Security Specialist Security Specialist 1+ year contract (260 business days) - possible extension NOTE - Provide after-hours support as required for security events or high-priority operational needs. 7+ years of hands-on cyber security experience supporting security operations, incident response, threat intelligence, secure architecture, and other security assurance activities. ~ Azure ), including cloud-native security controls and architecture best practices. ~ Demonstrated experience in project delivery, including planning, coordination, stakeholder engagement, and execution of security initiatives. ~ Strong business analysis skills, including requirements gathering, documentation, and translating business needs into security solutions and risk-based recommendations. Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cyber security, or related discipline. Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, SSCP, Security+, or GIAC certifications.

Project Overview: In response to the escalating cyber threats in today's digital landscape, Supply Ontario is maturing its strategic initiatives to expand its cyber security program. This initiative aims to strengthen the organization's security posture, safeguard sensitive data, and ensure continuity of operations in the face of evolving cyber risk. The objective is to establish and mature a comprehensive cyber security program that supports Supply Ontario's core business functions.

This includes continuous improvement of proactive and reactive security controls across Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA). Key program areas include Cloud Security, Vulnerability Management, Cyber Risk Management, Security Operations, Incident Response, Threat Intelligence, Security Architecture, Policy Development, Compliance, and Training & Awareness.



The program will leverage industry best practices and up-to-date security technologies to enhance resilience and ensure alignment with enterprise and public sector security expectations. 7+ years of hands-on cyber security experience supporting security operations, incident response, threat intelligence, secure architecture, and other security assurance activities. ~ Azure), including cloud-native security controls and architecture best practices. ~ Demonstrated experience in project delivery, including planning, coordination, stakeholder engagement, and execution of security initiatives. ~ Strong business analysis skills, including requirements gathering, documentation, and translating business needs into security solutions and risk-based recommendations. ~ Strong knowledge of cyber risk management frameworks and conducting threat risk assessments with associated mitigation strategies. ~ Strong understanding of cyber security concepts including vulnerabilities, threats, encryption, defense-in-depth, authentication, risk management, and security operations. ~ Experience supporting cyber security awareness and training programs across organizations. ~ Strong experience managing cyber security vendors and service providers, including performance oversight and service level management. ~ Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage technical teams, business stakeholders, and senior leadership. ~ Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience producing technical and business-level documentation. ~ Ability to adapt to changing priorities in agile or evolving project environments. ~ Experience coordinating and supporting security architecture requirements for systems and enterprise IT projects.

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📌 Sr. Security Specialist (Toronto)
🏢 Source Code
📍 Toronto