Senior IT Security Engineer

Req ID: 398241 

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We are currently seeking a Senior IT Security Engineer to join our team in Ottawa, Ontario (CA-ON), Canada (CA).

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative, and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

We are currently seeking a Senior IT Security Engineer to join our team Remote inCanada.

Project Summary:

The scope is to provide expert support to the Cyber and IT Security (CITS) Directorate within the Innovation, Information and Technology Branch (IITB). The objective is to conduct an independent Cybersecurity Posture Audit of cybersecurity governance, controls, processes, capabilities, and operational practices, and to assess its ability to identify, protect against, detect, respond to, and recover from cybersecurity threats and risks. The role will focus on stakeholder interviews and evidence gathering, assessing cybersecurity capabilities and controls against Government of Canada policies, standards, and best practices, and documenting findings, observations, risk ratings, and recommendations in draft and final audit reports, along with presenting the audit results to management and executive stakeholders.

Mandatory Qualifications:

• Must have 10+ years of recent experience working as an IT Security Engineer or similar.
• Must have 10+ experience with the following:
  • Conducting cybersecurity audits, cybersecurity posture assessments, or independent security reviews.
  • Assessing cybersecurity governance, risk management, and security control frameworks.
  • Identifying cybersecurity risks, vulnerabilities, control deficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
  • Evaluating compliance with cybersecurity policies, standards, directives, and regulatory requirements.
  • Developing audit findings, risk assessments, and recommendations for management consideration.
  • Preparing and delivering cybersecurity audit reports, executive briefings, and management presentations.
  • Working within large, complex IM/IT environments.
• Must hold a valid Secret Security Clearance and have experience working with the Federal Government.
• Must have a Canadian university degree or college/CEGEP diploma related to computer science, business administration, information technology, engineering or the equivalent as established by a recognized Canadian academic credentials assessment service. A copy of the degree or diploma must be provided upon request.

Asset Qualifications:

• Experience conducting cybersecurity audits or assessments within the Government of Canada or other public-sector environments.
• Knowledge of Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS) and Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (CCCS) security requirements.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Information Gathering and Evidence Collection: Conduct stakeholder interviews and evidence-gathering activities to support the Cybersecurity Posture Audit.
• Governance and Risk Management: Assess cybersecurity governance and risk management capabilities, controls, processes, and practices.
• Identity and Privileged Access: Assess Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Privileged Access Management controls and practices.
• Vulnerability Management: Evaluate vulnerability management processes and practices.
• Monitoring and Incident Response: Assess security monitoring, logging, and detection capabilities, along with security incident management and response.
• Infrastructure, Network, and Cloud Security: Assess the security of infrastructure, network, and cloud environments.
• Application Security: Assess application security controls and practices.
• Data Protection and Cryptography: Assess data protection and cryptographic controls.
• Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery: Review business continuity and disaster recovery capabilities and practices.
• Awareness and Training: Assess cybersecurity awareness and training practices.
• Standards and Policy Alignment: Conduct the assessment using applicable Government of Canada cybersecurity policies, standards, directives, and guidance, including ITSG-33, ITSP.10.03X, ITSAP.80.086, and ITSM.10.089.
• Risk and Compliance Identification: Identify risks, vulnerabilities, control deficiencies, and opportunities for improvement, and evaluate compliance with departmental and Government of Canada security requirements.
• Audit Reporting: Document audit findings, observations, risk ratings, and recommendations.
• Draft Report Review: Prepare and submit a Draft Cybersecurity Posture Audit Report for review and comment by the Project Authority and designated stakeholders.
• Final Report: Incorporate approved feedback and comments, and prepare and submit the Final Cybersecurity Posture Audit Report.
• Presentation of Results: Prepare and deliver an Audit Results Presentation summarizing the scope, methodology, findings, risk ratings, recommendations, and overall assessment of ESDC's cybersecurity posture.

About NTT DATA:

NTT DATA is a $30 billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure and connectivity. We are one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. Visit us at us.nttdata.com

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About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

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NTT DATA endeavors to make https://us.nttdata.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at https://us.nttdata.com/en/contact-us. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. NTT DATA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here. For Pay Transparency information, please click here.