Description:
Senior Cyber Security Specialist (Contract) – Ontario
Stafingo is seeking an experienced Senior Cyber Security Specialist for a confidential client in the supply chain sector based in Ontario.
This is a high-impact contract opportunity for a senior-level cyber security professional who thrives in complex enterprise environments and has deep expertise across cloud security, incident response, security operations, governance, and cyber risk management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support and enhance enterprise cyber security programs aligned with organizational risk and compliance objectives
- Design and strengthen secure cloud environments, including implementation of cloud-native security controls and architecture best practices
- Coordinate and support security incident response activities across detection, containment, remediation, recovery, and post-incident analysis
- Contribute to the ongoing evolution of security operations capabilities, including monitoring, investigation, and response processes
- Lead and support vulnerability management initiatives including scanning, prioritization, remediation coordination, and reporting
- Conduct cyber risk assessments, threat assessments, and provide mitigation recommendations based on industry best practices
- Collaborate with project teams to ensure security-by-design principles are embedded into enterprise systems and technology initiatives
- Develop and maintain cyber security standards, procedures, governance documentation, and operational processes
- Support internal and external audit activities, including SOC reports, compliance assessments, and security reviews
- Define and report on cyber security KPIs, operational metrics, and risk indicators for leadership stakeholders
- Coordinate with third-party vendors and service providers to ensure alignment with contractual security and operational expectations
- Support enterprise-wide security awareness and training initiatives to improve organizational security posture
- Provide after-hours support during critical security incidents or operational escalations as required
Required Qualifications:
- 7+ years of hands-on cyber security experience across security operations, incident response, security assurance, and cyber risk management
- Strong experience securing cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure
- Experience supporting enterprise security architecture initiatives and IT transformation projects
- Strong understanding of frameworks and standards including NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain, and related threat models
- Experience with vulnerability management tools, remediation tracking, and security reporting
- Strong business analysis and stakeholder engagement capabilities
- Experience supporting audit, compliance, and regulatory activities including SOC 2 Type II reviews
- Excellent communication and documentation skills with the ability to work across technical and business teams
- Ability to manage multiple priorities within fast-paced and evolving environments