Posted 20 days ago
Senior Cyber Security Specialist
@ Robert Half
Ontario
Overview
Robert Half is hiring a Senior Cyber Security Specialist in North York, Ontario, to strengthen security operations across cloud, network, endpoint and identity environments. The role is hybrid, with 2 days onsite, and requires at least 5 years of cybersecurity experience.
Pay:
$110,000–$117,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Monitor and respond to security events using SIEM and threat detection tools
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and prioritize remediation
- Administer Microsoft security controls including Defender, Sentinel, Intune, Entra and Azure
- Configure and troubleshoot Check Point and Cisco firewall platforms
- Support incident response and recommend preventive measures
Requirements summary:
- Minimum 5 years of cybersecurity operations or incident response experience
- Strong hands-on expertise with Windows, Active Directory, Entra ID, Microsoft 365 and Azure
- Experience with firewalls, endpoint protection, vulnerability management and SIEM
- Knowledge of NIST and industry security frameworks
- Understanding of TCP/IP, HTTP and networking concepts
- Bachelor's degree in a related discipline preferred; Security+, CISSP, CISM, CEH or Azure security certifications an asset
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-18
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-19
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-19
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | IT |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Security+, CISSP, CISM, CEH |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Computer Science, Information Systems |
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🔒 At Robert Half, we prioritize your security—if you believe you've encountered a scam or fraudulent recruiter, please report it immediately to https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/fraud-alert. All Robert Half recruiters communicate using their corporate email address, ending in roberthalf.com. 👋 Welcome to Robert Half. We're the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm, connecting opportunities at great companies with highly skilled job seekers. We provide dynamic contract, temporary, and permanent placement solutions across finance, accounting, technology, marketing, creative, legal, and administrative sectors. 🏆 In the last 12 months, Robert Half has been recognized as one of America’s Most Innovative Companies by Fortune, and with Protiviti, has been named one of the Fortune® World's Most Admired Companies™ and 100 Best Companies to Work For. 🏦 Traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: RHI), we’re at the forefront of innovation in talent acquisition.
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🔒 At Robert Half, we prioritize your security—if you believe you've encountered a scam or fraudulent recruiter, please report it immediately to https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/fraud-alert. All Robert Half recruiters communicate using their corporate email address, ending in roberthalf.com. 👋 Welcome to Robert Half. We're the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm, connecting opportunities at…
| Field | Value |
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| Industry | Staffing and Recruiting |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Menlo Park, CA |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1948 |
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We are looking for a Senior Cyber Security Specialist to strengthen and advance our security operations in North York, Ontario. In this role, you will help protect enterprise systems, cloud platforms, and end-user environments by identifying risks, responding to threats, and driving practical security improvements. You will work across infrastructure, identity, endpoint, and network security while supporting compliance efforts and promoting a strong security culture throughout the organization.
This role is hybrid 2 days onsite in North York!
Responsibilities:
• Monitor, investigate, and respond to security events across cloud, network, endpoint, and identity environments using SIEM and threat detection tools.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, interpret findings, and partner with technical teams to prioritize and track remediation activities.
• Administer and enhance security controls within Microsoft technologies, including Defender, Sentinel, Intune, Entra, Microsoft 365, and Azure.
• Strengthen firewall and perimeter protections by configuring, reviewing, and troubleshooting platforms such as Check Point and Cisco security technologies.
• Support incident response efforts by analyzing suspicious activity, containing threats, documenting outcomes, and recommending preventive measures.
• Contribute to governance, risk, and compliance initiatives by helping align security practices with recognized frameworks and internal requirements.
• Promote security awareness by assisting with education programs, guidance materials, and practical recommendations for reducing user-related risk.
• Assess and improve security architecture with a focus on Zero Trust principles, network segmentation, identity protection, and endpoint resilience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in cybersecurity operations, threat detection, incident response, or related security functions.• Strong hands-on expertise with Windows environments, Active Directory, Entra ID, Microsoft 365, and Microsoft Azure.
• Demonstrated experience working with firewalls, endpoint protection platforms, vulnerability management tools, and SIEM solutions.
• Solid understanding of cyber threats, common attack methods, and industry security frameworks such as NIST.
• Strong knowledge of operating systems, networking concepts, and web protocols, including TCP/IP and HTTP.
• Ability to troubleshoot security issues across cloud, network, and endpoint environments in a structured and effective manner.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Certifications such as Security+, CISSP, CISM, CEH, or Azure security credentials would be considered an asset.
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