Cybersecurity Specialist

• Location: Vancouver , British Columbia
• Type: Contract
• Job #13356

MatchBox Consulting Group is urgently searching for a Cybersecurity Specialist for a 6- month contract role (37.5 hours per week) for our BC based public sector client. This is a fully remote position anywhere across Canada.

QUALIFICATIONS
 

• Post-secondary degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 10+ years of relevant experience, including leadership roles in Security Operations or Cyber
• Incident Response.
• Proven experience managing a Security Operations Center (SOC) or equivalent team.
• Strong background in cyber security operations, including threat detection, incident response, and
• vulnerability management.
• Demonstrated experience with Agile methodologies and tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to build and maintain trust-based relationships across technical and non-technical teams. 

PREFERRED SKILLS
 

• Experience with SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and threat intelligence platforms.
• Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK, NIST CSF, or other security frameworks.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO).
• Experience leading security tool evaluations and implementations.
• Experience with defining or tracking security operations metrics or KPIs.
• Strong organizational and planning skills with a track record of delivering results in a fast-paced
• environment.
• Ability to mentor and coach team members and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

SERVICES
 

• Serve as the Incident Manager for cyber security incidents, including participation in crisis management processes during major incidents.
• Develop, maintain, and coordinate incident response processes and playbooks using team managed technologies and capabilities.
• Lead and facilitate Agile ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, reviews) for the SecOps team.
• Manage the relationship with the Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP), ensuring SLAs and performance metrics are met.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, vendors, and cross-functional teams to drive security initiatives and resolve blockers.
• Prioritize and manage the product backlog, write user stories, and ensure clear communication of goals and deliverables.
• Provide regular updates to executive sponsors, directors, and other stakeholders on team progress and incident trends.
• Support the planning, evaluation, and implementation of security tools and technologies.

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About MatchBox

Headquartered in downtown Vancouver and serving clients nationally, MatchBox is one of the leading recruitment and solutions firms that specializes in the fields of IT & Technology, Engineering & Technical, Real Estate & Construction, and Accounting & Finance. We offer unrivaled expertise with our team's extensive experience in the recruitment and professional services industry. We are dedicated to building great connections and creating strong opportunities within the workforce and the labor market.

Equal Opportunities

MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Work Permits

Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

Further Consideration

We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.

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