Cybersercurity Compliance Analsyst

David Aplin Recruiting; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

David Aplin Recruiting is seeking a Cybersecurity Compliance Analyst to design and implement a government cybersecurity compliance program. On-site across Edmonton, Toronto, Ottawa, Calgary, or Vancouver, you’ll advise stakeholders and build frameworks aligned with ITSP, CMMC and NIST to defend critical national infrastructure.

You'll lead audits, remediate gaps, and drive continuous improvements while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a dynamic, security-conscious organization.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in cybersecurity compliance and governance.
• Expertise with ITSP, CMMC, NIST and building from scratch.
• Experience on government or defence-related compliance initiatives.
• Strong communication to influence cross-functional teams.
• Ability to lead compliance programs independently.
• Desirable: government contracting or defence sector experience.

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.

Skills

ITSP standards

CMMC standards

NIST standards

Government contracting experience

Stakeholder influence

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.

At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers.Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.