Cyber Systems Security Engineering Associate Manager

Lockheed Martin; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Ottawa seeks a Cyber First Line Manager to bridge technical leadership with people management in cybersecurity. You’ll shape career paths, mentor staff, and drive secure system solutions aligned to mission needs.

Led by a culture of learning and accountability, you will promote best practices in Systems Security Engineering and collaborate with stakeholders across functions to deliver trusted, resilient systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or equivalent cybersecurity accreditation.
• Minimum five years of professional experience in cybersecurity, systems engineering, or related field.
• Experience with Agile methods and defense domain.
• Familiarity with WindChill, DOORS, Cameo, SysML.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to cybersecurity teams.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to align solutions with mission needs.
• Promote Systems Security Engineering best practices.
• Drive a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and accountability.
• Shape career development pathways for team members.

Skills

Cybersecurity expertise

Systems engineering

Leadership

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or computer science

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.