Senior Cybersecurity Specialist

McInnis Cement; Toronto; On-site; CAD 111,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian cement company is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Specialist to implement and support cybersecurity governance, operations, audit compliance, and policies. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity technologies. This role offers competitive wages, benefits, and hybrid work options.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Retirement plans including RRSP and 401K

Employee assistance programs

Hybrid work options

Qualifications

• 6+ years of technical hands-on experience in cybersecurity technologies.
• Experience with standards like CIS, NIST, ISO 27001, PCI DSS.
• CISSP certification is required; CISM preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with external vendors to protect cybersecurity operations.
• Implement a cybersecurity roadmap addressing evolving threats.
• Support audits and compliance efforts to identify risks.

Skills

Cybersecurity operations

Technical experience in cybersecurity technologies

Auditing and compliance

Network security engineering

Incident investigations

Project Management methodologies

Fluency in French and Portuguese

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, cybersecurity, MIS, or related field

Master’s Degree, MBA, or advanced degree in cybersecurity/technology

Tools

Palo Alto and Fortinet firewalls

XDR, SIEM systems

Threat intelligence platforms

Azure security

Job description

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We are St Marys Cement, part of Votorantim Cimentos North America (VCNA).

As the North American operations of Votorantim Cimentos, a global building materials and sustainability solutions leader in 11 countries, we are helping to make a positive impact and are transforming our world. We have a culture built on solid partnerships, long-lasting relationships, and opportunities for those who want to learn, grow, and be part of a diverse and dynamic culture.

With solutions that include cement, ready-mix concrete, and aggregates, we help to build homes, highways, hospitals, buildings, bridges, and schools across the Canadian and U.S. Great Lakes region and Northeast United States. Our commitment to excellence can be seen in those who invest and believe in what we do, those who share their lives with us, those who trust in our deliveries, and those committed to innovation and a sustainable future.

Every day, we have the chance to accomplish something new, and you're invited to be part of it.

WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?

The Senior Cybersecurity Specialist is responsible for supporting and implementing corporate cybersecurity governance, operations, audit compliance, policies, and education.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Work with external vendors and internal staff to ensure cybersecurity operations effectively protect the company from all relevant risks.
• Provide advice and hands-on operational guidance to company leadership and internal and outsourced teams on all cybersecurity matters and initiatives.
• Implement a cybersecurity roadmap that addresses evolving threats and ensures compliance with privacy laws and regulations.
• Support user awareness, training, and enforcement of cybersecurity policies.
• Responsible for deployment, administration, and support of security tools, system access controls, incident response, and disaster recovery to minimize breaches and ensure data protection.
• Support audits, compliance efforts, and vulnerability assessments to identify and remediate risks, working closely with internal and external teams and auditors.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, cybersecurity, MIS, or related field or equivalent.
• Master’s Degree, MBA, or advanced degree in cybersecurity/technology preferred but not required.
• 6+ years of technical hands-on experience in cybersecurity technologies and compliance and risk management, with a system and network security engineering background.
• Experience administering firewalls (preferably Palo Alto and Fortinet), XDR, SIEM systems, threat intelligence platforms, SOAR solutions, IDS/IPS, Vulnerability Management, DLP, MFA, PAM, Active Directory (AD) Audit, Azure security, Phishing Tests and Awareness, and other network and system monitoring tools.
• Experience with standards like CIS, NIST, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, HIPAA, HITECH, SOX, GDPR, or SOC 2.
• Hands-on experience analyzing logs, network data, and attack artifacts for incident investigations.
• Understanding of Project Management methodologies.
• Knowledge of IT infrastructure, networking, telecommunications, servers, data centers, and IT services.
• Advanced understanding of TCP/IP, protocols, traffic flow, system administration, OSI model, defense-in-depth, and security elements.
• Fluency in French and Portuguese is a plus.
• CISSP (Required); CISM (Preferred); SANS certifications are a plus.
• Physical requirements include sitting, standing, walking, and occasional lifting up to 25 pounds. Occasional exposure to weather, noise, and travel, including potential passport requirements for Toronto visits.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Be part of iconic landmarks like Toronto's CN Tower, Roy Thompson Hall, and more.
• Opportunities to collaborate globally and grow in different areas.
• Competitive wages, benefits, and insurance.
• Retirement plans such as RRSP, DC (CAN), and 401K (U.S.).
• Employee assistance programs, educational scholarships, fertility coverage, maternity top-up, and hybrid work options.

Salary Range: $111,000 - 120,000

OUR PEOPLE

We prioritize safety, health, and wellness. Our culture is built on ethics, respect, collaboration, excellence, and transformation.

INCLUSION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT

We value diversity and inclusivity, providing equal opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or economic status. We encourage everyone to express their individuality and be their best selves.