Senior IT Security Engineer

Our public sector client is seeking a Secret cleared Senior IT Security Engineer to conduct an independent Cybersecurity Posture Audit using Government of Canada cybersecurity policies and standards. The resource will be responsible for driving an independent Cybersecurity Posture Audit with visibility to management and executive stakeholders within a Government of Canada environment. The scope includes stakeholder interviews, evidence gathering, and assessment of cybersecurity capabilities and controls against policies and standards such as ITSG-33, ITSP.10.03X, ITSAP.80.086, and ITSM.10.089. The engagement culminates in draft and final audit reports with documented findings, risk ratings, and recommendations, delivered remotely across Canada.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct stakeholder interviews and evidence-gathering activities to support the Cybersecurity Posture Audit
• Assess cybersecurity governance and risk management capabilities, controls, processes, and practices
• Assess Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Privileged Access Management controls and practices
• Assess security monitoring, logging, and detection capabilities, and security incident management and response
• Conduct the assessment using Government of Canada cybersecurity policies, standards, directives, and guidance (ITSG-33, ITSP.10.03X, ITSAP.80.086, ITSM.10.089)
• Identify risks, vulnerabilities, control deficiencies, and opportunities for improvement, and evaluate compliance with security requirements
• Prepare and submit Draft and Final Cybersecurity Posture Audit Reports with documented findings, risk ratings, and recommendations

Must Haves:

• 10+ years as an IT Security Engineer or similar
• 10+ years conducting cybersecurity audits and security control frameworks
• Secret Clearance and Federal Government experience
• Canadian university degree or college/CEGEP diploma

Nice to Have:

• Knowledge of Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS) and Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (CCCS) security requirements
• Bilingual