Cybersecurity Risk & Security Modernization Consultant 26-05334

Job Title: Cybersecurity Risk & Security Modernization Consultant

Location: Markham Canada
Duration: 12 Months

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Risk & Security Modernization Consultant to support enterprise security initiatives focused on Patch Management Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) and Quantum-Safe Security readiness. The ideal candidate will have expertise in cybersecurity governance vulnerability remediation vendor risk management and enterprise security modernization within large-scale or regulated environments.

The consultant will work closely with infrastructure security compliance and risk management teams to strengthen the organizations security posture and support strategic cybersecurity transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Patch Management & Vulnerability Remediation

• Lead enterprise patch management initiatives supporting security modernization programs
• Coordinate vulnerability remediation efforts across infrastructure applications and endpoint environments
• Partner with infrastructure and operations teams to ensure timely deployment of security patches and updates
• Monitor vulnerability exposure and remediation metrics using enterprise security tools
• Support compliance and audit initiatives through patch governance and reporting

Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM)

• Conduct security risk assessments for vendors suppliers and external partners
• Review vendor security controls audit reports compliance documentation and remediation plans
• Evaluate cybersecurity risks associated with third-party technologies and services
• Collaborate with procurement legal compliance and governance teams on vendor onboarding and risk review processes
• Maintain risk registers assessment documentation and governance records

Quantum-Safe Security Initiatives

• Support enterprise quantum-safe security and cryptographic modernization initiatives
• Identify cryptographic dependencies and encryption-related risks across enterprise systems
• Contribute to future-state security architecture discussions aligned with post-quantum security standards
• Collaborate with security engineering and architecture teams on encryption governance strategies

Required Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in Cybersecurity Information Security Risk Management or Security Governance
• Strong experience with enterprise Patch Management and Vulnerability Management programs
• Hands-on experience conducting Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) assessments and vendor security reviews
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks such as:
  • NIST
  • ISO 27001
  • CIS Controls
• Understanding of encryption technologies cryptographic standards and quantum-safe security concepts
• Experience working in large enterprise or highly regulated environments
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with vulnerability management platforms such as:
  • Qualys
  • Tenable
  • Rapid7
• Familiarity with GRC platforms and security governance processes
• Industry certifications preferred:
  • CISSP
  • CISM
  • CRISC
  • Security
• Experience supporting enterprise cybersecurity transformation initiatives

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