Cyber Implementation Specialist

CAE; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 91,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company benefits plan

Pension plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Health and wellness programs

Career development opportunities

Hybrid work model

Job summary

CAE Defence & Security Canada is seeking a Cyber Implementation Specialist to support design, integration, and sustainment of cybersecurity solutions across Defence & Security Canada programs. The role sits within the D&S Canada architecture team, delivering project and in-service operations.

You will lead cybersecurity controls and architectures, translate contractual requirements into plans, and collaborate across engineering and IT to deploy secure, virtualized environments.

Qualifications

• Current Government of Canada security clearance.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in cybersecurity architecture or related function.
• Experience in defense, aerospace, government, or other regulated environments.
• Knowledge of Canadian government cybersecurity frameworks and compliance requirements including: NIST 800-171, NIST 800-172, ITSG-33, CCCS publications/guidance.
• Experience with virtualization (VMware/VDI) and secure cloud environments.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead cybersecurity architecture and implementation for Defence & Security Canada programs.
• Translate contractual cybersecurity requirements into implementation plans and architectures.
• Support development and maintenance of reusable cybersecurity docs and templates.
• Serve as the primary cybersecurity lead for assigned programs and ensure compliance with Government of Canada requirements.
• Participate in technical reviews, reviews, and customer engagements to represent CAE's approach.
• Collaborate with engineering and IT to validate tools and deploy secure virtualized environments.
• Provide guidance to cybersecurity team members and contribute to architecture initiatives across programs.
• Support vulnerability management, incident response planning, and compliance assessments.

Skills

Government security clearance

Cybersecurity architecture

Defense/government experience

NIST 800-171

NIST 800-172

ITSG-33

CCCS guidance

Virtualized environments

Azure/secure cloud

SIEM/IDS/IPS

Tools

SharePoint

Power BI

VMware

VDI

Microsoft Azure

Job description

Description

CAE Defence & Security Canada is seeking a Cyber Implementation Specialist to support the design, integration, implementation, and sustainment of cybersecurity solutions across Defence & Security Canada programs. This role is embedded within the D&S Canada architecture team and supports both project delivery and in-service operations.

Duties & Responsibilities

Cybersecurity Architecture & Implementation

• Lead the implementation of cybersecurity controls and architectures for current and future D&S Canada programs
• Translate contractual cybersecurity requirements, including CDRLs, DIDs, and Annex F matrices, into implementation plans and technical architectures
• Support the development, maintenance, and customization of reusable cybersecurity documentation and templates for proposal and program delivery activities.

Project Delivery & Technical Leadership

• Serve as the primary cybersecurity lead for assigned programs, ensuring alignment with Government of Canada cybersecurity requirements, including DIMSecur and PSPC guidelines.
• Participate in technical reviews, working groups, and customer engagements to represent CAE's cybersecurity approach and program compliance.
• Collaborate with engineering and IT teams to validate cybersecurity tools and support the secure deployment of virtualized environments.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with internal stakeholders, including Digital Services, Engineering, and Program Management teams, as well as external partners, to support cybersecurity compliance requirements.
• Provide guidance and knowledge sharing to cybersecurity team members and contribute to architecture team initiatives across multiple programs.

Operational Support & Sustainment

• Support cybersecurity operations activities, including vulnerability management, incident response planning, and compliance assessments.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of SharePoint and Power BI content used for cybersecurity documentation, reporting, and program tracking.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current Government of Canada security clearance.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in cybersecurity architecture, cybersecurity implementation, or a related cybersecurity function.
• Experience working within defense, aerospace, government, or other regulated environments.
• Knowledge of Canadian government cybersecurity frameworks and compliance requirements, including: NIST 800-171
• NIST 800-172
• ITSG-33
• Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (CCCS) publications and guidance
• Experience with virtualized environments such as VMware, VDI, or similar technologies.
• Experience with network segmentation and secure cloud environments, including Microsoft Azure Protected B environments or comparable secure cloud solutions.
• Experience with cybersecurity technologies including: Firewalls
• Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS)
• Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms
• Endpoint protection solutions
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Strong communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Government of Canada defense programs.
• Familiarity with military simulation, training, or mission-support environments.
• Experience supporting cybersecurity compliance activities throughout the system lifecycle.
• Experience developing cybersecurity reporting or documentation using SharePoint and Power BI.
• Ability to communicate in both English and French.

Benefits

• Company benefits plan
• Pension plan
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Comprehensive health and wellness programs
• Career development opportunities within a global organization
• Hybrid work model

Base Pay Range

$91,000 - $136,400 CAD

About CAE

At CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we've driven innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies, we empower our customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged, collaboration drives progress, and your growth fuels our shared success.

Position Type

Regular

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