Senior SA&A Specialist

Security Assessment and Authorization (SA&A) Specialist

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 (Oct 2026 to Dec 31, 2026)

Security Clearance: Active Government of Canada Secret Clearance is required at the time of application

Summary

We are seeking an intermediate-level Security Assessment & Authorization (SA&A) Specialist 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

• Providing subject matter expertise and participate in completing required SA&A documents and activities in an Azure native platform
• Document Control responses
• Collect and document control evidence
• Document Security Installation Plan
• Run security testing and document test reports

Mandatory Qualifications

• Experienced in Security configurations of azure components
• Experienced in Government of Canada SA&A processes

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.