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IT Security Design Specialist

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Response Deadline12/01/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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The IT Security Design Specialist subcontract is for the Government of Canada's Department of Health, specifically supporting prime contractors on Health Canada projects within the National Capital Region. The selected provider will be responsible for the technical design of secure systems and network architectures, which includes creating secure network topologies and system configurations. Key deliverables include the production of technical design specifications and security blueprints, utilizing specialized network design software and security configuration tools to integrate security controls during the design phase. This opportunity requires the contractor to possess Secret level security clearance. Interested parties must submit their responses by December 1, 2026, in accordance with the solicitation posted on November 10, 2026. The contract falls under NAICS code 541512, focusing on computer systems design services to ensure the integrity and security of critical health-related network infrastructures.

General Info

IT Security Design Specialist subcontract for Health Canada requiring Secret security clearance.

Agency

Government of Canada → Department of Health

NAICS

541512 - Computer Systems Design Services

Place of Performance

National Capital Region (NCR), CAN

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 1000274954.

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DTB Security Services

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Timeline

PostedNov 10

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Response DeadlineDec 1

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12/01/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTCin 20 days

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AgencyGovernment of Canada → Department of Health

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Organization / AgencyGovernment of Canada → Department of Health

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Full Description

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Performs technical design of secure systems and network architectures for prime contractors on Health Canada projects. Designs secure network topologies and system configurations, integrating security controls into the system design phase using network design software and security configuration tools. Secret clearance required. Delivers technical design specifications and security blueprints.

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