Cyber security Advisor

Cyber Security Advisor

Aversan Inc. (www.aversan.com) is a trusted multi-service engineering and electronics manufacturing company. Aversan delivers leading-edge and reliable safety-critical electronics and software systems to the aerospace, defence, and space industries.

We are currently seeking a qualified Cyber Security Advisor with experience in developing, implementing, and optimizing robust cybersecurity solutions across complex IT and Operational Technology (OT/ICS) environments that accelerate digital transformation and safeguard critical business assets.

Location: Toronto, ON

Job Type: Contract (6 months)

Working Arrangement: Hybrid

Responsibilities

• 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 across the product development lifecycle (requirements through testing).
• 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 to secure major bids and project implementations.
• 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 for cyber risk and vulnerability assessments.
• 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 to maintain the competitive differentiation of our secure product portfolio.
• Assess cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities across systems, networks, and applications
• Advise management and technical teams on security best practices and risk mitigation strategies
• Develop, review, and implement cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures
• Monitor security threats, incidents, and trends, and provide timely recommendations
• Support incident response, investigation, and remediation activities
• Ensure compliance with relevant frameworks and regulations (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR)
• Conduct security awareness and training sessions for employees
• Collaborate with IT, legal, compliance, and business teams to align security with business goals
• Review third-party/vendor security risks and assessments

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
• Proven experience in cybersecurity, information security, or risk management
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks, controls, and risk assessment methodologies
• Understanding of network security, cloud security, and endpoint protection
• Experience with security tools such as SIEM, vulnerability scanners, and firewalls

Preferred Certifications

• CISSP, CISM, CISA, CEH, or equivalent certifications
• ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor (preferred)