Sr Secret Cleared Security Advisor to join our cybersecurity team and support the Security Asse[...]

S I Systems; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Secret Cleared Security Advisor to enhance cybersecurity initiatives. The role involves supporting security assessments and compliance efforts, engaging with cross-functional teams, and ensuring adherence to security standards. Ideal candidates will possess significant expertise in cybersecurity assessments, particularly in regulated environments, and have strong communication skills to interact with diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Master proficiency in Cybersecurity Assessment.
• Strong understanding of Azure platform.
• Proven expertise in Security Testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead SA&A process for compliant IT solutions.
• Design and validate security control tests.
• Act as Subject Matter Expert in control requirements.

Skills

Cybersecurity Assessment

Security Compliance Assessment

Security Testing

Exceptional Communication Skills

Education

Master's Degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

Azure Security Tools

Job description

Sr Secret Cleared Security Advisor to join our cybersecurity team and support the Security Assessment & Authorization (SA&A) process for project deliverables

Our value public sector client is seeking a Senior Secret Cleared Security Advisor to join our cybersecurity team and support the Security Assessment & Authorization (SA&A) process for project deliverables. In this critical role, you will help ensure solutions meet security and compliance standards, driving efforts to achieve Authority to Operate (ATO).

Must-Haves :

• Master proficiency in Cybersecurity Assessment and Security Compliance Assessment.
• Strong understanding of Azure platform, resources, and security tools.
• Proven expertise in Security Testing , including both automated and manual validation techniques.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage across technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Nice-to-Have :

• Familiarity with ITSG-33 controls and Canadian government SA&A processes.
• Experience contributing to achieving ATO in highly regulated environments.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISA, or Azure Security Engineer Associate are an asset.

Tasks include :

• Lead and contribute to the SA&A process for delivering compliant IT solutions.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to collect and validate end-to-end responses on how each security control is implemented.
• Navigate through application and infrastructure architectures , exploring security, operational, and infrastructure tools and configurations.
• Analyze and collect relevant policies, procedures, and process documentation .
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in interpreting control requirements and evaluating control design effectiveness.
• Facilitate discussions and provide input into key security and compliance decisions across teams.
• Design, develop, and execute security control tests and validate their effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with internal security frameworks and industry standards.