About this opportunity: Reporting to the Senior Manager, Cyber Security Operation, the Cyber Security Specialist is a senior technical resource within the Cyber Security Operations team, providing expert-level leadership and support across security operations, threat detection, vulnerability management, and cyber risk reduction initiatives. This role requires deep technical expertise in Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), threat hunting, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), firewall security, endpoint and server protection, and vulnerability management programs.

What you’ll do:

Identify, reduce, and mitigate cyber risk across the organization.

Leverage strong analytical skills, operational security expertise, and hands-on technical capabilities to enhance the organization's security posture, improve detection and response capabilities, and support the continuous maturation of cybersecurity controls and processes.

Work closely with Information Technology teams, business stakeholders, third-party vendors, and external partners.

Build trusted relationships and collaborate across the organization to deliver security initiatives, manage risk, support regulatory and compliance requirements, and advance the strategic objectives of the Cyber Security Operations department.

Communicate technical risks and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences, while driving security outcomes that enable and protect the business.

Who you are: Our ideal candidate will have the following minimum requirements:

Legally authorized to work in Canada.

Minimum 12 years of experience in Cyber security.

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Information Systems Management.





Expertise in the following platforms:

Vulnerability Management

Threat Hunting

SIEM Platforms (Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, QRadar, LogRhythm, etc.)

Firewall Management

Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)

Server Security and Hardening

Security Incident Response

Security Risk Assessments

Alert Triage and Investigation

Note: The application deadline for this position is 11:59 PM MT November 6, 2026. Cenovus was ranked one of Canada’s Best Employers in 2025. We’re committed to being an employer of choice in our industry by offering a competitive total rewards package and employee programs and rewarding career development opportunities. Learn more.

Who we are: Ranked as one of Canada’s Best Employers in 2025, Cenovus is an integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary. We’re committed to maximizing value by developing our assets in a secure, responsible and cost-efficient manner. We operate in Canada, the United States and the Asia Pacific region. Our operations include oil sands projects in northern Alberta, thermal and conventional crude oil and natural gas projects across Western Canada, crude oil production offshore Newfoundland and Labrador and natural gas and liquids production offshore China and Indonesia. Cenovus’s downstream operations include upgrading,



refining and marketing operations in Canada and the United States.

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The Cenovus experience Total rewards We’re committed to being an employer of choice through competitive compensation and our comprehensive total rewards package, including:

Paid vacation (including a flex day program for eligible staff)

Health & dental benefits

Substantial mental health coverage

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Employee family assistance

Virtual healthcare coverage

Our development philosophy We foster a culture of continuous learning and development to support employees as they build meaningful careers. We offer a variety of employee development initiatives, including:

Internal course offerings

Education assistance for additional development

Opportunities to work on special projects

Leadership development programs for emerging and established leaders

We actively promote internal job movement, recognizing the value of gaining new perspectives, building connections across teams, and applying expertise in new ways. As a fully integrated energy company, we believe that sharing knowledge across our business and operations creates stronger outcomes—for employees and for the company as a whole.

Our culture

Our purpose: We energize the world to make people’s lives better.

Our values:

Protect what matters

Do it right

Make it better

Do it together

Cenovus Cares: We believe in the power of purpose-driven work. Our Employee Giving and Volunteering Program, Cenovus Cares, connects our people to our purpose, inspiring action and elevating impact year-round.

📌 Cyber Security Specialist (Calgary)
🏢 Oil Authority
📍 Calgary