Cybersercurity Compliance Analsyst

Aplin; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Aplin is seeking a Cybersecurity Compliance Analyst to design and implement a cutting-edge government cybersecurity compliance program. You will shape governance, develop compliance frameworks, and ensure adherence to ITSP, CMMC, and NIST across Canada.

On-site roles across Edmonton, Toronto, Ottawa, Calgary, or Vancouver offer an opportunity to influence defence contract readiness while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvements in compliance programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6+ years of experience in cybersecurity compliance and governance.
• Experience with ITSP, CMMC, and NIST standards.
• Experience working on government or defence-related compliance initiatives.
• Strong communication skills with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to build and lead compliance programs independently.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect cybersecurity compliance frameworks aligned with government standards.
• Lead efforts to implement and improve cybersecurity compliance programs for government contracts.
• Identify compliance gaps and develop remediation plans.
• Support audit and assessment processes with evidence management.
• Collaborate with internal teams to meet requirements and ensure ongoing compliance.

Skills

Cybersecurity governance

Policy development

Stakeholder communication

Compliance program leadership

Job description

Take on a pivotal role as aCybersecurity Compliance Analystand lead the charge in building and implementing a cutting-edge government cybersecurity compliance program. This is your opportunity to shape the future of cybersecurity governance within a dynamic organization committed to defending critical national infrastructure. As a trusted advisor, you'll design strategies, develop compliance frameworks, and ensure rigorous adherence to standards such as ITSP, CMMC, and NIST, all while workingon-site across locations in Edmonton, Toronto, Ottawa, Calgary, or Vancouver. If you thrive on creating impactful solutions and influencing organizational change, this is your moment to make a difference.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect comprehensive cybersecurity compliance frameworks aligned with government standards.
• Lead efforts to implement and improve cybersecurity compliance programs tailored for government contracts.
• Identify compliance gaps and develop strategic remediation plans.
• Prepare and support audit and assessment processes, ensuring readiness and compliance evidence management.
• Collaborate with internal teams to meet requirements and ensure ongoing compliance; hold teams accountable for evidence collection.
• Drive continuous improvements within the compliance program, supporting the organization's ability to secure government defence contracts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6+ years of experience in cybersecurity compliance and governance.
• Proven expertise with ITSP, CMMC, NIST standards, and designing compliance frameworks from scratch.
• Experience working on government or defence-related compliance initiatives.
• Strong communication skills capable of influencing cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to build and lead compliance programs independently.
• Preferred: experience with government contracting, the defence sector, or related standards.

We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits.

Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.