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KPMG

Consultant, Cybersecurity

Calgary, AB · On-site

Our Calgary team is looking for a highly motivated Cyber Security professional at the Consultant/ Senior Consultant level to join our team! As a member of KPMG Canada's cross-functional Cyber team ...

KPMG

Manager/Senior Manager, Cybersecurity

Calgary, AB · On-site

Our Calgary team is looking for highly motivated Cyber Security professionals at the Manager/Senior Manager level to join our team! As a member of KPMG Canada's cross-functional Cyber team, you will ...

PwC

Manager Cyber Cloud Security and AI

Calgary, AB · Hybrid

CA$116K - CA$166K/yr

Lead and mentor a team of cybersecurity professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create awareness of ...

Enerflex Ltd.

Manager, IT Security

Calgary, AB · On-site +1

Experience leading cybersecurity professionals, technical teams, or security service providers while remaining engaged in technical decision-making. * Strong experience in incident response, threat ...

Integrity360

L3 SOC Analyst - Calgary

Calgary, AB · On-site

With over 780 employees, including more than 585 dedicated cybersecurity professionals, Integrity360 delivers a full suite of professional, support, and managed security services. These span the ...

Softchoice

Architect, Professional Services

Calgary, AB · On-site

CA$120K - CA$151K/yr

As a SharePoint Architect within the Professional Services organization, you will have the ... Cybersecurity Architect (SC-100) * Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300)

Graham

Security Professional - Buildings

Edmonton, AB · Remote

... cybersecurity standards. * Proven experience leading security programs on large infrastructure ... Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) * Certified Information Security ...

Centric Software

Cybersecurity will remain a strategic business function under your leadership. You'll oversee ... Master's degree or MBA. * Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CCSP, or similar.

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How much do cyber security professional jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for cyber security professional in Alberta is $97,077.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $37,500.00 and $133,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a cyber security professional do?

A Cyber Security Professional is responsible for protecting an organization’s computer systems, networks, and data from cyber threats such as hacking, viruses, and data breaches. Their duties include monitoring systems for suspicious activity, implementing security measures, responding to incidents, and educating staff about best practices. They work to ensure that sensitive information remains confidential, available, and intact. These professionals may specialize in areas like network security, application security, or incident response. Their work is essential for maintaining the trust and safety of digital operations in any organization.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a cyber security professional, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Cyber Security Professional, you need a solid understanding of information security principles, risk assessment, network protocols, and typically a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with security tools like firewalls, intrusion detection systems, SIEM platforms, and certifications such as CISSP or CEH are highly valued. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help professionals identify threats and convey risks to stakeholders. These skills are vital for protecting organizations from cyber threats, ensuring compliance, and maintaining the integrity of digital assets.

What are some common challenges faced by cyber security professionals in keeping up with evolving threats?

Cyber Security Professionals often encounter the challenge of staying current with rapidly evolving cyber threats and technologies. New vulnerabilities and attack methods emerge frequently, requiring continuous learning and adaptation. Professionals must prioritize ongoing training, attend industry conferences, and collaborate with peers to share threat intelligence. Additionally, balancing proactive security measures with day-to-day incident response responsibilities can be demanding. Effective teamwork and communication with IT and management are essential to address these challenges successfully.

What is the difference between Cyber Security Professional vs Network Security Analyst?

AspectCyber Security ProfessionalNetwork Security Analyst
CertificationsCompTIA Security+, CISSP, CEHCompTIA Security+, Cisco CCNA Security
Work EnvironmentOrganizations' security teams, consulting firmsIT departments, network operations centers
ResponsibilitiesProtecting overall cybersecurity infrastructure, incident responseMonitoring, analyzing, and securing network traffic

While both roles focus on cybersecurity, a Cyber Security Professional has a broader scope, handling overall security strategies and incident response, whereas a Network Security Analyst specializes in securing and monitoring network traffic. Both roles often require similar certifications and work in related environments, but their specific duties differ based on focus area.

What careers can you do with cyber security professional?

A cybersecurity professional can pursue careers such as security analyst, security engineer, penetration tester, security architect, or incident responder. These roles involve protecting computer systems, networks, and data from cyber threats, often requiring knowledge of security tools, protocols, and certifications like CISSP or CEH.

What are the most commonly searched types of Cyber Security jobs in Alberta?

The most popular types of Cyber Security jobs in Alberta are:

What cities in Alberta are hiring for Cyber Security Professional jobs?

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Infographic showing various Cyber Security Professional job openings in Alberta as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 22% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $97,077 per year, or $46.7 per hour.

Consultant, Cybersecurity

KPMG

Calgary, AB • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 23 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Participate in the full delivery of cyber security transformation engagements for multiple clients.

  • Consult with clients to gather requirements, understand challenges, and propose practical, cost-effective cybersecurity solutions.

  • Engage in the design and implementation of security strategies and solutions, including hands-on technical work.

Job description

Overview

At KPMG in Canada, our people bring their unique perspectives to Canada’s most important challenges. Here, you can build momentum that reaches beyond our business, develop skills for the future, and take ownership of your career with support at every stage. Join a firm where your career can make a difference.

Our Calgary team is looking for a highly motivated Cyber Security professional at the Consultant/ Senior Consultant level to join our team! As a member of KPMG Canada’s cross-functional Cyber team, you will be dedicated to enabling our clients' cyber transformation journey through service delivery leadership, advisory, and support.

KPMG’s Cyber team has received tremendous investment and has been identified as a transformational part of the firm to deliver growth over the next five years. This is an excellent opportunity for those that are looking to stay ahead of the curve and work in a firm with unparalleled career progression opportunities. 


What you will do

As a Consultant/Senior Consultant, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers with extensive consulting and industry experience, helping our clients solve their complex business issues from strategy to execution.

Specific responsibilities include a combination of: 

  • Actively participate in the full delivery of various cyber security transformation engagements serving multiple clients across different industries
  • Consult to gather requirements and understand our clients’ key challenges and work with senior team members to advise/ propose practical and cost-effective solutions to remedy or solve our clients’ cybersecurity challenges, and effectively manage risk across multiple layers of the technology architecture stack
  • Hands-on participation in the digital and technical aspects of a broad range of engagements including design and implementation of security strategies and solutions. Work alongside seasoned subject matter experts to build your knowledge and expertise
  • Coordinate expectations between internal team members and external stakeholders to contribute to the successful delivery of the project
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, existing clients, and prospective client organizations
  • Engage in and contribute to the innovation, growth and enhancement of KPMG Cyber services
  • Participate in relevant community events that align to personal interests and provide the opportunity for you to build your professional brand.

What you bring to the role
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Cybersecurity, a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
  • 2-4 years of experience identifying and managing technology challenges and risks, and executing risk mitigation plans and solutions
  • Experience in defining and/or implementing security controls across multiple layers of the technology architecture including on-prem and cloud-based environments, including operating systems, firewalls, network devices, databases, and applications etc.
  • Experience evaluating, administering or deploying technologies such as EDR, MFA, IDS/IPS, Directory Services, DLP, Identity & Access Management, or Application Firewalls
  • Knowledge or experience with cloud native security tools for IaaS, PaaS
  • Ability to interpret and apply requirements of appropriate standards (e.g. NIST CSF, ISO, CSA, CIS
  • Post-secondary education in a related discipline
  • Ability to lead cyber security projects, meet deadlines and manage stakeholder expectations.
  • Strong collaborative qualities when working in a team and desire to develop into a subject matter expert in each cybersecurity field
  • Clear, articulate, and confident written and verbal communication skills. Experience delivering reports and presentations, papers and articles is a plus
  • Working knowledge of various cloud services such as Azure, AWS, ServiceNow or Google Cloud Services, and/or technical cloud certifications such as Azure Fundamentals, Azure Security Engineer, AWS Technical Essentials or equivalent
  • Professional certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK), or equivalent
  • Understanding of the OSI model and networking protocols (example: TCP/IP)
  • Experience with NIST CSF, ISO 27K, CIS, CSA, or SysTrust
  • Good understanding of IT technologies and practices (DevSecOps, CI/CD)

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best


Our Values, The KPMG Way

Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters

KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.

AI Usage

Weembrace the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment processes. AI tools may help with organizing applications or surfacing relevant qualifications. However, no hiring decisions are made using AI. Every hiring decision is made by our hiring managers and recruitment professionals, who are equipped with training that empowers them to use these tools responsibly. AI technologies used in our recruitment process undergo detailed risk assessments, including security and privacy requirements, that align with KPMG’s Trusted AI framework.

We believe technology should empower human judgment, not replace it. It’s one of the many ways we’re delivering on our vision of being a technology-first, people-driven firm.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Cybersecurity, a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
  • 2-4 years of experience identifying and managing technology challenges and risks, and executing risk mitigation plans and solutions
  • Experience in defining and/or implementing security controls across multiple layers of the technology architecture including on-prem and cloud-based environments, including operating systems, firewalls, network devices, databases, and applications etc.
  • Experience evaluating, administering or deploying technologies such as EDR, MFA, IDS/IPS, Directory Services, DLP, Identity & Access Management, or Application Firewalls
  • Knowledge or experience with cloud native security tools for IaaS, PaaS
  • Ability to interpret and apply requirements of appropriate standards (e.g. NIST CSF, ISO, CSA, CIS
  • Post-secondary education in a related discipline
  • Ability to lead cyber security projects, meet deadlines and manage stakeholder expectations.
  • Strong collaborative qualities when working in a team and desire to develop into a subject matter expert in each cybersecurity field
  • Clear, articulate, and confident written and verbal communication skills. Experience delivering reports and presentations, papers and articles is a plus
  • Working knowledge of various cloud services such as Azure, AWS, ServiceNow or Google Cloud Services, and/or technical cloud certifications such as Azure Fundamentals, Azure Security Engineer, AWS Technical Essentials or equivalent
  • Professional certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK), or equivalent
  • Understanding of the OSI model and networking protocols (example: TCP/IP)
  • Experience with NIST CSF, ISO 27K, CIS, CSA, or SysTrust
  • Good understanding of IT technologies and practices (DevSecOps, CI/CD)

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best

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