Job Description

: Cyber Security Consultant

Location:

GTA, Ontario

Clearance Required:

Secret Clearance (must have 10+ years of continuous residence in Canada)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced

Cyber Security Consultant

with a proven background in

security architecture design

and the development of

System Security Plans (SSPs)

. The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise with a deep understanding of compliance frameworks (NIST, FedRAMP, SOC 2, ISO 27001, etc.), supporting secure system design, documentation, and accreditation for government and enterprise environments.

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement

security architectures

aligned with enterprise, cloud, and hybrid IT environments. Develop, review, and maintain

System Security Plans (SSPs)

in compliance with NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, and related standards. Conduct

risk assessments, threat modeling, and security control evaluations

to identify gaps and recommend mitigations. Collaborate with IT, cloud, and business stakeholders to ensure systems are built with

security-by-design principles

. Support

certification and accreditation (C&A)

activities for federal programs and secure environments. Provide

guidance on compliance frameworks

(NIST CSF, FedRAMP, SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR, PCI-DSS) and their integration into enterprise security practices. Deliver

security documentation

including architecture diagrams, risk registers, policies, and technical reports. Offer

advisory services

to leadership on cybersecurity best practices, emerging threats, and secure digital transformation initiatives.

Qualifications & Requirements

10+ years of continuous residence in Canada

(mandatory).

Active Secret Clearance

or eligibility for upgrade/renewal. Bachelor's degree in

computer science, Information Security, or a related field

(Master's preferred).

10+ years of professional experience

in cybersecurity consulting, security architecture, or IT risk management. Proven experience developing

security architectures

for cloud, on-premises, and hybrid systems. Hands-on experience creating and managing

System Security Plans (SSPs)

. Strong knowledge of

NIST 800-53, NIST CSF, ISO 27001, FedRAMP, SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR, PCI-DSS

. Familiarity with

cloud platforms

(AWS, Azure, GCP) and their security controls. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience drafting technical and compliance documentation. Strong stakeholder engagement and advisory skills.

Preferred Skills

Certifications such as

CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CISA, or SABSA

. Experience with

threat modeling tools

and

risk management methodologies

. Familiarity with

DevSecOps practices

and automation in security compliance.

Why Join Us?

Opportunity to work on

high-impact, secure government and enterprise projects

. Collaborative environment with

cybersecurity experts and industry leaders

. Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: $100.00-$150.00 per hour

Experience:

Cybersecurity: 10 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Secret Level Clearance (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON M4N 3N1