Status: Regular Full Time
Working Conditions: Hybrid
Education Level: 4 years of University in an appropriate field such as computer science or Software Engineering plus 1 year of further concentrated study in cybersecurity programs
Base Location: Oshawa, ON
Shifts(s): Days
Travel: 10%
Deadline to Apply: December 9, 2025
Salary Range: $1,704.68 - $2,924.93 Per Week
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JOB OVERVIEW
Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for a dynamic, strategic and results-driven professional to join our team in the role of Cyber Security Specialist.
Reporting to the Manager, Cyber Security IT/OT, this position is responsible to lead and continuously improve the end-to-end vulnerability management program including scanning, prioritization, remediation coordination, reporting, and process optimization by leveraging tools like Qualys, Rapid 7, and Service Hub, integrating threat intelligence, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure comprehensive risk mitigation and alignment with organizational objectives and compliance requirements.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Lead the configuration and management of Qualys VMDR for internal and external vulnerability scans, including deployment and maintenance of scanner appliances.
- Design and optimize scanning strategies by creating advanced scan profiles, option profiles, and authentication records in Qualys.
- Oversee Qualys Web Application Scanning (WAS), including authentication setup, advanced scan options, and OWASP Top 10 compliance assessments.
- Implement and govern Qualys EASM for continuous discovery and monitoring of internet-facing assets, ensuring integration with VMDR workflows.
- Develop and present executive-level dashboards and reports on vulnerability posture, remediation progress, backlog aging, and SLA compliance.
- Administer and optimize Qualys platform and enterprise integrations (Service Hub, SIEM, CMDB), ensuring accurate data flow and automated workflows.
- Drive automation and efficiency through scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash) for scanning, reporting, and vulnerability lifecycle management.
- Act as a subject matter expert, providing guidance during audits, risk assessments, and incident response, and communicating risk context to senior leadership.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 4 years Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, plus advanced cybersecurity specialization.
- 6+ years of progressive experience in vulnerability management operations, with at least 3+ years in a lead or senior role focused on Qualys configuration and enterprise integrations.
- Proven ability to architect and manage Qualys VMDR, WAS, and EASM solutions end-to-end, including scanner deployment, authentication, and advanced configuration.
- Expertise in vulnerability assessment methodologies, CVSS scoring, risk analysis, and remediation best practices across large-scale IT environments.
- Demonstrated experience integrating threat intelligence feeds to drive vulnerability prioritization and incident response strategies.
- Strong background in workflow automation, dashboard development, and reporting for vulnerability tracking and SLA compliance.
- Exceptional leadership, collaboration, and communication skills, with experience presenting security metrics and risk posture updates to executive stakeholders.
- Solid understanding of enterprise vulnerability management, remediation processes, and threat intelligence, with hands-on experience managing Qualys and ServiceNow in complex corporate environments.
Ontario Power Generation
700 University Ave
Toronto
Ontario Canada
www.opg.com
