Senior Strategic Cybersecurity Consultant

Senior Strategic Cybersecurity Consultant Canada

About eSentire eSentire is on a mission to hunt, investigate and stop cyber threats before they become business disrupting events. We were founded on the premise that if you can’t find a solution, you build it. Entrepreneurship and innovation are in our DNA. Our culture is based on transparency, teamwork, and continuous innovation. As the authority in Managed Detection and Response, we protect the critical data and applications of 2000+ organizations in 80+ countries, across 35 industries from known and unknown cyber threats.

Responsibilities

Provide expert consultation to clients and prospective clients to thoroughly understand and evaluate their information security program requirements. Deliver tailored recommendations that align with business objectives, regulatory standards, and contractual obligations.

Formulate comprehensive security and cyber resilience strategies/roadmaps that are closely aligned with the client’s business objectives.

Support the development of Incident Response Plans, Vendor Risk Management strategies, and Information Security Policies.

Conduct Incident Response tabletop exercises by creating and moderating various hypothetical scenarios.

Design, evaluate, and execute assessments and services in accordance with industry frameworks and compliance requirements.

Conduct thorough security architecture reviews to identify gaps and risks and provide strategic recommendations to enhance the client’s security posture.

Develop security metrics and key performance indicators

Prepare and present comprehensive security and risk assessment reports to the board and executive team.

Translate complex technical findings into clear, actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders.

Track ongoing program maturation progress with assigned client(s)

Develop strategies to overcome or eliminate obstacles that may hinder effective security program delivery

Stay updated on the latest security trends, threats, and best practices to inform presentations.

Create and maintain client relationships, consistently searching for new, potential clients who may benefit from services and products provided

Other duties shall be assigned as required

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree equivalent required.

(5+) years of previous technical experience in secure engineering/system architecture.

(5+) years of previous experience with addressing governance, risk, and compliance objectives.

(10+) years of technology and/or information security management experience.

Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM) are a plus.

Strong understanding of NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS, NIST 800-53, MITRE, PCI, HIPPA, SOC and other security & compliance frameworks

Excellent written and verbal communication, listening, and client management skills.

Demonstrated technical, regulatory, and operations management knowledge as well as consultative skills.

Ability to articulate complex technical, regulatory, and operations management information to clients based on relevant assessment details and interpretation of findings.

Self motivated, strong analytical skills and detail oriented.

Goal oriented, with a proven history of meeting or exceeding client satisfaction expectations.

Capability to provide support across various time zones.

Hiring Status Immediate Need (Existing Vacancy)

Work Location If the successful candidate is located within 50 km of our Waterloo, Ontario office, this role will follow a hybrid schedule: work from home on Mondays and Fridays, and work onsite Tuesday through Thursday. Candidates residing more than 50 km from the office will work fully remote.

Compensation Range The expected base salary range for this role is $120,000-$140,000 CAD (exclusive of bonus and benefits). This range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. Actual compensation may vary depending on location and job-related factors such as qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and internal equity.

Total Rewards

Competitive compensation

Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and paid parental leave

Matching RRSP program

Annual Lifestyle Spending Account

Professional development subsidies and certification support

Competitive employee referral bonus

Culture and Values We celebrate diversity, operating with mutual respect and consideration, in an environment that fosters inclusivity for all. We believe that a variety of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences make us stronger – if you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but don’t meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. It takes a diverse set of thoughts, cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives to be a true market leader.

Accommodation If you have any accessibility requirements during the recruitment process, please reach out to our HR team at talentacquisition@esentire.com and any accommodation needs will be addressed upon request. Your talents and unique perspectives are valued, and we look forward to the opportunity to work together to build a more inclusive future.

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