Cybersecurity Specialist

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Cybersecurity Specialist to safeguard our IT infrastructure and digital assets. This role will be responsible for implementing and managing security measures across the organization, monitoring for potential threats, conducting regular security assessments, and ensuring compliance with Canadian data privacy and security regulations.

The ideal candidate will possess hands-on expertise in threat detection, vulnerability management, and incident response, combined with strong communication skills to lead awareness initiatives and promote a security-first culture across the organization.

• Endpoint & Network Security
  

  • Deploy, configure, and manage antivirus, anti-malware, endpoint detection and response (EDR), and intrusion prevention systems (IPS/IDS).
    

  • Ensure firewalls, VPNs, and access controls are properly implemented and monitored.
    

• Threat Detection & Vulnerability Management
  

  • Perform regular vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and risk evaluations to identify and remediate security weaknesses.
    

  • Monitor logs and alerts using Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems.
    

  • Conduct forensic investigations into potential threats and suspicious activity.
    

• Incident Response & Remediation
  

  • Lead the incident response lifecycle, including detection, containment, eradication, and recovery.
    

  • Collaborate with IT teams to minimize downtime and ensure rapid response to cyber incidents.
    

  • Maintain and test incident response playbooks to strengthen preparedness.
    

• Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
  

  • Develop, maintain, and enforce IT security policies, standards, and procedures.
    

  • Ensure compliance with Canadian data privacy regulations (PIPEDA, provincial standards) and other industry-specific requirements.
    

  • Prepare audit documentation and security reports for leadership and regulatory bodies.
    

• Awareness & Training
  

  • Provide regular cybersecurity awareness training for employees.
    

  • Promote best practices to minimize risks from phishing, social engineering, and other human-related threats.
    

• Continuous Improvement
  

  • Research emerging threats, security trends, and technologies to enhance the organization’s defense posture.
    

  • Recommend and implement improvements to strengthen resilience against evolving cyber risks.
    

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field.
  

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity operations, security engineering, or a related role.
  

• Strong hands-on knowledge of firewalls, SIEM platforms, endpoint protection, IDS/IPS, and vulnerability scanning tools.
  

• Experience with incident response, digital forensics, and penetration testing.
  

• Preferred certifications: CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+, CEH, or equivalent.
  

• Familiarity with cloud security best practices (Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud) is an asset.
  
  

• Threat detection and analysis
  

• Vulnerability and risk management
  

• Incident response and digital forensics
  

• IT governance and compliance (PIPEDA, GDPR, ISO 27001)
  

• Endpoint and network security management
  

• Security policy development and enforcement
  

• Strong communication and user training abilities