Senior Security Analyst

Senior Security Analyst

Contract Term: 12 months with possible extension

Location:

- This role is a hybrid or onsite position and must be filled by individuals residing within the National Capital Region (NCR).

- Work from outside National Capital Region is not permitted.

Hourly Pay

- $70.00-$95.00 per hour

(This represents the expected hourly compensation for this role.)

Vacancy Status

- This posting is for an existing contract vacancy.

Tasks / Deliverables
Summary of Role
The Security Analyst will support a Defence client in the assessment, validation, and monitoring of security posture for Military Command and Control (C2) and Land C4ISR systems. The resource will conduct Security Assessment and Authorization (SA&A) activities, vulnerability and threat analysis, penetration testing, SIEM monitoring, and security compliance reviews. The role includes analyzing security data, producing technical documentation, and supporting accreditation and operational security decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct Security Assessment and Authorization (SA&A) activities for systems and environments.

- Develop normal use-cases and misuse/abuse use-cases for system security evaluation.

- Perform system scans and collect raw security data for analysis.

- Identify and analyze technical threats and vulnerabilities on target systems.

- Analyze security data and produce clear, actionable reports.

- Conduct penetration testing activities and support remediation efforts.

- Perform documentation reviews and system evaluations for security compliance.

- Monitor, evaluate, and respond to events and alerts from SIEM systems.

- Support security assessments, audits, and accreditation activities.

- Prepare technical concept documents, system specifications, and technical reports.

- Provide advice, guidance, and recommendations to technical and management stakeholders.

Requirements

- Security Clearance: Must be eligible for Secret level Federal Security Clearance (generally requires 10 years of residence in Canada)

- Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada

- Education:

Bachelors degree in software, computer, systems, electrical, or a suitable engineering or technical field (preferred), OR

- College diploma in Computer Technology, Bachelor of Science, or a suitable technical field from a recognized post-secondary institution

- Certifications: CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)

- Minimum 60 months demonstrated experience in the last 96 months in at least 3 of the following areas:

- Conducting Security Assessment & Authorization (SA&A)

- Developing use-cases and misuse/abuse-cases for security evaluation

- Conducting system scans and collecting security data

- Identifying and analyzing threats and vulnerabilities

- Analyzing security data and reporting findings

- Conducting penetration testing

- Conducting documentation reviews and security compliance assessments

- Monitoring and evaluating SIEM events and alerts

- Minimum 60 months of experience as a Security Specialist on Military Command and Control systems (mandatory)

- Minimum 24 months of experience preparing technical concept documents, system specifications, and technical proposals in IT / IM / engineering domains

- Communications & Leadership: Demonstrated experience in:

- Communicating IT security frameworks and strategies to technical and management audiences

- Communicating system engineering direction for projects or systems

- Providing advice and recommendations to support senior management decision-making

- Leading or contributing to multidisciplinary technical teams

- Supporting strategic, operational, or tactical planning activities

Language Requirements

- Proficiency in English (spoken and written) is required for this role.

Use of Artificial Intelligence

- Artificial intelligence may be used in the screening or assessment of applicants for this role.

Additional Information

- Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process upon request.

Application Process

- Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

- Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.