Cyber Security Specialist

Charter; Regina; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Cyber Security Specialist to enhance their security posture across on-prem and cloud environments. This role involves implementing advanced security controls and requires a strong background in IT security operations and incident response. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with cloud security technologies and industry frameworks. Join a dynamic team dedicated to driving digital transformations and empowering clients to achieve their business goals. If you're passionate about cybersecurity and ready to make a significant impact, this opportunity is for you!

Qualifications

• 5+ years in IT security with a focus on monitoring and incident response.
• Experience with cloud security technologies and frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor advanced security controls across on-prem and cloud environments.
• Assess complex systems for security risks and analyze logs to resolve issues.

Skills

IT security operations

Cybersecurity operations

Security monitoring

Incident response

PowerShell

JSON

Kusto Query (KQL)

Logic Apps

NIST Cybersecurity Framework

ISO/IEC 27001/27002

Education

University degree in Computer Science

University degree in Information Security

Tools

Azure

MS Defender Suite

SIEM

Tenable One

Job description

Position Title: Cyber Security Specialist

Location: Regina, SK

Overview:

Charter is currently seeking an experienced Cyber Security Specialist to join our team starting June 2025. This role is responsible for implementing and monitoring advanced security controls across on prem and cloud environments. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in IT security or Cybersecurity operations including security monitoring and incident response. Previous experience configuring and utilizing cloud and enterprise security technologies (i.e., Azure, MS defender suite, SIEM, Tenable One) is required. Experience in industry cybersecurity frameworks and standards (i.e., NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO/IEC 27001/27002, and relevant CSA security standards) is required. Location: Regina, SK (Onsite). Term: One (1) Year. Strong possibility of extension.

Qualifications and Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in IT security or cybersecurity operations, including security monitoring and incident response.
• Previous experience configuring and utilizing cloud and enterprise security technologies (i.e., Azure, MS defender suite, SIEM) for threat detection, analysis, and automated response.
• Experience in PowerShell, JSON, Kusto Query (KQL), Logic Apps, or a similar language.
• Strong experience in industry cybersecurity frameworks and standards (i.e., NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO/IEC 27001/27002, and relevant CSA security standards).
• Experience in incident response methodologies and best practices for handling and managing cybersecurity incidents.
• Experience assessing complex systems for security risks, analyzing system logs, alerts, and forensic data across various sources (network, endpoint, cloud) to identify and resolve security issues.
• Experience working in highly regulated or critical infrastructure environments (energy utilities, nuclear industry, etc.) is an asset.
• Experience in the unique cybersecurity challenges and regulatory requirements of industrial or power systems (i.e., SCADA/ICS environments) is an asset.
• Education: University degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Security or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience in cybersecurity.
• Active industry certifications, i.e., CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), CISM (Certified Information Security Manager), GIAC certifications (SANS Institute), Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate is an asset.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) in English is required.
• Must be authorized to work in Canada.

Note: Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor candidates.

Our Company:

Charter is an award-winning IT solutions and managed services provider founded in 1997 in Victoria, BC, Canada. With offices nationwide, we offer innovative IT solutions, managed services, project delivery, and consulting. Our mission is to align people, processes, and technologies to enhance communication, boost performance, and modernize businesses. Using a business architecture methodology and human-centered design, we drive successful digital transformations, unlock new opportunities, and promote growth. We empower our clients to focus on core operations with our comprehensive support.

Let Charter drive your business outcomes Forward, Together.

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