Senior Security AnalystContract Term: 12 months with possible extensionLocation: This role is a hybrid or onsite position and must be filled by individuals residing within the National Capital Region (NCR).Hourly Pay: $70.00-$95.00 per hour This represents the expected hourly compensation for this role.Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing contract vacancy.Summary of RoleThe Security Analyst will support a Defence client in the assessment, validation, and monitoring of security posture for Military Command and Control (C2) and Land C4ISR systems. The resource will conduct Security Assessment and Authorization (SA&A) activities, vulnerability and threat analysis, penetration testing, SIEM monitoring, and security compliance reviews. The role includes analyzing security data, producing technical documentation, and supporting accreditation and operational security decision‑making.Key Responsibilities- Conduct Security Assessment and Authorization (SA&A) activities for systems and environments.- Develop normal use‑cases and misuse/abuse use‑cases for system security evaluation.- Perform system scans and collect raw security data for analysis.- Identify and analyze technical threats and vulnerabilities on target systems.- Analyze security data and produce clear, actionable reports.- Conduct penetration testing activities and support remediation efforts.- Perform documentation reviews and system evaluations for security compliance.- Monitor, evaluate, and respond to events and alerts from SIEM systems.- Support security assessments, audits, and accreditation activities.- Prepare technical concept documents, system specifications, and technical reports.- Provide advice, guidance, and recommendations to technical and management stakeholders.Requirements- Security Clearance: Must be eligible for Secret level Federal Security Clearance (generally requires 10 years of residence in Canada).- Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada.- Education:



Bachelor’s degree in software, computer, systems, electrical, or a suitable engineering or technical field (preferred), or College diploma in Computer Technology, Bachelor of Science, or a suitable technical field from a recognized post‑secondary institution.- Certifications: CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Skilled).- Minimum 60 months demonstrated experience in the last 96 months in at least 3 of the following areas:- Conducting Security Assessment & Authorization (SA&A)- Developing use‑cases and misuse/abuse‑cases for security evaluation- Conducting system scans and collecting security data- Identifying and analyzing threats and vulnerabilities- Analyzing security data and reporting findings- Conducting penetration testing- Conducting documentation reviews and security compliance assessments- Monitoring and evaluating SIEM events and alerts- Minimum 60 months of experience as a Security Specialist on Military Command and Control systems (mandatory).- Minimum 24 months of experience preparing technical concept documents, system specifications, and technical proposals in IT / IM / engineering domains.- Communications & Leadership: Demonstrated experience in:- Communicating IT security frameworks and strategies to technical and management audiences- Communicating system engineering direction for projects or systems- Providing advice and recommendations to support senior management decision‑making- Leading or contributing to multidisciplinary technical teams- Supporting strategic, operational, or tactical planning activitiesLanguage Requirements- Proficiency in English (spoken and written) is required for this role.Use of Artificial Intelligence- Artificial intelligence may be used in the screening or assessment of applicants for this role.Additional Information- Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process upon request.Application Process- Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.- Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Security Analyst - $70 - $95 An Hour (Montreal)
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📍 Montreal