Security Operations Cloud Specialist

Canadian Blood Services; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A national healthcare organization in Ottawa seeks a Regular Full-Time Security Operations Cloud Specialist to implement security solutions and operations primarily within Microsoft M365 and Azure. This hybrid role requires approximately 40% on-site work. Candidates should possess over 5 years of security experience and a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. The position offers a competitive salary of $80,078 - $94,028 with benefits such as 4 weeks of vacation and comprehensive health coverage.

Benefits

4 weeks' vacation

Annual performance award up to 6%

Comprehensive health benefits

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 5+ years of security operations experience.
• Experience with Microsoft M365 and Azure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement security solutions and operations.
• Work closely with the IT Security Team.
• Analyze and configure IT security solutions.

Skills

Cloud security expertise

Security monitoring

Incident response

Microsoft M365 security

Azure security

Security gap identification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Technology

Tools

Microsoft Defender

AWS security services

Google security services

Job description

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Please note this role will work in a hybrid environment. The successful candidate must be located near a Canadian Blood Services site and will be working a mixture of on‑site and off‑site work based on the parameters for our operations to meet the needs of our donors, our staff and our communities. Currently, employees are expected to have an in‑person presence for at least 40% of their work time. This requirement may vary depending upon circumstances.

Job category: Information technology
Job posting ID: 8074

Employment status: Regular full‑time
Position's anticipated start date: 2026-01-26

Classification: ITB
Salary/Rate of pay: $80,078 - $94,028

• This external job posting may close earlier than the advertised deadline. We recommend applying as soon as possible.

Application requirements:

• Your up‑to‑date resume.
• We recommend you save a copy of the job posting for reference throughout the recruitment process.

Do you currently work for Canadian Blood Services? All employees must apply via the internal career page.

Together, we can make all the difference in the lives of others.

Be part of a dynamic, collaborative and caring organization committed to saving and improving lives. Thousands of patients depend on us every day for reliable access to safe blood, plasma, stem cells and organs and tissues.

If you are looking for a rewarding experience with a values and mission‑driven team, join Canada’s Lifeline and make a meaningful difference.

We acknowledge that the work of Canadian Blood Services spans many Territories and Treaty areas across the country, and we are grateful for the Traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who have guided us in this important work. We recognize the land and waters that have inspired our work and offer gratitude to those Indigenous peoples on whose territory we work, live and play.

About the role

Canadian Blood Services is looking for a Regular Full‑Time Security Operations Cloud Specialist to join our dynamic IT Strategy & Governance team.

The IT Strategy & Governance team is responsible for ensuring that Canadian Blood Service's technology resources are used effectively and align with its overall business goals.

In this role, you will lead and implement security solutions and operations within the IT infrastructure, primarily within the Microsoft M365 and Azure environments. You will work closely with the IT Security Team to analyze, configure, test, implement, and support IT security solutions for Canadian Blood Services. In addition, you will be responsible for integrating these security solutions into the environment and developing run books and IT operational processes to ensure consistency and efficiency.

Formula for success

• Leveraging your expertise in cloud security, you will provide subject matter guidance while implementing, maintaining, supporting, and developing an cloud security architecture that aligns with Canadian Blood
• Applying your skills cloud security engineering, you will design, implement, maintain, analyse, and administer Canadian Blood Services cloud security technologies.
• Utilizing your knowledge of cloud‑based security services and tools, you will implement, monitor, maintain, and support technologies including Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Cloud, container security, other workload security, Microsoft Azure Identification and Authentication services, as well as manage Canadian Blood Services SSL certificates and renewals.
• Drawing on your experience in project leadership, you will participate in and lead projects related to cloud security requirements, CNAPP design reviews, and security testing for Canadian Blood Services networks, systems, and other IT teams.
• Leveraging your organisational skills, you will maintain up‑to‑date inventories of cloud security services and associated maintenance support contracts.
• Employing your resource management expertise, you will make arrangements to obtain external resources when required, including preparing statements of work and other necessary documentation.
• Using your skills in procurement and business analysis, you will participate in RFQ, RFI, RFP, SIP, and business case development.

Desired education and skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or similar field.
• 5+ years of security operations experience with security monitoring and incident response.
• Specific Information Security related experience including Microsoft M365 security and deployment tools, Azure security, Microsoft Key Management, AWS and Google security services, SIEM and Log Management, syslog analysis, and Microsoft Purview.
• Knowledge of email security gateway, cloud and virtual workload technologies.
• In‑depth knowledge of mapping business requirements to technology and ability to identify security gaps at the architecture level.
• Knowledge of common security vulnerabilities such as: XSS/CSRF, SQL Injection, Buffer Overflow, and DoS attacks.
• Knowledge of the HTTP protocol, including analyzing the request/response.
• Demonstrated experience with commercial and open source testing and auditing tools such as Paros, Tenable or Rapid 7, nmap, and Metasploit.
• Technical certifications and security certifications such as CCNA, CCIE, GIAC certs, CISSP or CISM Security certification are desirable.

What we offer you

• 4 weeks' vacation.
• Annual performance award up to 6%.
• Comprehensive group health, dental and vision benefits for you and your family.
• Employee discounts, wellness program, professional resources.

What you can expect

• This role will work in a hybrid environment with requirements to be onsite at a Canadian Blood Services location 40% of the time/2 days of the week.
• You will work Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, 7.5 hours per day.
• If you are located outside of Ottawa, you may be expected to travel to our office location in Ottawa - 2540 Lancaster Rd, Ottawa, Ontario, quarterly for in‑person team meetings when required.

Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canada’s population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves, with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.

If this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply by providing your up‑to‑date resume. This could be your first step towards a meaningful and inspiring career. Come to work each day knowing that you save lives.

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