Sr. Cyber Security Specialist

Rogers Communications; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Specialist to enhance their cyber security program. This hybrid role involves responding to security incidents, conducting risk assessments, and leading security projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cybersecurity, incident response, and relevant certifications. You will contribute to a dynamic team focused on protecting critical infrastructure and developing innovative security solutions. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to professional growth, diversity, and environmental sustainability, while enjoying competitive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Health and Dental Benefits

Pension Plan

Stock Options

Paid Volunteering Days

Career Development Programs

Wellness Programs

Discounts on Services

Charitable Matching

Qualifications

• 5+ years in cybersecurity, incident response, or related roles.
• Certifications such as CISSP, GIAC, GREM preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage cyber security issues and participate in on-call rotations.
• Conduct digital forensic examinations and incident analysis.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Incident Response

Risk Assessment

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Technical Field

Tools

SIEM

PowerShell

Bash

Python

Perl

Job description

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Our Technology team wakes up every day with one goal in mind - connecting Canadians to the people and things that matter most. We support 30 million Canadians each month through managing a robust portfolio that champions leading-edge technology. We drive large-scale, complex, and high-visibility projects that shape the future of technology in Canada and expand connectivity coast to coast. If you are interested, consider applying for the following opportunity:

Role Overview

The Rogers Information and Cyber Security Unit seeks a highly motivated Senior Cyber Security Specialist to join our Cyber Protection Center. Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Cyber Forensics at the Rogers Park Brampton campus, this role involves maintaining and advancing our cyber security program, including strategy review and incident response procedures.

Responsibilities

• Responding to and managing cyber security issues, including participating in on-call rotations.
• Triaging and assessing security events to determine risk.
• Leading security projects, meetings, and ad-hoc requests.
• Performing gap assessments, developing automation scripts, and tuning security systems.
• Contributing to security initiatives and maintaining professional conduct in challenging environments.
• Utilizing “kill chain” methodologies for risk assessment and incident investigation.
• Reviewing alerts and system alarms using SIEM and other tools, providing incident analysis and reports.
• Responding to network attacks affecting infrastructure and cloud environments.
• Producing incident reports and risk metrics based on the MITRE ATT&CK model.
• Participating in post-incident reviews and threat intelligence analysis.
• Conducting digital forensic examinations and staying updated with latest attack techniques.
• Developing and evolving SOC response procedures based on MITRE ATT&CK.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant technical field.
• 5+ years in cybersecurity, incident response, or related roles.
• Certifications such as CISSP, GIAC, GREM, plus a Forensics certification preferred.
• Knowledge of cloud, telecom infrastructure, virtual environments, web apps, and APIs.
• Experience with forensic tools and scripting languages (PowerShell, Bash, Python, Perl).
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP networking, malware, and attack vectors.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonuses.
• Health, dental, pension, RRSP, TFSA, and stock options.
• Discounts on Rogers services, tickets, and accessories.
• Paid volunteering days and charitable matching.
• Career development programs and internal mobility.
• Wellness programs, including mental health support and fitness discounts.
• Commitment to diversity and environmental sustainability.

This is a hybrid role requiring three days in-office at our Brampton location. Pre-employment background checks will be conducted, including criminal, credit, and driver’s record as applicable.