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21220 - Cybersecurity Specialists

Broad Occupation Category

2 - Natural and applied sciences and related occupations.

TEER

1 - Occupations usually require a university degree.

Major Group

21 - Professional occupations in natural and applied sciences.

Sub-major Group

212 - Professional occupations in applied sciences (except engineering).

Minor Group

2122 - Computer and information systems professionals.

Main Duties

Cybersecurity Specialists perform some or all of the following duties:

  • Assess physical and technical risks to systems and data
  • Implement encryption and key-management protocols
  • Monitor system access and credentials
  • Install and operate threat-detection tools
  • Detect and respond to cyber-attacks
  • Execute incident-response plans
  • Document security policies and emergency procedures

Employment Requirements

These are the typical employment requirements and benefits associated with this occupation in Canada:

  • A bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, information systems, or engineering is usually required.
  • A college diploma in IT or network administration may be accepted in some cases.
  • Vendor-specific security certifications or training are often preferred by employers.
  • Hands-on experience with monitoring tools, encryption, and incident response is usually required.
  • Many employers offer health benefits, pension contributions, paid leave, training support, and professional development opportunities.

Cybersecurity Specialists Salary Prospects

Community/AreaCanada
Low ($/hour)25.00
Median ($/hour)42.16
High ($/hour)61.54
Community/AreaAlberta
Low ($/hour)27.88
Median ($/hour)47.96
High ($/hour)67.31
Community/AreaBritish Columbia
Low ($/hour)24.00
Median ($/hour)40.87
High ($/hour)62.50
Community/AreaManitoba
Low ($/hour)28.46
Median ($/hour)41.03
High ($/hour)55.29
Community/AreaNew Brunswick
Low ($/hour)25.64
Median ($/hour)36.06
High ($/hour)53.33
Community/AreaNewfoundland and Labrador
Low ($/hour)24.52
Median ($/hour)38.46
High ($/hour)56.41
Community/AreaNova Scotia
Low ($/hour)21.63
Median ($/hour)38.46
High ($/hour)56.41
Community/AreaOntario
Low ($/hour)24.04
Median ($/hour)41.03
High ($/hour)61.54
Community/AreaPrince Edward Island
Low ($/hour)16.50
Median ($/hour)33.04
High ($/hour)47.69
Community/AreaQuebec
Low ($/hour)27.18
Median ($/hour)43.96
High ($/hour)60.25
Community/AreaSaskatchewan
Low ($/hour)28.31
Median ($/hour)41.21
High ($/hour)60.00
Community/AreaYukon
Low ($/hour)28.00
Median ($/hour)48.06
High ($/hour)62.48
Community/AreaNunavut
Low ($/hour)36.20
Median ($/hour)53.38
High ($/hour)65.50

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