Senior Specialist - Cybersecurity

Patriot Advertising Sourcing Solutions; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Patriot Advertising Sourcing Solutions is seeking a Senior Security Specialist to help protect enterprise systems, applications, networks, and data from evolving cyber threats. The role emphasizes threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, and risk assessment to continuously improve security posture.

The successful candidate will work with security technologies, industry frameworks, and cross-functional teams to implement controls and drive continuous security improvements

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in cybersecurity or security operations.
• Experience with incident response and risk assessment.
• Knowledge of NIST, CIS Controls, and OWASP.
• Hands-on with SIEM, EDR/XDR, and vulnerability scanners.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for security operations, incident response, vulnerability management, and risk assessments.
• Monitor security events, logs, and threat intelligence to identify threats.
• Lead or coordinate incident response activities including containment and recovery.
• Investigate cybersecurity incidents and provide remediation recommendations.
• Support SIEM, EDR/XDR, IDS/IPS, and other security platforms.
• Manage vulnerability assessments, prioritization, remediation, and reporting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to remediate vulnerabilities.
• Perform security risk assessments for apps, infra, and projects.

Skills

Incident response

Threat detection

Security operations

Risk assessment

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Security

Tools

SIEM

EDR/XDR

IDS/IPS

Vulnerability scanners

Firewall management

Job description

Sr Security specialist

The Senior Security Specialist is responsible for supporting and enhancing the organization's cybersecurity operations through proactive threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, and risk assessment activities. This role works closely with technical teams, business stakeholders, and technology partners to identify security risks, respond to security incidents, implement security controls, and continuously improve the organization's security posture.

The successful candidate will leverage industry frameworks, security technologies, and analytical expertise to protect enterprise systems, applications, networks, and data from evolving cyber threats.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a security subject matter expert supporting security operations, incident response, vulnerability management, and cyber risk assessment initiatives across the organization.
• Monitor and analyze security events, alerts, logs, and threat intelligence sources to identify potential threats, suspicious activity, and indicators of compromise.
• Lead or coordinate incident response activities, including investigation, containment, eradication, recovery, root cause analysis, and post-incident reporting.
• Conduct detailed investigations of cybersecurity incidents and provide timely recommendations to reduce risk and prevent recurrence.
• Support the ongoing operation and optimization of security monitoring and detection capabilities, including SIEM, EDR/XDR, IDS/IPS, email security, and other security platforms.
• Manage vulnerability management activities, including vulnerability assessments, prioritization, remediation tracking, validation, and reporting.
• Partner with infrastructure, application, and business teams to ensure timely remediation of identified security vulnerabilities and risks.
• Conduct security risk assessments for applications, infrastructure, projects, third-party solutions, and technology initiatives, providing actionable recommendations to address identified risks.
• Perform security reviews of existing and emerging technologies to ensure compliance with organizational security standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare reports, findings, and recommendations related to security incidents, vulnerabilities, risk assessments, and security posture improvement initiatives.
• Research emerging cyber threats, attack techniques, vulnerabilities, and security technologies, applying insights to strengthen organizational defenses.
• Develop, maintain, and improve security procedures, standards, playbooks, and operational documentation to support effective security operations.
• Participate in security audits, compliance assessments, and control reviews to ensure adherence to security and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement security controls and operational improvements that reduce organizational risk and improve resilience.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance threat detection, incident response effectiveness, vulnerability management processes, and overall security operations maturity.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Security, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Relevant industry certifications such as Security+, GSEC, GCIH, CISSP, CISM, GIAC, CCSP, or equivalent certifications are considered an asset.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in Cybersecurity, Security Operations, Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, Risk Assessment, or a related information security discipline.
• Experience monitoring, investigating, and responding to cybersecurity incidents within enterprise environments.
• Experience coordinating vulnerability management activities, including remediation prioritization, stakeholder engagement, and reporting.
• Knowledge of security frameworks and standards, including NIST, CIS Controls, and OWASP.
• Experience conducting security risk assessments and developing practical risk mitigation recommendations.
• Hands-on experience with security technologies such as SIEM, EDR/XDR, email security platforms, vulnerability scanners, and security monitoring tools.
• Familiarity with threat detection methodologies, incident response processes, and cyber threat intelligence concepts.
• Strong analytical, investigative, and troubleshooting skills with the ability to assess security risks and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Ability to communicate technical security concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience working in cross-functional environments and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and staying current with evolving cybersecurity threats, technologies, and best practices.

Desired Skills

• Experience with firewall and proxy administration.
• Working knowledge of security monitoring, log analysis, and threat detection processes.
• Strong understanding of networking concepts and protocols, including TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, VPN, LAN, and WAN environments.
• Understanding network access controls, identity and access management, and authentication technologies.
• Experience with Cisco security technologies and related security platforms.
• Experience with vulnerability assessment and management tools.
• Familiarity with threat hunting and cyber threat intelligence practices.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and investigative capabilities.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with technical teams, business stakeholders, and external partners.
• Awareness of emerging cybersecurity technologies and trends, including the application of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in cyber defense.

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 Want You To Shine:

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.

Belonging Matters. Because You Do:

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.