Security Specialist - Threat Risk Assessment

Russell Tobin • Full-time • Toronto, ON, CA • C$ 99 / hour • 21h ago

Job Title: Security Specialist - Threat Risk Assessment
Location: Toronto, ON
Duration: 11+ Months
Client: Public Sector
Pay Rate: $90/hr - $95/hr (CAD)

Job Description
We are seeking a Security Specialist with strong expertise in Threat Risk Assessment (TRA) to evaluate and mitigate security risks across enterprise systems.
Key Responsibilities:

Conduct threat and risk assessments, identifying vulnerabilities and recommending mitigation strategies
Design and implement security controls across network, application, and system environments
Define and assess security architecture requirements for IT projects
Perform security reviews, audits, and incident-based reassessments
Develop risk assessment reports and provide security-by-design recommendations
Ensure compliance with industry standards (NIST, ISO) and government security policies
Facilitate workshops and collaborate with stakeholders on security risks and controls

Required Skills:

Strong experience in TRA/HTRA methodologies and cybersecurity frameworks
Expertise in security architecture, risk analysis, and vulnerability assessment
Knowledge of encryption, access controls, firewalls, authentication, and security tools
Experience with enterprise security in complex, distributed environments
Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Public sector / Ontario government experience
Knowledge of FIPPA and related compliance standards
Experience in disaster recovery, penetration testing, and security audits.

If this opportunity matches your experience and career goals, please share your most updated resume for consideration.

As a certified minority-owned business, Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.

Russell Tobin is a leading minority-owned professional and technical recruitment and staffing advisory organization. We are comprised of specialized practices focusing on a variety of skill sets and industries. Having a depth and breadth of industry expertise, our subject matter experts are able to provide tailored and swift sourcing solutions to fulfill client hiring needs. In other words, we connect top talent with companies. We are the staffing arm of the Pride Global network, a minority-owned integrated human capital solutions firm, with additional offerings in vendor management, payroll programs, and business process optimization.

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