Senior Cybersecurity Analyst

Spectrum Comm Inc; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is on the lookout for a Senior Cyber Analyst to join their team. This role is pivotal in supporting cybersecurity test planning and execution for military systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cyber security and network defense, particularly with military aircraft. You will be responsible for advising on Cyber defense strategies, identifying intrusion paths, and implementing risk mitigation plans. Join a dynamic environment where your expertise will directly contribute to enhancing national security through critical cyber testing initiatives. If you are passionate about cybersecurity and looking to make a significant impact, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Wellness Resources

Stock Option Plan

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in cybersecurity and network defense.
• Ability to conduct data analysis and present findings effectively.

Responsibilities

• Advise on integrated Cyber defense and leverage solutions.
• Identify intrusion paths and recommend detection strategies.

Skills

Cybersecurity analytical ability

Data analysis

Risk mitigation strategies

Incident response actions

Ability to work under pressure

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Master's degree in a STEM technical field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Spectrum is seeking a talented Senior Cyber Analyst to provide support for our customer located at Edwards AFB, CA. In this role you will advise and assist our customers with cybersecurity test planning, execution, and reporting within an operational test environment.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Apply your Cybersecurity analytical ability to support our customer’s various operational cyber test programs with the following typical duties to:

• Advise on integrated, dynamic Cyber defense and leverage Cybersecurity solutions.
• Identify intrusion/attack paths and recommend detection and prevention, situational awareness of intrusions, and incident response actions.
• Offer risk reduction strategies, and risk mitigation plans, and fully document existing processes, project enhancements, and test results.

Requirements

Experience:

• Must have at least 6 years of relevant experience in cyber security, network defense, and/or network attack—plus experience with military aircraft and systems or associated cyber testing of aircraft subsystems and related information systems is highly desired.
• Past technical support consisting of independent, rapid assessments that research and evaluate system capabilities, technical parameters, threats, and vulnerabilities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability or experience to obtain measurements and signals data, conduct data analysis, and present data in graphic, tabular, and narrative forms.
• Adeptly skilled in using Microsoft Office product suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, and Access).
• Ability to learn new software applications for data analytics and statistical analysis.
• Knowledge of National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) and Department of Defense (DoD) policies, procedures and guidance for cyber systems testing.
• Knowledge of the handling, processing and disposition of highly confidential information.
• Ability to plan and organize work, meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Ability to work both independently and as a team member.

Education:

• Bachelors’ degree in a technical field from a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) based program. A Master’s degree in a STEM technical field is highly desired.

Certifications:

• Requires equivalent DoD 8570 Information Assurance Manager Level II or III Baseline Certification, such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).

Security Clearance:

• An active, fully adjudicated DoD Secret Security clearance.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources
• Stock Option Plan