Cybersecurity Associate Specialist

General Dynamics Land Systems - Canada Corporation; London; Hybrid; CAD 69,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada is hiring for an Engineering Cybersecurity role in London, ON. You will develop cybersecurity requirements for automotive software, align with secure architectures, and follow established software processes while working with agile and waterfall teams.

You will document code, troubleshoot security issues, and contribute to solutions in cryptography, intrusion detection, and AI/ML for cybersecurity, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• University Degree or College Diploma in Computer Science or related field.
• Strong communication, organization and prioritization skills.
• Ability to travel (25% Canada, 5% US & International) and obtain passport.

Responsibilities

• Develop cybersecurity requirements and products for automotive applications.
• Follow strategy for secure vehicle architectures and processes.
• Adhere to software development processes (peer reviews, requirements, test procedures).
• Work in Agile and Waterfall frameworks.
• Document code and development processes for compliance.
• Provide troubleshooting and technical assistance for software and security issues.
• Share IRAD ideas with Advanced Products & Technology team.
• Support cryptography, intrusion detection, AI/ML for cybersecurity, key management, and infrastructure.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor or diploma in CS/CE/SE/EE/mechatronics

Tools

C

C++

C#

Python

Job description

Location: London, Canada
Date Posted: Aug 18, 2026
Requisition ID: 5333
Job Category: Software/Cyber
Career Level: P53 - Associate II
Remote Work Options: Onsite
Security Clearance: None
Pay Type: Salary
Salary Range: $68,800.00 - $86,000.00

The Engineering Cybersecurity team evaluates existing systems for security risks based on industry best practices and an understanding of the threats faced by our vehicles. They collaborate with other teams on what security features provide the most value for a given program meeting contractual requirements as well as expected quality from a world-class organization. Cybersecurity team members work closely with others in the software department and engineering to ensure the appropriate level of cybersecurity protection is enabled for a given system.

Key Job Elements

• Support and develop cybersecurity requirements and products for automotive applications.
• Follow stakeholder’s strategy for secure vehicle architectures, departmental processes & procedures, cybersecurity best practices into existing software products.
• Follow established organization software processes and plans for developing software e.g. peer reviews, software requirements specification, test procedures/results, software configuration management, etc.
• Work within both Agile and Waterfall software development frameworks.
• Document code and development processes for future reference and compliance.
• Provide troubleshooting support and technical assistance for software and security related issues, analyzing and resolving customer reported problems.
• Share new IRAD ideas with the Advanced Products & Technology team, and support project execution as requested.
• Support the development of technical solutions in areas such as: cryptography, intrusion detection systems, and the use of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) for cybersecurity applications, key management strategies, and infrastructure.
• Liaise with various teams such as software development, systems engineering, project engineering, and program on cybersecurity topics.
• Support any incident response activities with the team as issues arise in a timely manner.

R equired Qualifications:

University Degree or College Diploma in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics or a related field
Strong communication, organization and prioritization skills
Experience working with teams and/or customers
Ability to work independently and take initiative
Intermediate computer skills in MS Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to Travel (25% Canadian, 5% US & International) and possess and maintain a valid passport

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiarity with Ethernet Frames and Protocols (TCP/IP,UDP)
Strong with C, C++, C#, and Python programming languages

General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada is committed to providing all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of the employment process. We welcome and encourage applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous Persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or expression.

If you require an accommodation to assist you with any aspect of the hiring process, we will work with you to meet your needs. Contact [emailprotected] if you need accommodation.

It is a requirement that General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada be registered with the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and that all of its workforce be security assessed. As such, successful applicants must meet all applicable security requirements, including, but not limited to, the ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance to secret level.