Cybersecurity Specialist

Cofomo; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Wellness program

24/7 telemedicine access

Career growth support

Social club and events

Job summary

COFOMO, a Montreal-based consulting firm, seeks a Cybersecurity Specialist with 10+ years of experience in risk management and security controls. The role focuses on identity and access governance, threat assessment, and risk reporting within financial-sector projects.

Fluency in French and English is required for communication with clients and teams. The candidate will coordinate with security and technology teams, apply NIST SP 800-53 guidelines, and contribute to governance deliverables while

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of cybersecurity or risk management experience.
• Master cybersecurity risk management principles and controls (identities, encryption, networks, logging).
• Experience in the financial sector and strategic cybersecurity projects.
• Knowledge of the NIST SP 800-53 framework and risk management practices.
• Fluent in French and English for daily tasks and external communication.

Responsibilities

• Enhance cybersecurity controls for priority applications based on risks.
• Strengthen identity and access management, monitoring, segmentation, and data protection.
• Coordinate assessment and implementation of controls with stakeholders.
• Identify threats, vulnerabilities and potential impacts on environments.
• Produce risk analyses, gap analyses and residual risk files.
• Engage application owners and control teams to drive security initiatives forward.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Risk management

Identity & access

Executive communication

French & English

Education

Bachelor's degree

College diploma in cybersecurity

Job description

87434# Cybersecurity SpecialistMontrealHybridArchitecture and Technology GovernanceApplyWith over 30 years of recognized expertise, COFOMO is now a leading Canadian consulting firm specializing in digital and artificial intelligence. Supported by more than 3,000 experts, 10 Centers of Excellence, and 4 offices across the country, we are uniquely positioned to successfully guide our clients through their transformations. Both strategic and tactical, we help organizations across a wide range of industries thrive in today’s rapidly evolving world.## Our promiseHelp our clients succeed and maximize the impact of their transformation initiatives, turning them into powerful drivers of growth and innovation.## Job description**Here is a brief overview of the tasks and responsibilities that will fall to you:*** Enhance cybersecurity controls for priority applications based on identified risks;* Strengthen mechanisms related to identity and access management, monitoring, segmentation and data protection;* Coordinate the assessment and implementation of cybersecurity controls with relevant stakeholders;* Prioritize initiatives and requests according to their level of risk and organizational impact;* Identify threats, vulnerabilities and potential impacts on technological environments;* Manage risk analyses and gap analyses in order to guide the safety measures to be implemented;* Develop risk treatment plans and recommend appropriate mitigation measures;* Produce residual risk files and prepare acceptance requests when required;* Ensure continuous visibility on risks, dependencies, issues and required decisions;* Engage application owners and control teams to drive initiatives forward;* Collaborate with security teams, technology teams and business partners in the execution of the work;* Apply a risk-based approach to make recommendations adapted to the business context;* Assess threat scenarios related to unauthorized access, excessive privileges, identity compromise, sensitive data exposure, and application or infrastructure vulnerabilities.**The profile sought is as follows:*** Have more than ten (10) years of experience in cybersecurity or risk management;* Master cybersecurity risk management principles and security controls related to identities, encryption, networks, and logging;* Have experience in the financial sector;* Participate in strategic projects with significant cybersecurity issues;* Knowledge of the NIST SP 800-53 framework and risk management practices;* Use identity, access and privileged access management concepts and mechanisms;* Coordinate multiple information security teams in a complex environment;* Produce executive documents, risk analyses and governance deliverables;* Apply agile ways of working in technology initiatives;* Understanding cloud environments, an asset;* Hold a bachelor's degree, a diploma of college studies or an attestation of college studies in cybersecurity or a relevant field;* Demonstrate excellent analytical, communication, coordination and influencing skills;* This position requires fluency in French and English for daily tasks, understanding documentation and professional communication with customers, suppliers and colleagues internationally. Language skills in French and English are essential, both oral and written.Apply## Why choose a career at COFOMO?\\** Competitive compensation and benefits* Wellness program* 24/7 telemedicine access* Support for legal, accounting, and mental health needs* Focus on growth, development, and skills enhancement* Personalized career plan and tailored guidance* Hybrid work environment* Active social club and year-round events*\\* Only applicable to permanent COFOMO employees.*