Onsite Cyber Security Specialist (Regina) 17-Month Contract

Akkodis; Regina; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm is seeking an experienced Cyber Security Specialist for a 17-month assignment in Regina. This role involves supporting cybersecurity activities, including vulnerability assessments and incident investigations. The ideal candidate should have relevant certifications like CISSP and strong technical expertise in Microsoft Azure and security technologies, while ensuring compliance with industry standards. Candidates must represent an incorporated entity and hold valid business credentials for this B2B engagement.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Collaboration in a diverse environment

Qualifications

• Relevant professional security certifications are strongly desired, such as CISSP or CISM.
• Proven experience with Microsoft Azure and security technologies.
• Strong familiarity with industry cybersecurity frameworks and standards.

Responsibilities

• Support testing activities for a public sector client.
• Review vulnerability scan results and remediation tracking reports.
• Provide incident investigation reports and lessons-learned documentation.

Skills

CISSP certification

Experience with Microsoft Azure

Proficiency in PowerShell

Strong analytical skills

Experience with vulnerability management platforms

Knowledge of NIST Cybersecurity Framework

Education

Relevant professional security certifications

Tools

Microsoft Defender suite

Tenable One

Microsoft Sentinel

Job description

A leading professional services firm is seeking an experienced Cyber Security Specialist for a 17-month assignment in Regina. This role involves supporting cybersecurity activities, including vulnerability assessments and incident investigations. The ideal candidate should have relevant certifications like CISSP and strong technical expertise in Microsoft Azure and security technologies, while ensuring compliance with industry standards. Candidates must represent an incorporated entity and hold valid business credentials for this B2B engagement.