Cybersecurity Consultant

Job Description:

On behalf of our public sector client, Affinity is looking for a Cybersecurity Consultant. As cybersecurity threats continue to evolve and increase in sophistication, a comprehensive cybersecurity management program has been developed to address emerging needs. The successful candidate(s) will be assigned to this program and will take on multiple responsibilities to help strengthen the organization's cybersecurity posture and maturity, ensuring resilience, regulatory compliance, and adaptability within a rapidly changing threat landscape.

Responsibilities:

• Providing interpretation and enforcement of the information security policy and standards.

• Providing information security education and awareness.

• Responding to information security Incidents.

• Performing Threat Risk Assessments (TRAs) for IT-related business initiatives throughout Government.

• Providing security assessment and overall security requirements oversight for IT-related Solution and Services Procurements.

• Providing information security advice and guidance for business areas; and

• Evaluating new threats and vulnerabilities.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience with cybersecurity strategic planning and risk management.

• Demonstrated experience with solutions architecture, cybersecurity architecture, and/or IT design.

• Demonstrated experience in cybersecurity strategic planning and advice, including risk management, governance, feasibility studies, cost-benefit analyses, and/or technology assessments.

This requirement will be heavily weighted.

• Demonstrated experience as an architect with the following characteristics (describe each of the engagements as they relate to the following):

• Served as the lead architect or in charge of a major subsystem.

• All engagements were performed using a formal IT methodology and within a standard framework for information security controls.

• The solution, or the portion of the solution, was successfully implemented.

This requirement will be heavily weighted.

• Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing cybersecurity architecture across complex, distributed environments.

• Demonstrated experience collaborating with a variety of stakeholders across technical and executive levels, ensuring buy-in for security initiatives.

• Demonstrated experience briefing senior executives and developing vision papers or strategic roadmaps for cybersecurity posture and maturity.

• Demonstrated experience working with and an in-depth knowledge of an industry standard information security frameworks such as ISO 27002:2022, NIST, or an equivalent.

• Demonstrated experience of DevSecOps operations and automation that support enterprise products and services development and deployment.

• Demonstrated experience with the strategic planning for and technical architecture and implementation of a zero-trust cybersecurity architecture.

• Have received formal training in a recognized IT design methodology and have experience implementing that methodology on an IT design engagement.

• Demonstrated experience and expertise through multiple projects in architecting solutions.

• Demonstrated experience applying current knowledge of key trends in one or more implemented solutions (such as integrations, data management, technical governance).

• Achievement of Architecture related certification such as TOGAF, SABSA, or similar industry recognized certification(s) is considered an asset.

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in a technical field is considered an asset.

• Completion of at least one formal course in project management is considered an asset.

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About Affinity:

Affinity Group is a technology and business consulting and services company. We believe in creating long term relationships between clients and consultants that foster a mutually beneficial partnership. Affinity is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

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Job Number: 12994