Client: Shared Services Canada (SSC) / Department of National Defence (DND) Location: Ottawa/Gatineau, ON (Hybrid may be considered) Contract Duration: 90 Days Security Clearance: Reliability Clearance (or ability to obtain) Overview Our federal government client is seeking a Senior Cloud Security Consultant to conduct an Options Analysis related to Key Management Services (KMS) and Hardware Management Services (HMS) within the SSC and DND workplace. The successful consultant will have deep expertise in cloud security, encryption, cryptographic key management, and security architecture, and will be responsible for assessing available solutions, identifying risks and constraints, and providing strategic recommendations on KMS/HMS capabilities and implementation approaches.

Key Responsibilities Perform a comprehensive options analysis for KMS and HMS capabilities within SSC/DND environments

Assess existing and emerging cloud security and encryption technologies

Analyze technical, operational, security, and governance considerations associated with KMS/HMS solutions

Evaluate feasibility, risks, dependencies, and implementation considerations for various approaches

Engage with stakeholders to gather requirements and validate assumptions

Develop recommendations and decision-support documentation for senior management

Prepare reports, presentations,



and briefing materials outlining findings and proposed options Requirements Mandatory Qualifications Significant experience in Cloud Security and secure cloud architecture

Demonstrated experience with Key Management Services (KMS) and cryptographic key management solutions

Experience working with Hardware Security Modules (HSM/HMS) or related hardware-based encryption technologies

Strong understanding of data encryption, key lifecycle management, and security controls

Experience conducting options analyses, assessments, or strategic studies within complex enterprise environments

Excellent analytical, communication, and report-writing skills Asset Qualifications Experience supporting SSC, DND, or other Government of Canada organizations

Knowledge of federal security standards, cloud governance, and protected/classified environments

Experience with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Contract Details Duration: 90-day engagement

Number of Resources: 1

Start Date: ASAP If you possess the required cloud security, KMS, and HSM expertise and have experience delivering strategic assessments within enterprise or government environments, we would like to hear from you. Please submit your resume outlining relevant project experience.

📌 Senior Cloud Security Consultant - KMS/HMS Options Analysis (SSC/DND) (Ottawa)
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