Security Specialist - Senior
The role involves conducting threat risk assessments and developing threat models using industry-standard frameworks. The specialist is also responsible for managing security governance and producing technical reports for leadership and stakeholders.
- Hybrid
- Toronto, ON
- Posted Aug 5, 2026
- Apply by Sep 4, 2026
- 1 position
Job summary
Security Specialist - Senior Location: 525 University Avenue, Toronto - Hybrid (upto 3 days onsite) Duration: 7 months Qualifucation: Risk Management & Assessment –5-7 years of proven experience in conducting threat risk assessments using frameworks like ISO 31000, NIST RMF, or FAIR Threat Modeling –3-5 years of practical knowledge of threat modeling techniques (e.g., STRIDE, PASTA, MITRE ATT&CK), including development of data flow diagrams and attack vectors Information Security Governance –5+ years of strong understanding of security policies, standards, and controls aligned with ISO 27001, NIST CSF, and CIS Controls Communication & Reporting – 5+ years skilled in writing technical and executive-level reports, risk registers, and presenting to stakeholders and leadership
What you’ll do
The role involves conducting threat risk assessments and developing threat models using industry-standard frameworks. The specialist is also responsible for managing security governance and producing technical reports for leadership and stakeholders.
Requirements
Candidates need 5-7 years of experience in risk management and 3-5 years in threat modeling. Proficiency in security policies aligned with ISO 27001, NIST CSF, and CIS Controls is required.
Other relevant skills
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- Risk Management & Assessment
- Threat Modeling
- Information Security Governance
- Technical Reporting
- ISO 31000
- NIST RMF
- FAIR
- STRIDE
- PASTA
- MITRE ATT&CK
- ISO 27001
- NIST CSF
- CIS Controls
- Data Flow Diagrams
- Attack Vectors
- Stakeholder Management
Job areas
- Security & Safety
- Technology
- Software
- Consulting
- Data & Analytics
Additional details
- Minimum experience
- 5+ years
- Apply by
- Sep 4, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Office presence
- 3 days per week
- Seniority
- Mid-Senior level
- Application method
- Direct apply is available
