Job Title : Security Consultant - SA&A Specialist

Location : Remote (with occasional onsite meetings in Ottawa)

Duration : One-year contract

Clearance : Secret Security Clearance required

Job Description :

Our client, a Federal Government agency, is seeking a Security Consultant with expertise in Security Assessment and Authorization (SA&A) for a one-year contract.

The consultant will primarily work remotely, with occasional onsite meetings in Ottawa.

Responsibilities :

• Collaborate with the Director Enterprise Application Architecture (DEAAS) to create and update security and accreditation (S&A) documentation.
• Assist in the enhancement of the Robotic Process Automation (RPA) system by providing specialized documentation support.
• Conduct SA&A assessments and present recommendations in written reports to Senior Management.
• Develop Security Categorization Assessment Reports (SCAR), Security Concept of Operations, Security Requirements Traceability Matrix (SRTM), and design / implementation evidence supporting allocated security controls.
• Ensure compliance with ITSG-33 guidelines and NIST Cybersecurity frameworks.

Requirements :

• Post-secondary education from a Canadian institution. If education is from outside Canada, evaluation must be completed.
• Valid CISSP certification.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the last 7 years within the National Defence or National Intelligence domain.
• Experience conducting SA&A assessments and presenting recommendations to Senior Management.
• Proficiency in developing security documentation such as SCAR, Security Concept of Operations, SRTM, and design / implementation evidence.
• Strong knowledge of ITSG-33 guidelines and NIST Cybersecurity frameworks.

Additional Skills (Preferred) :

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote team environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience working with Federal Government clients is a plus.

If you meet the requirements and are looking to contribute to a critical project within the Federal Government, we encourage you to apply.