Cybersecurity Consultant

Overview 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 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 | Zero Trust | DevSecOps | Security Automation | Cybersecurity Maturity Model | Governance Risk Compliance (GRC) | Risk Management | ISO 27002 | NIST | Enterprise Security | Public Sector Cybersecurity | IT Governance Role Overview 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, and security automation to improve 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, or 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 and NIST, or equivalent frameworks Exposure to / experience with Zero Trust architecture and 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr