Opportunity
CanadaBuys #26-304092
IT Security and Project Management Services for DFATD Cyber Security Initiatives
Posted
June 04, 2026
Respond By
June 19, 2026
Identifier
26-304092
NAICS
541512, 541611
The Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD) is seeking professional IT security and project management services to support cyber security initiatives for its IT projects. - Government Buyer: - Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD), Government of Canada - Services Requested: - IT Security Design Specialist (Level 3) - Assessment, design, implementation, security authorization, and risk management for IT projects - Focus on cloud-based systems hosted on Microsoft Azure IaaS (virtual machines, networking, storage, security controls) - Project Executive (Level 3) - Project initiation, planning, implementation, and monitoring, with emphasis on cloud security - Quantities and Level of Effort: - Estimated 3,520 days of effort for 8 resources - Notable Requirements: - Only TBIPS Supply Arrangement Holders qualified under Tier 1 for service categories C.7 and P.5 are eligible - Minimum corporate and resource security clearance at the SECRET level - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named, but Microsoft Azure is referenced as the cloud platform - Unique Requirements: - Services must address security for cloud-based systems, specifically Microsoft Azure IaaS - All personnel must meet SECRET security clearance
Description
The Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development requires IT Security Design Specialist and Project Executive services in the National Capital Region for projects related to Cyber Security. Projects may involve cloud-based systems hosted on Microsoft Azure IaaS, including assessment, design, implementation, security authorization, and ongoing risk management of Azure virtual machines, networking, storage, and security controls. The contract duration is 24 months with approximately 3,520 days of effort for 8 resources. The work supports projects at various stages including initiation, planning, implementation, and monitoring, with potential involvement in cloud security on Azure. This requirement is open only to TBIPS Supply Arrangement Holders qualified under Tier 1 for specific service categories.