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Senior Cybersecurity Advisor

Altis Recruitment

Ottawa, Ontario

Senior Cybersecurity Advisor

Altis Recruitment

Ottawa, Ontario
 
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Our public sector client is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Advisor with strong expertise in IT architecture, cybersecurity frameworks, and cloud security. This is an exciting opportunity to work on impactful projects, ensuring compliance with Canadian regulatory requirements while strengthening enterprise cybersecurity resilience.

Key Responsibilities

  • Define and implement cybersecurity architecture aligned with industry standards and business needs.
  • Provide strategic guidance on cloud security and identity & access management.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design and deliver secure IT solutions.
  • Act as Product Owner or squad member on IT/cybersecurity initiatives.
  • Assess risks and threats using NIST and MITRE ATT&CK and recommend mitigation strategies.
  • Ensure compliance with Canadian regulatory frameworks (OSFI B-13, etc.).

Must Haves

  • 5+ years in IT architecture & cybersecurity.
  • Fully bilingual in English & French.
  • Proven expertise in cloud security architecture and identity & access management.
  • Minimum 5 years in financial or banking sector IT environments.
  • Deep understanding of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
  • Experience with MITRE ATT&CK threat modeling and mitigation strategies.
  • Knowledge of Azure DevOps.


We’re an equal opportunity employer committed to increasing diversity and inclusion in today’s workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Minorities, women, LGBTQ candidates, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions.

We are committed to hiring military and Veteran spouses and encourage you to identify your connection with the MSEN when reaching out to us or applying to any of our open roles.

 

Have questions or want to learn more about us? We would love to hear from you!

 

militaryfamilies@altis.com

 

 

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employment.Emploi@cfmws.com

 

 

 

About Altis Recruitment

Welcome on behalf on the Altis Recruitment team! Altis has a long-standing business relationship with the Defence community. For more than 30 years, we have been grateful to work alongside the Department of National Defence and countless military professionals. We know that family members of military personnel often make many personal sacrifices to support their loved ones. We understand that it can be difficult to pursue a career when embracing sudden changes like relocation and deployment. For some, this has meant putting a pause on career goals or professional development. We would like to provide you with everything you need for a successful and confident job search – in addition to access to job opportunities. Download the checklists our experts have created to help you be at your best from application to interview.