IT Security TRA and Certification / Accreditation Analyst

Maplesoft Group, an SEB Company; Canada; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in Canada is seeking an IT Security TRA and Certification/Accreditation Analyst to support a federal government client. The role involves developing security analysis reports, conducting certification activities, and performing security testing to ensure safeguards are effective. We encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates, emphasizing our commitment to inclusion and equal opportunity.

Qualifications

• Experience with IT Security threat and vulnerability assessments.
• Ability to conduct certification activities and security testing.
• Familiarity with departmental policies and standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop security analysis reports and risk assessments.
• Verify security safeguards and their implementation.
• Conduct security testing to ensure function of safeguards.

Skills

Data security analysis

Risk assessments

Security testing and evaluation

Job description

Overview

Maplesoft Group is currently seeking an IT Security TRA and Certification / Accreditation Analyst for our Federal Government client.

Responsibilities

• Develop reports such as: Data security analysis, Concepts of operation, Statements of Sensitivity (SoSs), Threat assessments, Risk assessments, IT Security threat, vulnerability
• Follow existing process to conduct certification activities
• Participate with client working teams in Corporate and Research environments
• Activities may include: Develop Security Assessment Plans, Verify that security safeguards meet the applicable policies and standards, Validate the security requirements by mapping the system-specific security policy to the functional security requirements, and mapping the security requirements through the various stages of design documents
• Verify that security safeguards have been implemented correctly and that assurance requirement have been met
• Confirming that the system has been properly configured and that the security safeguards have been implemented correctly, and ensuring that assurance requirements are met
• Conduct security testing and evaluation (ST&E) to determine if the technical safeguards are functioning correctly
• Assess the residual risk provided by the risk assessment, consult subject matter experts, and provide return-on-investment analysis on additional safeguards to determine if it meets an acceptable level of risk
• Conduct assessment activities such as reviewing design documents to determine if the system will operate with an acceptable level of risk and that it will comply with departmental policies and standards, and identify the conditions under which a system is to operate (for approval purposes)
• Formulate, document, and/or verify Departmental and/or Domain Security Control Profiles
• Security Categorization Reports

Company & Inclusion

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.

Maplesoft Group is committed to having a diverse, representative workforce and continuing to build an inclusive environment. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Maplesoft Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Aboriginal peoples or any other legally protected factors.

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

We are committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes, and a work environment that supports our diverse workforce. Please let us know if you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process. We can be reached at Maplesoft Info at [e-mail].

We thank you for your interest in Maplesoft Group and wish to advise you, that only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: Research Services