Job prospects Network Security Engineer in the Moncton–Richibucto Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Information systems analysts and consultants in the Moncton–Richibucto Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Cybersecurity specialists (NOC 21220) in the Moncton - Richibucto region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• Cybersecurity specialists are employed in information technology consulting firms, information technology research and development firms, and information technology units throughout the private and public sectors.
• Increasing reliance on technology (including remote work) has led to more attempted network breaches on behalf of cyber criminals, leading to work for cybersecurity specialists in this area. Cloud and artificial intelligence security are also broadening the scope of work.
• It is important for cybersecurity specialists to maintain up-to-date knowledge on emerging systems, technologies and regulations.

Here are some key facts about Cybersecurity specialists in the Moncton - Richibucto region:

• Approximately 60 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Cybersecurity specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 43%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 37%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 20%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology