Business Analyst

Location: Remote (Canada-based)
Language: English, strong written and verbal communication required
Duration: 1-year contract, with potential 1-year extension
Background Check Requirement: Must be eligible to obtain Secret security clearance and have resided in Canada for a minimum of 5 years

About the Opportunity
Our client in the public sector is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to support high-impact cybersecurity and technology initiatives. This role sits at the intersection of business needs and technical delivery, helping translate complex requirements into actionable outcomes that strengthen organizational resilience.

You will collaborate closely with project managers, cyber security teams, and stakeholders across the organization to drive clarity, alignment, and successful project execution. This is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful, large-scale initiatives in a highly collaborative and purpose-driven environment.

What’s In It for You
Join a workplace that values collaboration, continuous learning, and thoughtful delivery. You will gain exposure to enterprise-level cyber security projects while working alongside experienced professionals in both Agile and traditional environments. This role offers the chance to make a tangible impact while building on your expertise in a supportive and forward-thinking setting.

Your Responsibilities
• You’ll partner with project leadership to translate business and cyber security needs into clear, actionable requirements
• You’ll lead requirements elicitation, documentation, and validation across business and technical stakeholders
• You’ll develop key analysis artifacts such as BRDs, process flows, use cases, and traceability matrices
• You’ll support Agile delivery by refining backlogs, writing user stories, and contributing to sprint activities
• You’ll assess and manage requirement changes, including impact analysis and documentation for decision-making
• You’ll act as a liaison across teams, ensuring alignment on priorities, risks, and deliverables
• You’ll contribute to testing, UAT, and transition-to-operations planning

Skills and Qualifications
• 5+ years of experience in IT and information security, including business analysis in complex environments
• Proven ability to elicit, analyze, and document both business and technical requirements
• Strong experience producing structured analysis artifacts and supporting project documentation
• Hands-on experience working in Agile, Scrum, waterfall, or hybrid delivery models
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to manage competing priorities independently

Why Partner with Altis
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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.