We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Security Specialist to join the team on a contract basis in Toronto. In this role, you will play a critical part in delivering and maturing a robust enterprise cyber security program. You will be responsible for strengthening the organization’s overall security posture, safeguarding sensitive data, and ensuring operational continuity against evolving threats.
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This position focuses heavily on cloud security, security operations, vulnerability management, and incident response, utilizing modern security technologies and industry best practices.
Duration: 6 months (Note: Please update the duration length if it differs from the standard initial term)
Location: Toronto, ON (5 days onsite, subject to Hiring Manager’s discretion)
Advantages
Impactful Work: Lead strategic initiatives to mature an enterprise-level cyber security program from the ground up.
Cutting-Edge Tech: Work extensively with modern cloud environments (Azure) and advanced security orchestration tools.
Collaborative Environment: Engage with cross-functional technical teams, business stakeholders, and senior leadership.
Dynamic Culture: Thrive in an agile, evolving organization that prioritizes a "security-by-design" mindset.
Responsibilities
Support the development, maturity, and continuous improvement of a comprehensive enterprise cyber security program.
Define and implement robust cloud security strategies, architectures, and controls for secure cloud adoption.
Support the maturity of Security Operations Center (SOC) capabilities, including monitoring, detection, investigation, and response.
Establish and manage vulnerability management processes, including scanning, prioritization, remediation tracking, and risk reporting.
Coordinate cyber security projects, overseeing planning, scheduling, risk management, and delivery.
Define, track, and report on key cyber security KPIs and metrics to measure program effectiveness.
Develop, maintain, and govern cyber security policies, standards, and procedures aligned with industry frameworks.
Conduct cyber risk and threat risk assessments (TRAs) and formulate mitigation strategies.
Coordinate and support incident response activities throughout the entire incident lifecycle.
Manage relationships and performance oversight for third-party cyber security vendors and service providers.
Support compliance, internal/external audits (including SOC 2 Type II), and security assessments.
Drive cyber security awareness and training initiatives across the organization.
Evaluate, recommend, and implement modern security tools and technologies.
Assess security architecture requirements for enterprise IT systems to ensure security-by-design principles are applied.
Provide after-hours support as required for high-priority security events or operational needs.
Qualifications
Must-Haves
7+ years of hands-on cyber security experience supporting security operations, incident response, threat intelligence, secure architecture, and security assurance.
Proven experience designing, implementing, and securing cloud environments (specifically Azure), using cloud-native security controls.
Strong experience coordinating and managing the lifecycle of cross-functional incident response activities.
Demonstrated success in project delivery, including planning, stakeholder engagement, and execution of security initiatives.
Strong business analysis skills with the ability to gather requirements and translate business needs into risk-based security solutions.
Additional Skills & Knowledge
Strong knowledge of cyber risk management frameworks and conducting threat risk assessments.
In-depth familiarity with industry standards such as NIST 800-53, ISO/IEC 27001, and CIS Controls.
Experience working with SOC 2 Type II audit reports and supporting compliance activities.
Deep understanding of core security concepts: encryption, defense-in-depth, authentication, and vulnerability management.
Knowledge of threat modeling and adversary frameworks (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain, Diamond Model).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present technical data to senior leadership.
Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities within agile project environments.
Desirable Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cyber Security, or a related discipline.
Relevant professional certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, SSCP, Security+, or GIAC.
Summary
If you're interested in the Senior Security Specialist role based in Toronto, we encourage you to apply online at www.randstad.ca. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for the next steps. We look forward to hearing from you!
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.
This posting is for existing and upcoming vacancies.
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We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Security Specialist to join the team on a contract basis in Toronto. In this role, you will play a critical part in delivering and maturing a robust enterprise cyber security program. You will be responsible for strengthening the organization’s overall security posture, safeguarding sensitive data, and ensuring operational continuity against evolving threats.
This position focuses heavily on cloud security, security operations, vulnerability management, and incident response, utilizing modern security technologies and industry best practices.
Duration: 6 months (Note: Please update the duration length if it differs from the standard initial term)
Location: Toronto, ON (5 days onsite, subject to Hiring Manager’s discretion)
Advantages
Impactful Work: Lead strategic initiatives to mature an enterprise-level cyber security program from the ground up.
Cutting-Edge Tech: Work extensively with modern cloud environments (Azure) and advanced security orchestration tools.
Collaborative Environment: Engage with cross-functional technical teams, business stakeholders, and senior leadership.
...
Dynamic Culture: Thrive in an agile, evolving organization that prioritizes a "security-by-design" mindset.
Responsibilities
Support the development, maturity, and continuous improvement of a comprehensive enterprise cyber security program.
Define and implement robust cloud security strategies, architectures, and controls for secure cloud adoption.
Support the maturity of Security Operations Center (SOC) capabilities, including monitoring, detection, investigation, and response.
Establish and manage vulnerability management processes, including scanning, prioritization, remediation tracking, and risk reporting.
Coordinate cyber security projects, overseeing planning, scheduling, risk management, and delivery.
Define, track, and report on key cyber security KPIs and metrics to measure program effectiveness.
Develop, maintain, and govern cyber security policies, standards, and procedures aligned with industry frameworks.
Conduct cyber risk and threat risk assessments (TRAs) and formulate mitigation strategies.
Coordinate and support incident response activities throughout the entire incident lifecycle.
Manage relationships and performance oversight for third-party cyber security vendors and service providers.
Support compliance, internal/external audits (including SOC 2 Type II), and security assessments.
Drive cyber security awareness and training initiatives across the organization.
Evaluate, recommend, and implement modern security tools and technologies.
Assess security architecture requirements for enterprise IT systems to ensure security-by-design principles are applied.
Provide after-hours support as required for high-priority security events or operational needs.
Qualifications
Must-Haves
7+ years of hands-on cyber security experience supporting security operations, incident response, threat intelligence, secure architecture, and security assurance.
Proven experience designing, implementing, and securing cloud environments (specifically Azure), using cloud-native security controls.
Strong experience coordinating and managing the lifecycle of cross-functional incident response activities.
Demonstrated success in project delivery, including planning, stakeholder engagement, and execution of security initiatives.
Strong business analysis skills with the ability to gather requirements and translate business needs into risk-based security solutions.
Additional Skills & Knowledge
Strong knowledge of cyber risk management frameworks and conducting threat risk assessments.
In-depth familiarity with industry standards such as NIST 800-53, ISO/IEC 27001, and CIS Controls.
Experience working with SOC 2 Type II audit reports and supporting compliance activities.
Deep understanding of core security concepts: encryption, defense-in-depth, authentication, and vulnerability management.
Knowledge of threat modeling and adversary frameworks (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain, Diamond Model).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present technical data to senior leadership.
Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities within agile project environments.
Desirable Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cyber Security, or a related discipline.
Relevant professional certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, SSCP, Security+, or GIAC.
Summary
If you're interested in the Senior Security Specialist role based in Toronto, we encourage you to apply online at www.randstad.ca. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for the next steps. We look forward to hearing from you!
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.
This posting is for existing and upcoming vacancies.
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