Cyber Security Risk Analyst

NES Fircroft is a leading global technical recruitment company providing professional contract and permanent staff to a diverse worldwide client base within the oil & gas industry.
Job Title: Cybersecurity Risk Analyst
Location: Calgary, AB (Open to remote for the perfect candidate)
Length: Contracted to Dec 15, 2026
Rotation: Mon-Fri, 8 hours per day

Description:
The Cybersecurity Risk Analyst will support the Governance, Risk, Compliance & Resilience function by managing cybersecurity risk assessments and reporting activities across corporate IT, industrial control systems (ICS), and third-party environments. This role is responsible for identifying, assessing, and communicating cybersecurity risks and supporting compliance with established policies and standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform cybersecurity risk assessments using established frameworks and processes
• Facilitate business impact assessments to support risk evaluations
• Communicate cybersecurity risks to business owners and stakeholders
• Report on cybersecurity risks and manage risk lifecycle activities
• Support development, implementation, and automation of risk management tools and processes
• Identify and analyze business and technology risks
• Recommend appropriate risk mitigation controls
• Maintain accurate risk information within the cybersecurity risk register
• Conduct research on cybersecurity controls, standards, threats, and vulnerabilities
• Provide cybersecurity risk support to enterprise projects
• Collaborate with internal security, IT, and business teams
• Perform additional duties as required

Qualifications & Experience
Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or technical diploma in Computer Science, Information Security, Computer Engineering, or related discipline
• 4+ years of experience in Cybersecurity, Risk Management, or related field
• Strong understanding of business processes, cybersecurity controls, and standards such as NIST CSF, NIST SP 800-53, and ISO/IEC 27001/27002

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of network architectures (on-premise, cloud, hybrid)
• Familiarity with firewalls, routers, switches, VPNs, and network segmentation
• Experience managing cybersecurity risk within a large enterprise environment
• Knowledge of current IT security trends, risks, and solutions
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISA)
• ICS/SCADA experience
• Experience within the energy industry
• Strong communication skills with ability to present to technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results

Apply here or send your resume to trevor.parlee@nesfircroft.com

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.