Intermediate and Senior Security Assessment & Authorization (SA&A) Specialist

Job summary

The SA&A Lead will manage security authorization activities for cloud-based applications within Microsoft Azure environments. This includes conducting compliance assessments, developing security testing strategies, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure all security and privacy requirements are met.

Job details

WHO WE ARE PLATO is Canada’s largest Indigenous-owned software testing and technology services company. For nearly 30 years, our expert teams have helped our clients deliver reliable products that users enjoy interacting with. Our 100% Canada‑based team brings deep experience in QA, software testing, and IT services, along with a shared commitment to collaboration, mentorship, and continuous improvement. We’re a team that shows up for each other, whether that’s tackling complex client challenges or helping colleagues grow through coaching and knowledge‑sharing. As Canada’s largest Indigenous‑owned software testing company, we’re proud of our roots and our mission to build a stronger, more inclusive technology workforce. At the same time, we warmly welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences who are passionate about quality, teamwork, and making an impact. SECURITY ASSESSMENT AND AUTHORIZATION (SA&A) SPECIALIST Location: Remote, Canada TERM CONTRACT (NOV2026 TO DEC 2026) SECURITY CLEARANCE: ACTIVE GOVERNMENT OF CANADA SECRET CLEARANCE IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION SUMMARY We are seeking an intermediate-level and senior-level Security Assessment & Authorization (SA&A) Specialists to provide subject matter expertise and support the completion of security accreditation activities for an Azure-native platform. The successful candidate will lead and contribute to the documentation, evidence collection, security testing, and reporting activities required to achieve and maintain compliance with Government of Canada (GoC) SA&A requirements. This role requires strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure security services, cloud security controls, and Government of Canada security assessment and authorization processes. RESPONSIBILITIES * Provide security subject matter expertise for Azure-based solutions and cloud environments. * Support the completion of required Security Assessment and Authorization (SA&A) documentation and activities. * Develop and maintain Document Control Responses * Document Control responses * Collect and document control evidence * Run security testing and document test reports MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS * Experienced in Government of Canada SA&A processes * Knowledgeable in Azure Fabrics and Power Platform * Knowledgeable in Azure Copilot * Experienced in Security configurations of Azure components - Fabric and Power Platforms * Candidates must hold an active Federal Reliability Clearance or Federal Secret Clearance PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * Experience working on Government of Canada cloud transformation or modernization initiatives. * Familiarity with GC IT Security Risk Management methodologies and standards. * Experience with Azure security services such as Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Azure Policy, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Key Vault, and Sentinel. * Relevant security certifications such as AZ-500, CISSP, CCSP, or equivalent. WORK WITH US At PLATO, we believe that great work happens when people feel supported, connected, and challenged in the right ways. You’ll be part of a collaborative environment where experienced professionals share knowledge, mentor others, and contribute to solving complex, real‑world client projects. We are committed to inclusive hiring practices and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and Indigenous peoples. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, we’re here to support you. PLATO respectfully acknowledges that we operate on treaty territories, unceded First Nations and Inuit territories, and within Métis homelands. We honour the long history of these lands and actively work toward reconciliation between Indigenous and non‑Indigenous peoples on Turtle Island.

What you’ll do

The SA&A Lead will manage security authorization activities for cloud-based applications within Microsoft Azure environments. This includes conducting compliance assessments, developing security testing strategies, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure all security and privacy requirements are met.

Requirements

Candidates must have over 10 years of experience in security functional testing and control mapping, specifically within the Canadian Government SA&A process. Proficiency in Azure security services and Microsoft platforms like Dynamics 365 and Purview is essential, along with an active Government of Canada Secret Clearance.

Listed skills

• Microsoft Azure · Preferred
• Risk Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Security Assessment and Authorization
• SA&A
• Microsoft Azure
• Compliance Assessment
• Security Controls
• Risk Management
• Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Microsoft Fabric
• Microsoft Purview
• Azure Data Factory
• Security Testing
• Governance
• Evidence Collection
• Security Documentation
• Cloud Security
• IT Service Management
• Mentorship
• Authorization (Computing)
• Secret Clearance
• Security Clearance
• Planning
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Solution Delivery
• Coaching
• Project Delivery
• Solution Architecture
• Risk Analysis
• Solution Design
• Software Testing
• Security Requirements Analysis
• Safety Assurance
• Security Governance
• Teamwork
• Reconciliation
• Textiles
• Functional Requirement
• Operations Security
• Functional Testing
• Assessment And Authorization
• Compliance Assessments

Job areas

• Security & Safety
• Technology
• Software
• Government & Public Sector
• Consulting
• Authorization Specialist
• Curriculum and Instructional Designer / Developer
• Education Methods Specialists
• Instructional Coordinators

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