Security Specialist

Global Technical Talent, an Inc. 5000 Company • Contract • Toronto, ON, CA • 1w ago

Security Specialist V (Security Metrics & Reporting Analyst)Alternate Job Titles:

Cybersecurity Reporting Analyst
Security Metrics Operations Analyst
Cyber Risk Reporting Analyst
Information Security BI Analyst
IT Risk & Security Reporting Specialist

Location & Work ModelToronto, Ontario
Hybrid - 2 days onsite, 3 days remote (may increase to 4 onsite days based on business needs)
Address: 310-320 Front Street West Corporate, Toronto, ONContract DetailsPosition Type: Contract
Contract Duration: 8 Months
Start: As Soon As Possible
Pay Rate: C$90 - C$100 per hour
Schedule: Monday-Friday, Core Business Hours (37.5 hours/week)
Overtime: No
Travel: NoExtension and conversion possible based on business needs and performance.About the OpportunityWe are seeking a Security Metrics & Reporting Analyst to support project initiatives within Global Security & Defence. This role focuses on enhancing and sustaining the cybersecurity metrics reporting framework across GRC and security domains.You will work within a 10-person collaborative team environment and support high-visibility reporting delivered to leadership stakeholders across the organization.Role OverviewThe Security Metrics & Reporting Analyst is responsible for the execution and maintenance of KRIs, KPIs, and operational cybersecurity performance measures. This role ensures metrics are refreshed on schedule, validated for data quality, and delivered through dashboards and structured reporting packages.This is a business-as-usual (BAU) reporting operations role, focused on data hygiene, dashboard management, reporting production, and issue resolution.Approximately 25% of time will be spent in meetings with internal stakeholders.Key ResponsibilitiesMetrics Execution & Refresh Cycles

Execute recurring metric refresh processes (weekly, monthly, quarterly)
Maintain reporting calendars and track metric owner submissions
Monitor dependencies, exceptions, and completion status
Ensure on-time delivery of reporting cycles

Reporting & Dashboard Maintenance

Maintain dashboards in tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Qlik
Validate scheduled refreshes and visual formatting consistency
Update drill-downs, annotations, and dashboard enhancements
Produce executive scorecards, operational reviews, and risk reports

Data Quality & Validation

Perform data integrity checks including:
- Month-over-month variance analysis
- Missing or delayed data identification
- Formula and filter validation
Document issues and coordinate resolution with data owners
Maintain metric definitions and source system documentation

Metric Change & Governance Support

Support definition updates and threshold changes
Track change requests through governance review processes
Assist with dashboard enhancements and ORM challenge requirements

Operational & Stakeholder Support

Serve as a point of contact for reporting clarification
Support executive talking points and reporting narratives
Assist with audit evidence and metric control documentation

Required QualificationsRequired Experience

5+ years of experience in reporting, analytics, cybersecurity support, IT risk, compliance, or operations
Proficiency with:
- Excel (intermediate-advanced)
- PowerPoint (executive-ready reporting packages)
- At least one dashboarding tool (Power BI, Tableau, or Qlik)

Soft Skills

Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences
Ability to manage recurring deadlines and structured deliverables
Strong attention to detail and anomaly detection skills
Organized, process-oriented, and quality-focused mindset

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with cybersecurity domains such as:
- SOC / incident response metrics
- Vulnerability management metrics
- IAM metrics (joiner/mover/leaver, access recertification, PAM coverage)
- Security awareness or phishing metrics
Experience with ServiceNow, Archer, Splunk, Sentinel, Tenable, or Qualys
Knowledge of frameworks such as NIST CSF or ISO 27001
Prior banking or financial services experience

EducationPost-secondary education is a plus; relevant professional experience is prioritized.Performance MeasurementPerformance will be measured based on:

On-time metric refresh and reporting delivery
Reduction in data quality issues
Stakeholder satisfaction and reporting trust
Documented and repeatable BAU reporting procedures

BenefitsMedical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
401k Retirement FundAbout The CompanyTop 10 bank in Canada and North America offering comprehensive financial solutions. Providing retail, commercial, wealth management, and wholesale banking services, we help clients thrive in today's evolving market.About GTTGTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. As a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, financial services, and technology companies, along with some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies across the US and Canada. We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity!Job Number: 26-01541#gttca #ZRCA