Sr. Cyber Security advisor

Key2Source INC; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Key2Source INC in Markham, Ontario is seeking a Sr. Cyber Security Advisor for a long-term contract. The role is hybrid in Markham with an in-person interview process.

You will lead cybersecurity risk assessments, vendor assessments, and ongoing risk management to strengthen the organization’s security posture. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in cybersecurity, strong leadership and communication skills, and professional designations such as CISSP/CISA/CISM are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in cybersecurity risk assessment, vendor assessments and continuous risk management.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity standards and risk concepts; knowledge of application security is a plus.
• Proven leadership and ability to communicate complex issues to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead cybersecurity risk assessments and supplier risk reviews.
• Oversee risk management programs and continuous improvement.
• Communicate findings clearly to stakeholders and guide teams through change.

Skills

Cybersecurity risk assessments

Vendor assessments

Continuous risk management

Leadership & communication

Stakeholder communication

Navigate ambiguity

Negotiation & influence

Ariba

Archer

Education

Post-secondary education in CS/CE/IT Security or risk management

Cybersecurity professional designation (e.g. CISSP/CISA/CISM/CCSP/GIAC) preferred

Tools

Ariba

Archer

Job description

Job Title: Sr. Cyber Security advisor

Location: Markham, ON (Hybrid)

Interview Mode: In-person interview

Long Term Contract

Detailed Job Description:

• Minimum 10 years' of strong, progressive experience in all of cybersecurity risk assessments, vendor assessments, and continuous risk management.

• Strong understanding of cybersecurity industry standards, principles and practices, as well as risk concepts. Understanding of application security design & architecture is an asset.

• Proven management and leadership skills in communication, prioritization and developing talent

• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex issues in a clear and concise manner to a wide range of audiences and stakeholders

• Demonstrated ability to navigate through ambiguity and guide team through changes

• Ability to understand complex processes and make sound judgement calls.

• Ability to negotiate and influence others to achieve optimal results.

• Knowledge of Ariba and Archer or other GRC management platforms.

• Post-secondary education in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, IT Security, risk management, or comparable professional training.

• Professional designation relating to cybersecurity or IT risk (e.g. CISSP, CISA, CISM, CCSP/CCSK, GIAC) preferred.