Senior Information Security Specialist

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Ottawa, Canada Leveragetek Full time

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Opportunity Details

LeverageTek is actively seeking a Senior Information Security Specialist for an 11-month contract with its Ottawa-based customer.

Work Location

Remote. One month of onsite work.

Security Requirement

Must have a Government of Canada Enhanced Reliability Clearance.

Key Tasks

  • Conduct, document, and report on security risk assessments for technology systems, and internal and third-party vendor solutions
  • Facilitate security risk management activities, including risk assessments, advise on threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation strategies
  • Identify and oversee the implementation of security requirements in projects
  • Manage relationships with Cybersecurity Unit, Privacy Office, Business Relationship Management, and stakeholders to identify and communicate security risks and mitigation measures
  • Track and communicate information security assessment recommendations and remediation timelines
  • Act as a Subject Matter Expert by developing and maturing tools & process to support security assessments and other NIST CSF functions
  • Develop cyber security metrics, measurement criteria and reporting to ensure compliance and continuous improvement across multiple environments
  • Assess information technology control elements to mitigate IT risks regarding the confidentiality, integrity and availability of the information
  • Maintain detailed knowledge and awareness of the cyber security and information security trends including awareness of new or revised security solutions, improved security processes and the development of new vulnerabilities and threats
  • Assess and review Security assessment of new projects: Acquisition of products, changes, incidents, new developments; Security requirements and policies in Azure environments; Cybersecurity processes and documentation and implement improvements

Key Qualifications

  • Minimum 7 years in information security, IT audit and/or IT Risk Management experience
  • Experience designing and supporting large-scale, end-to-end information security systems in a complex, both on-premises and hosted, multi-platform environment
  • Must possess and provide evidence of Enhanced Reliability security clearance (or better)

Qualifications

  • 4-Year degree in Information Systems Security, Information Technology, or equivalent
  • Working knowledge of and experience applying common information security standards such as ISO 27001, ISO 27002, ISO 27031, NIST 800-53a, NIST CSF, NIST RMF and CSEC ITSG-33
  • Experience participating in threat, risk and information security assessment processes
  • Experience with risk discovery and assessment, as well as appropriate mitigation and controls
  • Good knowledge of the latest trends in information security and risk management, e.g. evolving technologies, cyber risk mitigation, etc.
  • Experience of auditing IT environments, either through an internal or external audit role
  • Broad knowledge of IT architecture and underpinning technologies including but not limited to identity and access management, cloud hosting providers, database administration
  • Experience in project management and meeting deadlines
  • Good communication skills to interact with team members, support personnel, and provide technical guidance and expertise to clients and management.

Assets

  • CISSP or CRISC or other information security certifications are an asset

About LeverageTek IT Solutions

Thank you for taking the time to apply Since our company’s inception in March 2003, LeverageTek IT Solutions has worked resolutely to become one of the industry’s most recognized and trusted suppliers of technology staffing and business consulting services. With hundreds of successful engagements to our credit with many of Canada’s leading public and private sector organizations, we are the experts in identifying, deploying, and supporting IT and business talent on a contract, contract-to-hire, and permanent basis. We work with customers across all sectors including academia, aerospace, aviation, finance, government, health care, high tech, military, not-for-profit, and more.

Our responsive service and ability to deliver the right fit, on time and within budget, typically leads to repeat engagements and a long-standing relationship.

Accessibility accommodations are available upon request.

Seniority level
  • Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Employment type Full-time
Job function
  • Job function Information Technology
  • Industries Higher Education

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