Senior Cybersecurity Project Manager
Location: Ottawa, hybrid
Language: English – strong written and spoken communication required
Duration: Contract – Mar 20, 2026 to Mar 19, 2027 (1-year extension possible)
Background Check Requirement: Employment verification and Reliability Level Personnel Security Screening required
About the Opportunity
Are you ready to lead high-impact cybersecurity initiatives that protect critical technology and data? In this role, you’ll manage Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Security Operations workstreams within a dynamic public sector environment. You’ll coordinate across multiple stakeholder groups, including internal teams and external technology partners, ensuring projects are delivered on time and to the highest standard.
You’ll work in a collaborative, evolving organization that values attention to detail and execution. Your efforts will directly support technology, operations, compliance, and security objectives, helping the organization strengthen its cybersecurity posture while engaging in meaningful work that impacts people and processes across the enterprise.
What’s in it for You
You’ll join a workplace that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. The contract offers exposure to large-scale cybersecurity programs, hybrid project delivery models, and the opportunity to work with diverse teams and third-party vendors. You’ll gain mentorship, develop leadership experience, and play a critical role in shaping secure and resilient technology solutions.
Your Responsibilities
You’ll lead and deliver cybersecurity projects across IAM and Security Operations, ensuring alignment with program goals.
In this role, you’ll manage project plans, schedules, milestones, and dependencies while maintaining integration with program documentation.
You’ll monitor project progress, assess risks, implement mitigation plans, and manage change requests to protect scope, budget, and timelines.
You’ll work closely with third-party vendors and managed service providers to ensure accountability and quality.
You’ll maintain high-quality project documentation and reporting in line with governance standards.
Skills and Qualifications
5+ years of project management experience in cybersecurity, including IAM, SOC/SIEM, EPP/EDR, or CSM/KMS
PMP certification with 10+ years’ experience leading projects
Current cybersecurity certification (CISSP, CISM, or equivalent)
Strong experience delivering projects using Hybrid or Agile methodologies
Exceptional planning, risk management, and attention to detail
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Why Partner with Altis
If you’ve never worked with a staffing agency before, we make it easy. We work with top employers across Canada who have great jobs to fill, each vetted and verified by our team. When you apply for a job with Altis, we get to know you as a candidate and learn what your strengths are. Then, if you’re a solid match, we handle all the logistics, advocating for you as a candidate for the role, providing access to coaching and connecting you directly with the hiring manager. And rest assured, all our services are free of cost for candidates.
We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.
