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).

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.

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 C4

ISR 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:

Bachelor’s 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.

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