Security Assessments and Authorization

2 weeks ago


Ottawa, Canada Maplesoft Group Full time

Maplesoft Group is currently seeking a Security Assessments and Authorization - 50/50 onsite for our private sector client.

The following responsibilities are associated with the “Statement of Work” but are not

limited to:
Primary Responsibilities

The key duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
a) Define and lead the implementation of an enterprise-wide strategy focused on the reduction of technology risk

b) Develop and maintain Cyber policies, standards, processes, and procedures

c) Review and mature existing Security Assessment and Authorization process

d) Conduct Government of Canada (GOC) security assessments (as an assessor) using the Security Assessments and Authorization (SA&A) process and draft Security Assessments Reports outlining the critical risks and recommending remediation to senior management

e) Develop and maintain a Cyber Risk register including critical assets, vulnerabilities and threats

f) Perform threat modeling exercises on a regular and ad-hoc basis to identify existing and new emerging threats relevant to CDIC

g) Develop and maintain Cyber policies, standards, processes, and procedures

h) Develop Cyber communication plans and content on security awareness and best practices

i) Work with information Technology (IT), business, internal and external audit teams to perform security and compliance assessments on new and existing systems, processes, and technologies

j) Participate in disaster recovery and business continuity planning and testing

k) Lead efforts to achieve compliance with various frameworks and regulations by consulting and working with the relevant IT and business staff and control owners

l) Perform periodic gap assessments to validate compliance on an ongoing basis to ensure that proper controls are in place and risks are appropriately mitigated.

Additional Resource Requirements:
The Proposed Assigned Persons (Resources) should have the following requirements, at a minimum:
a) Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Cyber Security, or a related field and/or ten (10) years equivalent work experience

b) Three (3+) years of relevant experience in the IT risk, security, compliance or audit field

c) Certification in one or more of the following: CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional); CRISC (Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control)

d) Valid Reliability level security clearance

The following are considered and asset:
a) Extensive hands-on experience in IT security architecture (on prem and Azure Cloud Infrastructure)

c) Extensive experience in GOC ITSG-33, ITSG-22, PBMM (Protected B with Medium Integrity and Medium Availability) guidance and controls

d) Experience in conducting GOC Security Assessments (as an assessor) using the SA&A process and drafting Security Assessments Reports outlining the critical risks and recommending remediation to senior Management

e) Specialization in IT Security, Forensics, IT Management

f) Certification in one or more of the following: CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker); CCSE (Check Point Certified Expert); CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional); Azure Security Engineer Associate; Microsoft 365 Security Administrator Associate; GWEB (GIAC Web Application Defender); CSSLP (Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional)

g) Secret level clearance

Maplesoft Group prides itself on its distinct corporate culture and recognizes that success is a direct reflection of our most valuable asset - our people. Therefore, attitude and ambition are key personality traits we seek out, along with skill and aptitude, in potential employees.

All employment decisions are made based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.



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