Cybersecurity Specialist

Adecco Canada; Casselman; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Health benefits

Medical and dental benefits

Free training programs

Onboarding improvements

Job summary

Adecco Canada is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Specialist for a contract opportunity in Ottawa, ON. This role focuses on vulnerability management, security engineering, risk assessment, and enterprise network security, leveraging Tenable Nessus to safeguard the organization.

The position requires 6+ years in cybersecurity, hands-on Nessus experience, and a current Secret Security Clearance. It offers a weekdays schedule and full-time engagement within a large-scale enterprise environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Network Administration, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in cybersecurity, vulnerability management, or security engineering.
• Extensive experience with Tenable Nessus and enterprise vulnerability management.
• Experience deploying, configuring, and maintaining vulnerability scanning infrastructure.
• Knowledge of CVSS scoring, vulnerability prioritization, and remediation strategies.

Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, and optimize Tenable Nessus vulnerability management solutions.
• Perform vulnerability scanning, analysis, remediation validation, and reporting activities.
• Develop and improve scanning strategies, policies, and vulnerability management workflows.
• Conduct risk-based vulnerability assessments and provide remediation recommendations.
• Design and maintain vulnerability management architectures and supporting documentation.
• Integrate vulnerability management tools with SIEM, asset management, endpoint security, and other cybersecurity platforms.
• Identify opportunities to improve automation, reporting, and operational efficiency.
• Provide technical guidance and support to cybersecurity and infrastructure teams.
• Develop technical documentation, implementation plans, operating procedures, and security recommendations.
• Support compliance with cybersecurity frameworks, standards, and best practices.
• Contribute to risk assessments, security reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Vulnerability management

Security engineering

Risk assessment

Communication

Education

Diploma/degree in CS/IT/Cybersecurity/Network Administration

Tools

Tenable Nessus

Job description

This role is ideal for experienced cybersecurity professionals with expertise in Tenable Nessus, vulnerability management, security engineering, risk assessment, and enterprise network security.

Adecco is currently hiring a Cybersecurity Specialist for a contract opportunity supporting a large-scale enterprise cybersecurity environment in Ottawa, ON. This role is ideal for experienced cybersecurity professionals with expertise in Tenable Nessus, vulnerability management, security engineering, risk assessment, and enterprise network security.

• Pay Rate: $80 000 - $115 000/year
• Shift: Monday to Friday | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• Job type: Temporary contract 39 weeks | Full-time
• Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Here's why you should apply:

• Paid weekly accurate and on time
• Strong health and safety programs
• Medical and dental benefits once qualified
• Free training programs
• New and quicker onboarding process

Responsibilities:

Vulnerability Management & Security Operations

• Administer, configure, and optimize Tenable Nessus vulnerability management solutions.
• Perform vulnerability scanning, analysis, remediation validation, and reporting activities.
• Develop and improve scanning strategies, policies, and vulnerability management workflows.
• Conduct risk-based vulnerability assessments and provide remediation recommendations.

Security Engineering & Integrations

• Design and maintain vulnerability management architectures and supporting documentation.
• Integrate vulnerability management tools with SIEM, asset management, endpoint security, and other cybersecurity platforms.
• Identify opportunities to improve automation, reporting, and operational efficiency.

Technical Advisory & Stakeholder Support

• Provide technical guidance and support to cybersecurity and infrastructure teams.
• Participate in stakeholder meetings, project planning sessions, and technical reviews.
• Develop technical documentation, implementation plans, operating procedures, and security recommendations.
• Support compliance with cybersecurity frameworks, standards, and best practices.
• Contribute to risk assessments, security reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with security awareness, documentation, and knowledge-sharing activities.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Diploma or degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Network Administration, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in cybersecurity, vulnerability management, or security engineering.
• Extensive experience with Tenable Nessus and enterprise vulnerability management programs.
• Experience deploying, configuring, and maintaining vulnerability scanning infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of CVSS scoring, vulnerability prioritization, and remediation strategies.
• Experience supporting the full vulnerability management lifecycle, including scanning, analysis, remediation, validation, and reporting.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST, CIS Controls, or similar standards.
• Experience integrating security tools, APIs, SIEM solutions, and asset management platforms.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills.
• Experience mentoring junior cybersecurity professionals is considered an asset.
• Current Secret Security Clearance, or held a Secret Clearance within the last 6 months.
• Legally authorized to work and reside in Canada.