IT Security Engineer
- Location: Ottawa, Ontario
- Remote: Hybrid
- Type: Contract
- Job #35064
Our Government of Canada client is seeking an IT Security Engineer to support a large-scale ERP modernization initiative within a government environment. The role focuses on establishing a consistent, risk-based approach to securing cloud-enabled ERP platforms, integrations, and data across the enterprise. MUST HAVE SECRET CLEARANCE in place
Responsibilities:
- Provide IT security engineering support across ERP platforms and integrations
- Apply and assess security standards, protocols, and technologies
- Manage and maintain security configurations aligned with policies and standards
- Analyze security tools and recommend effective solutions
- Prepare technical documentation (solution analysis, implementation plans)
- Support IT security audits, IV&V activities, and compliance reviews
- Review and advise on contingency, business continuity, and disaster recovery plans
- Conduct security testing and support project oversight
- Develop and deliver security training materials
Requirements:
- Strong experience in IT security engineering within complex environments
- Knowledge of networking protocols (HTTP/S, SFTP, SOAP, REST, Web Services)
- Experience with security protocols (IPSec, IPv6, SSL, SSH, TCP/IP)
- Understanding of DNS, NTP, and network infrastructure (routers, switches)
- Experience with intrusion detection/prevention, firewalls, and cryptography
- Ability to identify threats, vulnerabilities, and implement mitigation strategies
- Experience supporting audits, IV&V, and security compliance
- Experience in ERP or large-scale transformation environments preferred