Cyber Security Specialist

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Place of performance : Onsite

Address : Victoria Ave, Regina, Saskatchewan, SP S, Canada

Period of performance : / / to / /

Work Authorization : Canada Citizen, Indigenous Person (an individual who resides in Saskatchewan who is a status Indian under the Indian Act (Canada)

Documents : Resume and References Project Description : Looking to bring in staff augmented contractor professional services of a Cyber Security Specialist. The Cyber Security Specialist is responsible for the support to strengthen our overall cyber security posture through implementation and monitoring of advanced security controls across on prem and cloud environments. This role will ensure compliance with industry specific security frameworks and standards while proactively identifying and mitigating cybersecurity risks. This is a contracted role and must be onsite full-time. Education : University degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Security or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and extensive professional experience in cybersecurity will be considered. At least years of hands-on experience in IT security or cybersecurity operations, including involvement in security monitoring and incident response.

Security Clearance : Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Government of Canada Level II (Secret) Security Clearance. Certifications : One or more relevant professional security certifications are strongly desired – for example, CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), CISM (Certified Information Security Manager), GIAC certifications (SANS Institute), or vendor-specific credentials such as Microsoft Certified : Azure Security Engineer Associate. These certifications demonstrate a depth of knowledge and commitment to ongoing professional development. Mandatory Experience :

• Technical Expertise : Proven experience with cloud and enterprise security technologies – specifically Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Defender suite, Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM), and vulnerability management platforms (such as Tenable One). Demonstrated ability to configure and use these tools for threat detection, analysis, and automated response. Proficiency in PowerShell, JSON, Kusto Query (KQL), Logic Apps, or a similar language.
• Frameworks & Methodologies : Strong familiarity with industry cybersecurity frameworks and standards ( NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO / IEC / , and relevant CSA

security standards). Knowledge of incident response methodologies and best practices for handling and managing cybersecurity incidents.

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