Cybersecurity Specialist | Protect Data, Enable Growth

CAA Niagara; Thorold; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & life insurance

Virtual healthcare

Pension plan

Training & development

Give Where You Live program

Wellness Reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

CAA Niagara is seeking a proactive and detail‑oriented Cybersecurity Specialist to support the development, implementation, and maintenance of our cybersecurity and governance practices. Reporting to the VP, Enterprise Solutions, this role protects our digital infrastructure and data integrity through robust security measures and standards alignment.

The ideal candidate will monitor, analyze, and strengthen security posture across the organization, including PCI-DSS and NIST CSF 2.0; collaborate

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in CS/IT/Cybersecurity or related field.
• 2–3 years of experience in information security or network security.
• Certifications such as Security+, CySA+, or CISSP preferred.
• Familiarity with CND tools and common security frameworks asset.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain cybersecurity systems, tools, and technologies.
• Monitor security alerts, firewall activity, and network traffic.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and security testing.
• Assist in incident detection, analysis, and response.
• Develop procedures to support PCI-DSS and NIST CSF 2.0 compliance.
• Collaborate with IT and business teams to align security with needs.

Skills

Network security

Firewalls

Intrusion detection

Risk management

Analytical skills

PCI-DSS

NIST CSF 2.0

Communication

Collaboration

Organization

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT / Cybersecurity

Tools

CND tools

Job description

CAA Niagara is seeking a proactive and detail‑oriented Cybersecurity Specialist to support the development, implementation, and maintenance of our cybersecurity and governance practices. Reporting to the VP, Enterprise Solutions, this role protects our digital infrastructure and data integrity through robust security measures and standards alignment.

The ideal candidate will monitor, analyze, and strengthen security posture across the organization, including PCI-DSS and NIST CSF 2.0; collaborate