RQ08752 Security Specialist

Job title: RQ08752 Security Specialist

Company: Randstad


Job description: Are you a cybersecurity expert with a passion for digital transformation, secure system architecture, and innovation? Our client seeks a Senior Security Specialist to lead the secure migration and optimization of the client’s portal. This role supports the client’s digital initiatives, contributing to enhanced service delivery, regulatory simplification, and improved engagement.This is a high-impact opportunity for a security leader to guide architecture, planning, and governance for a critical digital asset, while collaborating with multiple stakeholders across government.Advantages
– Strategic role supporting the Cyber Security Strategy
– Hybrid work arrangement with engagement across internal and external partners
– Influence the secure delivery of digital services for Ontario residents and businesses
– Opportunity to modernize cyber resources and enhance security posture province-wide
– Contribute to a collaborative, outcomes-driven team in a Centre of ExcellenceResponsibilities
– Defines, evaluates, and assesses security architecture requirements for systems environments and IT projects.
– Ensure the incorporation of IT security and contingency measures in the development of systems.
– Advises on the identification, analysis, and resolution of specific security factors, risks, vulnerabilities; protection of personal privacy issues; and appropriate industry and international security standards.
– Carry out information and information technology (I&IT) security projects and tasks as assigned by Corporate Security or cluster I&IT management.Deliverables:
– Lead the migration of the cybersecurity portal, ensuring a secure and user-centric platform that supports the client’s digital transformation initiatives.
– Drive the strategic planning, execution, and optimization of the portal, ensuring it aligns with government security standards and facilitates engagement.
– Collaborate with internal and external partners, assessing risks, implementing security enhancements, and advising on best practices for digital service delivery.
– Additionally, support efforts to modernize cyber resources for public sector partners.Qualifications
Must haves:
– Provides security design expertise and advice to internal stakeholders on design principles and best practices and the development and implementation of security mechanisms to ensure the protection of information assets of client ministries and compliance with legal requirements and industry best practices.General Skills:
– Strong understanding and expertise in security architecture.
– Knowledge of techniques to secure information assets and the planning, design, and implementation of security technologies.
– Proven techniques to discover gaps or weaknesses in security architecture to identify and mitigate known security threats or inherent weaknesses.
– Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and corporate directives related to the security and confidentiality of information (e.g. Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act) in order to identify and assess areas of concern and risk.
– Solid knowledge of current security and contingency technology and techniques (e.g. digital signature, encryption, access controls, firewalls, authentication, virus protection, etc.); and a proven working knowledge of security audit procedures and protocols.
– Experience in developing enterprise architecture deliverables (e.g. models).
– Experience in providing specialized security support at the specified experience level.
– Experience in establishing secure environments at a network, operating system or application level.
– Experience with implementing security on complex and distributed systems.
– Awareness of emerging IT trends and directions, especially as related to security.
– Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills; written and verbal communication skills; interpersonal and negotiation skills.
– A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines, managing competing priorities and client relationship management experience.Desirable Skills:
– Experience in developing enterprise architecture deliverables (e.g. models) based on Ontario Government Enterprise Architecture processes and practice.
– Experience in Threat Risk Assessment methods.
– Knowledge and understanding of Information Management principles, concepts, policies and practices.
– Experience in business recovery and disaster recovery planning.
– Experience in performing threat and risk assessment.
– Experience in public key infrastructure development and operation.
– Experience in security design as part of systems development projects..
– Experience in intrusion detection systems.
– Experience in mitigation tools for malicious software.
– Experience in vulnerability analysis and penetration testing.
– Experience in network monitoring. Experience in security policy development.
– Experience in developing and delivering security education.
– Experience in forensic investigation.
– Knowledge and understanding of Information Management principles, concepts, policies and practices.Summary
Our client is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Specialist to lead and support key components of the digital security strategy, including the secure migration of the Cyber Security portal. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional with deep technical expertise, strong project management capabilities, and the ability to influence and advise at all levels. If you’re ready to drive innovation and safeguard digital assets, apply today.Also, remember that updating your profile on Randstad.ca helps us find you faster when we have roles that match your skills! So, even if this role isn’t for you, please update your profile so we can find you!We look forward to supporting you in your job search! Good luck!Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada’s workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.

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Location: North York, ON

Job date: Thu, 27 Mar 2025 06:58:39 GMT

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