Maplesoft Group is currently seeking an Information Technology Security Design Specialist for our Federal Government client.

The following responsibilities are associated with the “Statement of Work” but are not limited to:

1. Review, analyze, and/or apply Federal IT Security policies, System IT Security Certification &
Accreditation processes, IT Security products, safeguards and best practices, and the IT Security
risk mitigation strategies;
2. Identify threats to, and vulnerabilities of operating systems and wireless architectures (Azure
and MS Power Platform);
3. Identify personnel, technical, physical, and procedural threats to and vulnerabilities of Federal
IT systems;
4. Develop reports such as: Data security analysis, Concepts of operation, Statements of
Sensitivity (SoSs), Threat assessments, Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), Non-technical
Vulnerability Assessments, Risk assessments, IT Security threat, vulnerability and/or risk
briefings;
5. Conduct Certification activities such as: Develop Security Certification 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. This includes confirming that the system has been
properly configured, and establishing that the safeguards meet applicable standards, 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 to determine if it meets an
acceptable level of risk;
6. Conduct Accreditation activities such as: Review of the certification results in the design review
documentation by the Accreditation Authority to ensure that the system will operate with an
acceptable level of risk and that it will comply with the departmental and system security
policies and standards and identify the conditions under which a system is to operate (for
approval purposes).
This may include the following types of approvals;
7. Developmental approval by both the Operational and the Accreditation Authorities to proceed
to the next stage in an IT system's life cycle development if sensitive information is to be
handled by the system during development;
8. Operational written approval for the implemented IT system to operate and process sensitive
information if the risk of operating the system is deemed acceptable, and if the system is in
compliance with applicable security policies and standards;
9. Interim approval - a temporary written approval to process sensitive information under a set of
extenuating circumstances where the risk is not yet acceptable, but there is an operational
necessity for the system under development; and
10. Develop and deliver training material relevant to the resource category.

 
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 info@maplesoftgroup.com.

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