Cybersecurity Generalist Senior Associate

Description

This generalist role covers a broad range of cybersecurity work, from building complete security solutions to keeping client systems and data protected.

You will apply a wide understanding of security principles to varied challenges while working beside experienced colleagues and technical specialists on live client projects. The role backfills a valued team member who has left, so the team can keep its delivery standards.

Responsibilities

• Help deliver cybersecurity engagements with company and client staff, keeping work within agreed scope, timelines and outcomes.
• Take part in security assessments, control testing and risk analysis, then turn findings into practical advice and polished client deliverables.
• Work with specialists in data protection, identity and access management, cloud and network security, vulnerability management and incident response.
• Build trusted client relationships, report progress clearly, and raise risks, delays or scope changes early.
• Monitor project hours, costs and milestones, uphold delivery quality, and pass on lessons learned.

Requirements

• Strong client service, teamwork and stakeholder management skills, plus clear writing, speaking and presentation ability.
• Broad knowledge of cybersecurity strategy and risk, including data protection, identity and access management, application, network and cloud security, vulnerability management, business resilience and third-party risk.
• Awareness of security considerations related to AI.
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft stack, including Microsoft 365, Azure, Entra ID, Defender, Sentinel and Purview, to support assessments and delivery.
• Governance, risk and compliance experience covering security strategies, operating models, policies, control testing and risk monitoring, using consulting methods and frameworks.
• Understanding of ISTG 33, NIST CSF and OSFI B-13, and experience applying security frameworks and regulatory guidance in a business setting.
• Cybersecurity experience in industries such as financial services, telecom, power, technology and retail.
• Desirable: CISSP, CISM, CISA or ITIL certifications.

Conditions

Secret clearance is the minimum requirement and a mandatory condition of employment. Review the Government of Canada eligibility requirements before you apply.

No visa sponsorship is available.

Hybrid work environment; the specific expectations for your team can be discussed with the interviewer.

Base salary range is $84,700 to $134,700 for major city centres, which is the expected hiring range. Ranges may vary in other locations given the national recruiting approach. Base pay depends on skills, experience, qualifications and work location.

Accommodation is available throughout hiring on request.

Benefits

• Eligibility for variable incentive pay that rewards individual and company-wide achievements.
• Competitive compensation, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs to support work and life.
• A continuous development environment and support for wellbeing.
• Talent Acquisition will share full details of the total rewards package during hiring.