Senior Cybersecurity Expert
Location: St. John’s, NL
Employment Type: Full-time/Permanent
Experience Required: 10+ years in cybersecurity

Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior Cybersecurity Expert to join our clients team in St. John’s, NL. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of hands-on experience in designing, implementing, and managing robust cybersecurity programs. You will be responsible for safeguarding our organization’s digital assets, ensuring compliance with Canadian laws and industry standards, and leading incident response efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Security Strategy & Governance: Develop and maintain cybersecurity policies aligned with Canadian regulations (PIPEDA, CASL, provincial privacy laws), ISO 27001, and NIST CSF.
• Risk Management: Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration testing to identify and mitigate security threats.
• Incident Response: Lead cybersecurity incident investigations, including forensic analysis, containment, and reporting in compliance with Canadian breach notification laws.
• Security Architecture: Design and manage secure network infrastructures, firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM solutions (e.g., Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel), and endpoint protection (EDR/XDR).
• Compliance & Audits: Ensure adherence to federal and provincial privacy laws (e.g., PIPEDA, Alberta’s PIPA, Quebec’s Law 25) and coordinate internal/external audits.
• Security Awareness: Deliver training on cybersecurity best practices, phishing prevention, and secure data handling for employees.
• Threat Intelligence: Monitor emerging cyber threats, zero-day vulnerabilities, and advanced persistent threats (APTs), adjusting defences as needed.
• Cloud Security: Secure multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) with strong IAM policies, encryption, and compliance controls.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience in cybersecurity, IT risk management, or information security.
• Expertise in network security, encryption, PKI, and secure software development.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, Sentinel), vulnerability scanners (Nessus, Qualys), and EDR solutions (CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender).
• Strong knowledge of Canadian cybersecurity laws (PIPEDA, CASL), NIST CSF, and ISO 27001.
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CIPP/C, or CCSP are highly preferred.
• Ability to lead incident response under pressure and mentor junior team members.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in government, healthcare, finance, or critical infrastructure sectors.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps and integrating security into CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of threat hunting, red team/blue team exercises, or OT/ICS security.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary with performance bonuses and RRSP matching.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Flexible work arrangements (hybrid/remote options).
• Professional development support (certification reimbursement, training programs).
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge security technologies in a collaborative environment.

How to Apply
If you are a seasoned Cybersecurity Expert looking for a challenging role in St. John’s, NL, please submit your résumé and cover letter outlining your relevant experience to info@back4good.ca