Security Specialist – Intermediate

About the role

We are looking for a hands-on cybersecurity professional to support our Cyber Security Defence Operations team with operational initiatives.

This role focuses on strengthening security across applications, cloud environments, and threat exposure management.

Tasks

• Lead the design and operationalization of a CTEM program to provide continuous visibility into cyber exposure.
• Identify and analyze threats and exposures (attack path analysis, risk-based prioritization).
• Validate remediation through testing.
• Strengthen coordination between CTEM, SOC and vulnerability management.
• Use Security Copilot and security automation agents to support execution.
• Embed security into the software development lifecycle and CI/CD pipelines.
• Integrate security testing tools (SAST, DAST, SCA, container/IaC scanning).
• Work with development/DevOps teams to remediate issues and improve secure coding practices.
• Manage security in containerized and cloud-native environments.
• Monitor and remediate cloud security risks across AWS and Azure environments.
• Apply AWS and Azure security controls and best practices.
• Operate CSPM/CNAPP platforms (configure rules, analyze findings, manage remediation workflows).
• Align cloud security initiatives with overall security and compliance requirements.

Requirements

• Must be eligible to work in Canada - NO SPONSERSHIP
• CTEM and continuous vulnerability management experience
• DevSecOps, CI/CD security, SAST/DAST, container/IaC experience
• AWS & Azure cloud security experience
• CSPM/CNAPP operations experience
• Hands-on experience with Security Copilot and security automation agents
• Public Sector Experience Nice to Have

Schedule

• Contract: 6 months + 1-year extension
• Up to 3 days onsite (subject to HM’s discretion)

How to apply

• Send your updated resume and availability for a quick call.
• Send your updated resume by email.

Location

• Toronto, ON