Government Cybersecurity Compliance Lead | Frameworks & Audits

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

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.