaborative environment working closely with stakeholders from various business areas and Information Management & Technology team.
• Chance to develop and implement cutting-edge solutions
• Platform to showcase excellent presentation skills by regularly updating and engaging with project stakeholders and IT leadership.
• Contribution to meaningful work

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

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.

Summary

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