Senior Cybersecurity Assessor
Core
Conduct independent, evidence-based assessments of information systems against ITSP.10.171 and related cybersecurity frameworks to support certification, accreditation, and ongoing compliance in Government of Canada–aligned environments.
Role type
Senior Cybersecurity Assessor (Team Lead)
Builds
Certification and assessment reports with clear findings, evidence, and remediation recommendations
Domain
Government of Canada cybersecurity compliance and accreditation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Plan and scope cybersecurity assessments, Interpret and apply ITSP.10.171 and related standards, Collect and verify evidence through documentation review and interviews, Evaluate control effectiveness and identify deficiencies, Assess security and business impacts, Conduct follow-up assessments to validate remediation efforts
Preferred skills
CISSP, CCSP, Lead or Senior Auditor certification, ISO 2700x or ISO 9001 Internal Auditor certification
Technologies
ITSP.10.171, NIST CSF, NIST RMF (SP 800-37), NIST SP 800-53, ITSG-33, NIST SP 800-171
Responsibilities
Plan and scope cybersecurity assessments including system boundaries and timelines, Interpret and apply ITSP.10.171 and related standards to system architectures, Collect and verify evidence through documentation review, interviews, and technical validation, Evaluate control effectiveness and identify deficiencies, Prepare certification and assessment reports, Communicate results to technical teams and senior management
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team lead responsibilities