Security Specialist - Senior 7+ years of experience (Ontario)

Security Specialist - Senior 7+ years of experience (Ontario)

10 Aug
|
Maarut
|
Ontario

10 Aug

Maarut

Ontario

In-depth knowledge of risk management frameworks (e.g., ISO 31000, NIST RMF – Risk Management Framework) and threat modelling methodologies (e.g., STRIDE, DREAD).
Expertise in identifying, evaluating, and prioritizing threats and vulnerabilities across physical, cyber, and operational domains.
Strong analytical skills to assess potential impacts and likelihoods of various threat scenarios.
Excellent communication and reporting abilities to effectively present findings and risk mitigation strategies to both technical teams and executive stakeholders.
Familiarity with legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements, ensuring assessments align with organizational and industry standards (e.g., PHIPAA - Personal Health Information Protection Act).
Proactive mindset and situational awareness to anticipate and adapt to emerging threats in a dynamic risk environment.
Responsibilities: Drive end-to-end Threat Risk Assessment (TRA) initiatives across systems, processes, and assets.
Develop and apply threat models to assess organizational security posture.
Collaborate with stakeholders to align assessments with business objectives and risk tolerance.
Analyze vulnerabilities and assess threats to determine likelihood and potential impact.
Produce detailed TRA reports, documenting findings, recommendations, and risk ratings.
Maintain risk registers and track remediation efforts.
Propose actionable mitigation strategies based on assessment outcomes.
Ensure alignment with:
Regulatory requirements
Industry standards
Organizational security policies




Communicate findings effectively to both technical teams and executive leadership.
Support audit and compliance activities as needed.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of risk management frameworks and methodologies.
Stay informed on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security best practices.
Desired Skills: Demonstrated expertise in enterprise risk analysis, with a solid background in applying risk management frameworks such as ISO 31000, FAIR (Factor Analysis of Information Risk), and NIST RMF to identify, evaluate, and prioritize organizational security risks.
Hands-on experience conducting structured threat analysis, utilizing methodologies like STRIDE, PASTA (Process for Attack Simulation and Threat Analysis), and MITRE ATT&CK.; Familiarity with creating threat models, mapping attack surfaces, and visualizing system flows to uncover security weaknesses.
Strong command of cybersecurity governance practices, including the development and enforcement of information security policies and standards. Practical understanding of how to align internal controls with recognized frameworks like ISO 27001, NIST CSF, and the CIS Critical Security Controls.
Proven ability to translate technical risk findings into transparent business language, producing high-quality documentation such as executive summaries, detailed risk reports, and stakeholder presentations. Skilled in managing communication between technical teams and leadership to drive informed decision-making.

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📌 Security Specialist - Senior 7+ years of experience (Ontario)
🏢 Maarut
📍 Ontario

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