Senior Security Specialist

About the Opportunity

The Senior Security Specialist is a key member of the Cybersecurity team, responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining security protocols to protect the organization's data, systems, and infrastructure. This role requires advanced technical expertise, a strategic mindset, and the ability to lead security initiatives across various departments. The Senior Security Specialist will work closely with other IT teams.

Location

Toronto

Role Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and implement comprehensive security policies, standards, and procedures to safeguard information assets.
• Monitor and analyze security alerts, logs, and reports to detect and respond to security incidents in a timely manner.
• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments, oversee/conduct penetration testing, and risk analyses to identify and address potential threats.
• Assist in security awareness training and promote a security-first culture throughout the organization.
• Coordinate incident response activities, including investigation, root cause analysis, remediation, and reporting.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance with relevant legislation, industry standards, and best practices (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, PIPEDA).
• Oversee the deployment and configuration of security technologies such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, endpoint protection, and SIEM tools.
• Support internal and external audits, providing documentation and evidence of security controls as needed.
• Stay current with applicable software and OS patches, emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and regulatory requirements, making recommendations for improvements as appropriate.
• Experience with vendor onboarding assessment.
• Identify and perform semi-annual / annual failover and DR tests.
• Oversee MDM policy implementation for corporate approved devices such as Windows laptops, iOS and Android.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior staff and cross-functional teams.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in information security, network security, or related discipline, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead role.
• Prior experience in system administration – Active Directory, Azure Active Directory, M365 suite.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or equivalent are preferred.
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks, risk management, and regulatory compliance relevant to Canadian contexts.
• Proficiency in security tools and technologies (e.g., firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, vulnerability scanners).
• Experience with incident response and threat analysis.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Compensation

Base salary range of $110,000-$140,000.

Total compensation includes salary, variable discretionary bonus, benefits and other perks.

About KingSett Capital

KingSett Capital is a Canadian private equity real estate investment business which creates and co-invests in real estate investment solutions to deliver sustainable premium risk weighted returns. Founded in 2002, KingSett has $19 billion of assets across its Growth, Income, Urban, Mortgage, Residential Development and Affordable Housing strategies. KingSett continues to seek further opportunities to invest in a wide range of real estate properties, developments, joint ventures and mortgage lending.

Application Process

This is a current vacancy. If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume in confidence via LinkedIn or email to

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KingSett Capital is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).