Cybersecurity Advisor (GRC)

Position Overview

Located in Toronto with a hybrid work model and requirement to occasionally visit client sites downtown, this role demands a candidate holding or capable of obtaining federal reliability security clearance. As a Cybersecurity Advisor specializing in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), your mission is to protect the organization's information assets by evaluating and approving security controls to meet regulatory standards and industry best practices.

Core Responsibilities

• Execute in-depth security evaluations of information systems to identify risks and vulnerabilities.
• Work collaboratively across departments to establish and improve security safeguards.
• Draft and sustain security authorization documentation such as Security Assessment Reports and comprehensive Authorization Packages.
• Perform risk analysis and recommend effective strategies to mitigate threats.
• Keep updated with industry developments, emerging dangers, and leading security protocols to elevate organizational security posture.
• Contribute to drafting and applying security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Assist in managing security incidents through investigations and enforcement of remedial measures.

Candidate Qualifications

• Must possess or be eligible for federal-level security clearance.
• Hold a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Bring at least 10 years of experience in security assessment and authorization, particularly in developing and maintaining SA&A-related policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and standards such as NIST and ISO 27001.
• Experienced in conducting security and vulnerability assessments.
• Solid understanding of network protocols, system architectures, and security technologies.
• Professional certifications like CISSP, CISM, or CISA are very advantageous.
• Exceptionally capable in communicating complex technical data to non-technical audiences.

Additional Information

The organization provides an estimated salary range of CAD 90,000 to 145,000 annually, influenced by expertise, geographic considerations, experience, training, certifications, and other factors. The role offers a comprehensive work environment emphasizing ownership, teamwork, respect, and inclusiveness, acknowledging employees as partners fostering collective success and engagement from day one.

The company maintains a commitment to diversity, equity, and accessibility, including accommodations during the recruitment process upon request. AI tools may be employed to assist recruitment but final hiring decisions rest entirely with human recruiters.