Senior Secret cleared Security Specialist (SA&A) to assess system security measures and develop plans to address deficiencies

S.i. Systems
Ottawa
$75.6K-$95.7K a year (estimated)
Full-time

Our public sector client needs a Secret-cleared Security Specialist to evaluate system security and create plans to address risks identified in the Security Assessment and Authorization (SA&A) document.

We are seeking a skilled Security Assessment and Authorization (SA&A) Practitioner to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in collecting and assessing security evidence for public cloud platforms, ensuring compliance with Government of Canada (GoC) security processes ( ITSG-33 ), and improving cloud security posture.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Gather and assess evidence for security assessments and authorizations of public cloud platforms such as Azure, Microsoft , PowerPlatform, and Azure DevOps.
  • Evaluate collected evidence against security best practices for tools like Sentinel , Microsoft Defender for Cloud , and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint .
  • Develop recommendations to enhance the client’s cloud security posture and ensure compliance with ITSG-33 and GoC Cloud Guardrail controls .
  • Develop a detailed Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) for the Security Sub-Project, consisting of over activities, to integrate into the overarching MSFT Cloud Migration Project Schedule.
  • Develop and maintain a Plan of Action & Milestones (PoAM), Risk Register, and Authority to Operate (AtO)

Qualifications :

  • Proven experience in security assessment and authorization processes, specifically with public cloud platforms.
  • Deep understanding of ITSG-33 and GoC Cloud Guardrail controls.
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent documentation and project management skills.
  • Familiarity with security tools such as Sentinel, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.

Certifications :

  • Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
  • Microsoft Certified : Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-)
  • Microsoft Certified : Azure Cybersecurity Architect (SC-)
  • Microsoft Certified : Cybersecurity Architect Expert
  • 30+ days ago
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