Senior IT security TRA and C&A analyst

PROCUREMENT OVERVIEW

The Public Service Commission (PSC) of Canada is seeking to procure professional IT security support services under the Task-Based Informatics Professional Services (TBIPS) framework. The primary objective is to ensure adequate controls are established to protect sensitive and private information. The PSC aims to develop a long-term, sustainable strategy for managing an enterprise IT security program that aligns with its broader security and privacy initiatives. The requirement is specifically for one (1) Level 3 Senior IT Security Threat Risk Assessment (TRA) and Certification and Accreditation (C&A) Analyst to provide expertise on an "As and When Required" basis.

ISSUING ORGANIZATION

• Organization: Public Service Commission (PSC)
• Location: Gatineau, QC, Canada
• Primary Contact: Angela Yang
• Email: [email protected]

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

• Certifications: Bidders must be holders of the TBIPS Supply Arrangement under EN578-170432, qualified under “Tier 1” for the National Capital Region.
• Security Clearances: Minimum corporate security requirement is "Secret"; resource security must be either "Reliability" or "Secret."
• Set-Aside Restrictions: This procurement is set aside for Indigenous businesses under the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business (PSIB).
• Geographic Restrictions: Bidders must operate within the National Capital Region (NCR).
• Experience Requirements: Bidders must demonstrate expertise in governance and IT security.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

• Required Skills: Expertise in IT security threat and risk assessment, certification, and accreditation.
• Domain Expertise: Strong knowledge of governance structures and continual improvement processes in IT security.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

While not mandatory, bidders with additional certifications in IT security (such as ISO, CMMI, or SOC) or those with extensive experience in public sector IT security governance may have a competitive advantage.

This summary provides a comprehensive overview of the RFP, allowing potential bidders to assess their fit for the opportunity effectively.