Cyber Analytics Specialist

Job Description

<p>Our client in the public sector is seeking a contract based Cyber Analytics Specialist </p><p>This role is responsible for designing automated workflows, building resilient data pipelines, and developing dashboards that deliver clear, actionable insights for executive and operational decision-making.</p><p><br></p><p>Location: 3d/week Toronto</p><p>Duration: 6 months + 6 month ext</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain and optimize AWS data pipelines (S3, Glue, Lambda, Redshift, Step Functions) for cyber security reporting.</li><li>Automate data ingestion, transformation, and quality checks; resolve pipeline and ingestion issues.</li><li>Perform data cleaning, validation, version control, and support flat-file operations.</li><li>Design, update, and troubleshoot Tableau dashboards; manage user access and support future EntraID SSO integration.</li><li>Develop scripts, reusable ETL components, and API integrations to streamline workflows and automate data exchanges.</li><li>Enhance legacy workflows using Python, JavaScript, VBA, or other scripting tools.</li><li>Configure and maintain JIRA workflows, dashboards, permissions, and automations.</li><li>Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to ensure reliable reporting, data integrity, and operational continuity.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce manual effort, and strengthen automation across systems.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>AWS Expertise:</strong> Hands-on experience with S3, Glue, Lambda, Redshift, Step Functions, and managing production data pipelines.</li><li><strong>Data Engineering Skills:</strong> Strong ETL/ELT development background, SQL proficiency, and experience with data transformation, validation, and automation.</li><li><strong>Tableau Knowledge:</strong> Ability to design, maintain, and troubleshoot Tableau dashboards; familiarity with Tableau administration and user access management.</li><li><strong>Integration & Automation:</strong> Experience integrating APIs, building automation scripts, and applying best practices for workflow automation and version control (Git).</li><li><strong>Identity & Access Management:</strong> Understanding of EntraID, SSO concepts, and IAM compliance best practices.</li><li><strong>Cyber Security Metrics:</strong> Familiarity with cyber security or risk metrics used in executive and operational reporting.</li><li><strong>JIRA Administration:</strong> Experience configuring workflows, dashboards, permissions, and automations, including scripting for workflow enhancements.</li><li><strong>Scripting & Development:</strong> Proficiency with Python, JavaScript, and/or VBA; ability to extend workflows and build reusable components.</li><li><strong>Problem-Solving:</strong> Strong analytical skills to troubleshoot pipeline failures, data issues, and dashboard logic errors.</li><li><strong>Collaboration & Communication:</strong> Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, vendors, and technical stakeholders.</li><li><strong>Preferred Certification:</strong> AWS Certified Data Engineer - Associate (or equivalent).</li></ul><p></p>