Cybersecurity Specialist/Engineer

General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada; London; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada in London, Ontario seeks a Specialist/Engineer P54 to evaluate and strengthen cybersecurity for automotive applications. You’ll collaborate with software, systems engineering and project teams to ensure protections meet contractual requirements and quality standards.

The role requires a university degree, minimum 3 years in security for embedded systems, knowledge of NIST RMF, and ability to travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years relevant experience
• Familiar with NIST and other Risk Management Frameworks
• Project management experience
• Able to read and interpret electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic schematics
• Strong communication, organization and prioritization skills
• Experience working with teams and/or customers
• Ability to travel (25% Canada, 5% US & International) and possess a valid passport
• Able to articulate security importance in embedded systems to non-technical stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Support and develop cybersecurity requirements for automotive applications
• Follow strategy for secure vehicle architectures and processes into existing software products
• Follow established software development processes including reviews, requirements, tests and configuration management
• Work within both Agile and Waterfall frameworks
• Document code and development processes for compliance
• Provide troubleshooting support and technical assistance for security issues
• Share new IRAD ideas with the Advanced Products & Technology team
• Support development of cryptography, intrusion detection, AI/ML for cybersecurity applications

Skills

C

C++

C#

Python

Cybersecurity mindset

Communication

Project management

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's or higher in CS/CE/SE/Electrical/Mechatronics

Tools

SysML

UML

MS Office

Job description

Specialist/Engineer P54

At General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada, we put our customers at the centre of everything we do, driven by a commitment to protect and enable the people who serve by delivering products and systems that give them a clear advantage for mission success. Based in London, Ontario, we are a global leader in land and amphibious combat vehicle solutions, where our specialists—among Canada’s finest in machining, materials, electronics, software development, prototyping, logistic support, and systems integration—develop innovative, cutting-edge platform technologies. We pride ourselves on stimulating innovation in the Canadian defence industry and the manufacturing sector of Southwestern Ontario by collaborating closely with our customers, engaging early in the procurement cycle to understand their needs, requirements, and plans, and working continuously with end users to help them assess and select technologies that deliver the greatest value

Description

At General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada, we put our customers at the centre of everything we do, driven by a commitment to protect and enable the people who serve by delivering products and systems that give them a clear advantage for mission success. Based in London, Ontario, we are a global leader in land and amphibious combat vehicle solutions, where our specialists—among Canada’s finest in machining, materials, electronics, software development, prototyping, logistic support, and systems integration—develop innovative, cutting-edge platform technologies. We pride ourselves on stimulating innovation in the Canadian defence industry and the manufacturing sector of Southwestern Ontario by collaborating closely with our customers, engaging early in the procurement cycle to understand their needs, requirements, and plans, and working continuously with end users to help them assess and select technologies that deliver the greatest value

Job Description

A Cybersecurity team member evaluates existing systems for security risks based on industry best practices and an understanding of the threats faced by our vehicles. The 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 an adequate level of cybersecurity protection is considered for a given system.

Key Job Elements

• Support and develop cybersecurity requirements and products for automotive applications.
• Follow stakeholders 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, 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.

Required Qualifications

• University Degree or College Diploma in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics or a related field
• Minimum 3 years relevant experience
• Familiar with NIST and other Risk Management Frameworks
• Project management experience
• Can articulate the importance of security in embedded systems to non-technical individuals
• Able to read and interpret electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic schematics
• 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

• P.Eng or the ability to obtain a P.Eng
• Certification in one or more of the following: CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CISM, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
• Familiarity with on-highway truck electronics and mechanical subsystems
• Experience using SysML + UML
• Familiar with testing and debugging electronic equipment in a lab setting (Oscilloscope, Function Generator, etc.)
• Valid Secret level security clearance
• Working knowledge of ISO 11989, Bosch CAN2.0B, SAE J1939 and similar standards
• Familiarity with Ethernet Frames and Protocols (TCP/IP,UDP)
• Strong with C, C++, C#, and Python programming languages

Working Conditions:

Physical Conditions and Hazards:

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• Physical Environment: Office
• Hazards: NA

Physical Demands Description:

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Usual mobility demands required are standing, walking, sitting, and stair climbing to access upper offices.

Equipment Utilized:

This section describes the type of equipment an employee is required to use:

• Computer
• Phone
• Mobile device

Medical Surveillance

May include: Anthropometrical Size Restrictions depending on task

Personal Protective Equipment:

Applicable when interacting with shop floor (safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection. extraction coveralls)