Senior IT Security TRA & C&A Analyst

Maplesoft Group, an SEB Company; Ottawa; Remote; CAD 11,021,000 - 13,776,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work within Canada

Contract extension potential

Enterprise security exposure

Job summary

Maplesoft Group is delivering a Government of Canada consulting engagement with a Senior IT Security TRA & C&A Analyst. This remote Canada-wide role requires Secret clearance and heavy involvement in SA&A, TRAs, and ITSG-33 controls across Protected B and Secret environments.

The ideal candidate will craft security documentation, assess risks, and support security authorization processes while developing architectures and policies for a robust security posture.

Qualifications

• Secret Government of Canada clearance is required.
• Senior-level IT Security TRA & C&A / SA&A experience.
• Hands-on ITSG-33 work and familiarity with GC IT security initiatives.
• Experience conducting Threat and Risk Assessments and security assessments.
• Experience supporting SA&A and Certification & Accreditation activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop security documentation for SA&A activities in line with ITSG-33 and CSE guidance.
• Conduct TRAs and produce associated documentation.
• Prepare Security Certification Plans, control profiles, and security artifacts.
• Perform Security Testing & Evaluation (ST&E) activities.
• Assess controls, vulnerabilities, safeguards, and residual risks.
• Support certification, accreditation, and security authorization processes.
• Develop security architectures and CONOPS, and define Security Requirements.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and recommend mitigations.
• Develop IT security policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines.
• Provide security advisory services per GoC standards and best practices.
• Support Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs/PPIAs).
• Coach on TRA, C&A, and SA&A methodologies.

Skills

Security TRA & C&A

Threat & Risk Assessments

SA&A

ITSG-33

GC IT security

Tools

ITSG-33 tooling

Job description

Job ID: 14352

Job Title: Senior IT Security TRA & C&A Analyst

Contract Length: 12 Months

Location: Remote within Canada

Federal Government Clearance Level Required: Secret Clearance

Vacancy Type

• New Position

About Us

Maplesoft Group is a trusted Canadian professional services firm providing specialized IT, business consulting, and project delivery expertise to public and private sector clients across Canada. We partner with organizations to deliver innovative solutions, experienced professionals, and successful outcomes in complex business and technology environments.

Position Summary

Maplesoft Group is seeking a Senior IT Security TRA & C&A Analyst to support a Government of Canada consulting engagement. The successful candidate will provide expert guidance and hands-on support for Security Assessment & Authorization (SA&A), Threat and Risk Assessments (TRAs), Certification & Accreditation (C&A), and ITSG-33 security activities. This role requires extensive Government of Canada IT security experience and the ability to develop security documentation, assess risks, evaluate controls, and support security authorization processes within Protected B and Secret environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop security documentation supporting SA&A activities in accordance with ITSG-33 and CSE guidance.
• Conduct Threat and Risk Assessments (TRAs) and develop associated documentation.
• Prepare Security Certification Plans, security control profiles, security requirements, and related security artifacts.
• Perform Security Testing & Evaluation (ST&E) activities.
• Assess security controls, vulnerabilities, safeguards, and residual risks.
• Support certification, accreditation, and security authorization processes.
• Develop security architectures, Concepts of Operations (CONOPS), and Security Requirements Definitions.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Develop IT security policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines.
• Provide security advisory services based on Government of Canada security standards and best practices.
• Support Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs/PPIAs).
• Provide coaching and guidance on TRA, C&A, and SA&A methodologies.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Government of Canada Secret Security Clearance.
• Senior-level experience as an IT Security TRA & C&A / SA&A Analyst.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with ITSG-33.
• Experience supporting Government of Canada IT security initiatives.
• Proven experience conducting Threat and Risk Assessments and security assessments.
• Experience supporting SA&A and Certification & Accreditation activities.
• Experience developing security controls, risk assessments, and security documentation.
• Strong knowledge of CSE and Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS) security policies, standards, and frameworks.
• Experience performing ST&E, vulnerability assessments, and risk assessments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing security architectures.
• Experience supporting Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs/PPIAs).
• Experience working within Protected B and Secret environments.
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or CRISC.

Compensation

Salary Range: $80 - $100 / hour

Benefits

• Remote work arrangement within Canada.
• Opportunity to contribute to complex Government of Canada IT security initiatives.
• Long-term 12-month contract opportunity with potential for extension.
• Collaborative and professional consulting environment.
• Exposure to enterprise-level security assessment and authorization activities.

Our recruitment process is led by human recruiters who review all applications and make the final hiring decisions. We use AI-assisted tools to help screen and organize applications. These tools do not replace human judgment, and all hiring decisions are made by people.

Please note that data collected by the Company may be stored or processed on servers located outside of Canada.

Application Submission Details

Submission Deadline: Friday, September 25, 2026 - 5:00pm EST

Maplesoft is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process.