OverviewPosition: IS4 Information Technology Specialist – Innovation and New Technology, MERLIN, Digital and Technology Solutions, Winnipeg MB.Salary: IS4 $84,825.00 – $113,857.00 per year.Link to job posting: Advertisement Number 45012. Closing Date: April 26, 2026.Employment EquityEmployment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to women, Indigenous people and persons with disabilities. Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.BenefitsAttractive salariesDefined pension planLife insurance coverageLong‑term disability planEmployer paid health care benefits (health, dental, vision)Extended health care for services such as physiotherapy, chiropractor, massages, acupuncture and moreAnnual health spending account for eligible employeesEmployee and Family Assistance ProgramPaid time‑off including sick leave, wellness days and family‑related leave daysFlexible work arrangements for eligible positionsGenerous vacation entitlements, increasing with years of serviceParental, maternity and adoptive leave optionsIn‑house training, educational assistance and leadership development programsResponsibilitiesLead implementation, maintenance, and operation of IT security services, infrastructure, and policies to support internal and client requirements.Provide expert technical guidance, contribute to policy and standards development, and deliver specialized services such as penetration testing, security audits, incident response, digital forensics, and security architecture design.Oversee security monitoring and operations, support and train security staff as required,



and maintain current knowledge of emerging threats, tools, and best practices.Work in‑office at 135 Innovative Drive, Winnipeg.QualificationsEssentialDegree or diploma from a recognized post‑secondary institution in Computer Science, Engineering, Networking, IT or related fields, or recognized certifications in Information Security, or 5+ years of experience in IT Security, or a combination thereof.Approach to hardening a multi‑tier environment.Cybersecurity experience implementing continuous monitoring and intrusion detection.Ability to develop comprehensive policy, standards, and procedures that align with industry best practices.Develop, test and execute enterprise incident response plans.Experience working with a variety of operating systems, networking environments and equipment such as firewalls, switches, and servers.Demonstrated ability to perform self‑directed learning relevant to the position and field.Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with a keen attention to detail.The ability to communicate with clients and manage client relationships with respect to Information Security.Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate with different levels of the organization.Strong collaboration skills.Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.Cybersecurity related penetration testing experience.Experience with agile development methodologies and practices.Conditions of EmploymentMust be legally entitled to work in Canada.Must be able to perform duties typical of an office work workplace.Must be willing and able to travel occasionally to educational institutions or client sites to attend IT consultations and meetings.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior It Security Consultant - C$84,825 - C$113,857 A Year (Toronto)
🏢 merlin
📍 Toronto