Cyber Systems Security Engineering Associate Manager

Lockheed Martin; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Ottawa is seeking a Cyber First Line Manager to bridge hands-on technical leadership with people management. You’ll shape career paths, coach engineers, and ensure alignment with cybersecurity mission needs while promoting SSE best practices across teams.

The role requires technical leadership, strong collaboration, and a proactive approach to developing subordinates, with a focus on delivering secure systems within risk tolerances.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or accredited cybersecurity engineering.
• Minimum five years of professional experience in cyber security, systems engineering, or related field.
• Experience solving complex problems in a team; familiarity with Agile methods and Defence domain.

Responsibilities

• Shaping career development pathways and mentoring team members to align with cybersecurity mission needs.
• Partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure solutions meet security requirements and SSE best practices.
• Promoting Systems Security Engineering principles and ensuring secure, trustworthy system delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Agile methodologies

Defence domain

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science or cybersecurity engineering

Tools

WindChill

DOORS

Cameo

SysML

Job description

The Cyber First Line Manager role is a dynamic leadership position that bridges individual cybersecurity team member development with hands-on technical expertise. Serving as both a technical authority and a people manager, the First Line Manager contributes to technical solutions while fostering a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and accountability.

Key responsibilities include shaping career development pathways, partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to align solutions with cybersecurity mission needs and promoting Systems Security Engineering best practices.

Success in this position requires a blend of technical acumen, leadership skills, and the ability to proactively connect with subordinates in an intuitive and meaningful way.

Mentorship: Champion the growth of employees by through coaching, knowledge sharing, and career development, while ensuring alignment with company objectives.

Technical Leadership: Drive adherence to Systems Security Engineering best practices and principles.

Systems Security Engineering: Understand and be able to conduct Systems Security Engineering to deliver trustworthy secure systems that satisfy stakeholder protection needs within an established risk tolerance.

Technical Qualifications:

• Education: Possesses a bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or accreditations in cybersecurity engineering.
• Experience: Minimum five years of professional experience in cyber security, systems engineering, or a related field.
• Technical Skills: Aptitude for solving challenging problems in a team environment. Experience with Agile methods. Experience with Defence domain.
• Tools & Methodologies: Familiarity with WindChill™. Familiarity with Dynamic Object-Oriented Requirements System (DOORS)™. Familiarity with Cameo™. Familiarity with Systems Modelling Language(SysML) or other object-oriented design methodology.
• Certifications: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification or equivalent.
• Programming: Familiarity with Systems Modelling Language(SysML) or other object-oriented design methodology.
• Licensing: Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) license would be an asset.
• Eligible for NATO Secret clearance in a timely manner.