Cybersecurity Consultant

Location: Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada

Work Model: 100% Onsite (No remote / hybrid permitted)

Engagement Type: Contract

Duration: 1 year initial + optional extensions (up to 2 additional 1-year terms)

Work Location Requirement

• This is a 100% onsite engagement in Regina, Saskatchewan
• Remote or hybrid work is not permitted
• Candidate must be willing and able to work onsite full-time at the designated Government of Saskatchewan office
  
  

Key Skills / Keywords: Cybersecurity Consulting | Cybersecurity Strategy | Security Architecture | Solutions Architecture I Zero Trust | DevSecOps | Security Automation | Cybersecurity Maturity Model I Governance Risk Compliance (GRC) | Risk Management | ISO 27002 | NIST I Enterprise Security | Public Sector Cybersecurity | IT Governance

Senior Cybersecurity Consultant(s) to support the Cybersecurity and Risk Management Branch within the Information Technology.

This engagement will contribute to the Cybersecurity Maturity Program (CMP), focused on strengthening cybersecurity strategy, governance, architecture, and enterprise risk management across government systems. The consultant will play a key role in advancing maturity models, developing security roadmaps, improving governance practices, and supporting secure technology designs for large-scale government environments.

Key Responsibilities / Scope Of Work

The Cybersecurity Consultant(s) will:

Cybersecurity Strategy & Advisory

• Provide senior-level advisory services related to cybersecurity strategy and government-wide security transformation initiatives.
• Develop cybersecurity vision papers, strategic guidance, and implementation recommendations.
• Support maturity growth through Cybersecurity Maturity Program (CMP) initiatives.
  
  

Security Architecture & Secure Design

• Design, review, and guide implementation of enterprise cybersecurity architecture.
• Support secure solutions architecture and IT design for complex enterprise environments.
• Assist technical teams with designing solutions aligned to security standards and best practices.
  
  

Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Support cybersecurity governance processes and decision-making structures.
• Conduct and guide cybersecurity risk assessments, maturity assessments, and gap analysis.
• Ensure alignment with cybersecurity frameworks including:
• ISO 27002
• NIST
• or equivalent frameworks / standards
  
  

Modern Security Initiatives

• Support initiatives such as:
• Zero Trust security architecture
• DevSecOps practices
• Security automation and improvement of secure delivery pipelines
  
  

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with technical teams, program teams, and senior/executive stakeholders.
• Communicate technical cybersecurity recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  
  

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as:
• Information Technology
• Computer Science
• Engineering (Equivalent professional experience may be considered)
  
  

Experience

• Senior-level cybersecurity consulting/professional experience
• Strong experience in:
• Cybersecurity strategic planning
• Security architecture / solutions architecture
• Cybersecurity governance & risk management
• Working in large, complex enterprise environments
• Demonstrated ability to work with:
• Executive leadership
• senior business stakeholders
• technical teams
  
  

Technical Knowledge

• Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks such as:
• ISO 27002
• NIST
• equivalent frameworks
• Exposure to / experience with:
• Zero Trust architecture
• DevSecOps and automation
  
  

Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Have)

• Experience supporting cybersecurity modernization/transformation in government or public sector environments
• Strong documentation expertise (vision papers, roadmaps, maturity models)
• Proven experience in enterprise-wide governance model design or maturity program execution
  
  

Recruiter Submission Template -

Full Name:

Degree Major with University and Completion Year:

Does this candidate have a Bachelor's degree in IT / Computer Science / Engineering or a related technical field? (Yes/No - provide details):

Total Years of Cybersecurity Experience:

How many years of senior-level cybersecurity consulting/architecture experience does this candidate have? (must be senior level - provide details):

Please describe in detail the types of industries / environments this candidate has experience in (Government/Public Sector preferred):

Does candidate have experience working in large complex enterprise environments? (Yes/No - explain):

Experience in Cybersecurity Strategic Planning? (Yes/No - explain):

Experience with Cybersecurity Maturity Programs / Maturity Assessments? (Yes/No - explain):

Experience developing vision papers / roadmaps / maturity models? (Yes/No - explain):

Experience in Security Architecture / Solutions Architecture? (Yes/No - explain):

Does candidate have experience designing secure solutions for complex IT environments? (Yes/No - explain):

Experience implementing / supporting Zero Trust Security Architecture? (Yes/No - explain):

Experience with DevSecOps and security automation? (Yes/No - explain):

Experience with ISO 27002 framework? (Yes/No - explain):

Experience with NIST framework? (Yes/No - explain):

Experience with Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC)? (Yes/No - explain):

Experience collaborating with senior executives / leadership and technical stakeholders? (Yes/No - explain):

Candidate understands this role requires 100% onsite work in Regina, Saskatchewan (No remote/hybrid)? (Yes/No):

Is candidate currently located in Regina, SK? (Yes/No):

If not local, why is this candidate interested in relocating to Regina, SK?

Motivation/Reason for Interest in This Role (GOS / CMP / Cybersecurity Transformation):

Why is this candidate seeking a new opportunity?

When can this candidate start a new position? (Target start March 23, 2026):

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Full Address (Street, City, Province, Postal Code):

Current Work Authorization Status (Canada): Citizen / PR / Work Permit (provide expiry)

Expected Pay Rate (Hourly CAD):

Is it Incorporated/Corp-to-Corp or T4/Contract? If Corp, Corporation Name:

Are you ready to relocate on your own expenses and work 100% onsite in Regina, SK? (Yes/No):

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