Senior Specialist Cybersecurity

Sr Security specialist

The Senior Security Specialist is responsible for supporting and enhancing the organizations 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 organizations 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

• Bachelors 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 anothers 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.