Senior Specialist - Cybersecurity

Parkland Corporation; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkland Corporation, a leading international fuel supplier and convenient store operator, seeks a trusted security advisor to design and safeguard network and system security across the enterprise. You’ll monitor threats, support incident response, and partner with stakeholders to deliver secure, business-aligned solutions using modern security frameworks and technologies.

You will stay current with evolving tools and vulnerabilities, design security controls for new systems and acquisitions,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or equivalent with 5–8 years in security.
• Experience implementing NIST CSF and OWASP guidelines.
• Proven incident response experience with post-incident analysis.
• Experience with a broad set of security tools and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted security consultant across the enterprise, aligning security designs with business objectives.
• Monitor network traffic, detect anomalies, and investigate suspicious activity to prevent breaches.
• Support incident response, containment, remediation, and post-incident analysis.
• Design and recommend network security controls for new or acquired systems.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into secure technical solutions.
• Stay current with evolving tools, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices.

Skills

NIST Cybersecurity Framework

OWASP

Incident response

Endpoint security

Vulnerability analysis

Python scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or equivalent

Tools

EDR

Vulnerability Management

Email security

WAF

Firewalls

Proxies

Network detection

Job description

Hiring Brand Description

Parkland is a leading international fuel supplier, convenience store operator, and community enabler, serving diverse customers across 26 countries.

Brief Description

Serve as a trusted security advisor, designing and safeguarding network and system security across the enterprise. You’ll monitor threats, support incident response, and partner with stakeholders to deliver secure, business-aligned solutions using modern security frameworks and technologies.

As of November 1, 2025, Sunoco LP has successfully completed its acquisition of Parkland Corporation. For more information, please visit www.sunocolp.com .

• A place where you can take your career in the direction you want to grow and go

The Opportunity:

Serve as a trusted security advisor, designing and safeguarding network and system security across the enterprise. You’ll monitor threats, support incident response, and partner with stakeholders to deliver secure, business-aligned solutions using modern security frameworks and technologies.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a trusted technical consultant across the enterprise, ensuring that security designs for systems align with business objectives, network architecture, and established technical standards.
• Monitor and safeguard network infrastructure by analyzing traffic patterns, detecting anomalies, and investigating suspicious activity to proactively identify potential security breaches.
• Support incident response efforts, assisting in the containment, remediation, and analysis of emerging and ongoing threats.
• Design and recommend network security controls that address data protection requirements for newly developed or acquired systems.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define business requirements and translate them into effective, secure technical solutions.
• Stay current with evolving tools, techniques, and vulnerabilities, applying up-to-date knowledge to strengthen the organization’s overall security posture.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or equivalent experience (5-8 years in information security, cybersecurity, or security operations).

Requirements:

• Deep understanding of NIST Cybersecurity Framework, OWASP, and industry best practices.
• Proven experience in incident response, including handling security events and delivering thorough post-incident analysis.
• Strong knowledge of endpoint security tools and the ability to provide ongoing support.
• Skilled in vulnerability analysis, gap identification, and recommending remediation aligned with industry standards.
• Hands-on experience with a broad range of security technologies, including EDR, vulnerability management, email security, WAF, network detection, firewalls, proxies, and more.
• Solid grasp of network protocols and ports, with the ability to analyze and interpret network traffic.
• Ability to champion and communicate security culture and awareness initiatives across the organization.
• Track record of engaging in security projects and ensuring technology implementations meet security standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess issues across multiple technologies and deliver business-aligned solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and assignments effectively.
• Knowledge of Python and other scripting languages for automation and security tooling isconsidered an asset.

Humble. Hungry. Smart. Does this sound like you?

Do others describe you as being a down-to-earth achiever? Someone who thinks outside the box and always strives to do more than what is required? Someone who sees the bigger picture? You sound brilliant to work with!

We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants. If you require accommodation due to a disability, you will have an opportunity to notify us when scheduling your interview.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Our ability to work as one team across Canada, the United States, and the Caribbean is foundational to our success. We show up as our authentic selves each day and create space for one another’s unique contributions.

We respect the diverse cultures, traditions, and perspectives of Indigenous Peoples and seek to achieve equitable partnerships and opportunities with Indigenous communities.

The Fine Print:

Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the country in which they applied. Regrettably, we are unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.

Final candidates will be required to undergo a confidential pre-employment background check, including but not limited to educational, criminal, credit, drug and alcohol, and/or fitness for duty testing.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants. If you require accommodation due to a disability, you will have an opportunity to notify us when scheduling your interview.