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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 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 decisionmaking. Key Responsibilities - Conduct Security Assessment and Authorization (SA&A) activities for systems and environments. - Develop normal usecases and misuse/abuse usecases 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 postsecondary 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 usecases and misuse/abusecases 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 decisionmaking - 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr