Intermediate Systems Security Engineer - Cyber Security

MDA; Richmond; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading space mission partner seeks a Junior Systems Engineer in Richmond, Canada. This role involves working with the Geointelligence Engineering Team on projects like SAR satellites and naval defense systems. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Engineering or Computer Science, with knowledge in network security and familiarity with various tools. Competitive compensation starts at $70,000 annually, with benefits and growth through diverse technical projects.

Benefits

Competitive health care

Flexible drug plans

Dental and vision benefits

Life insurance

Group retirement savings plans

Employee and family assistance program

Qualifications

• Must possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science.
• Have familiarity with network security principles and practices.
• Possess excellent problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop security-related artifacts to support secure systems development.
• Investigate and analyze security tools for secure systems.
• Support threat-risk assessments and compliance scanning.

Skills

Security-related artifacts development

Problem-solving skills

Familiarity with network security principles

Self-starter attitude

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Microsoft Enterprise network software suite

Alientvault

Nessus

VMware vSphere

SAST and DAST tools

Job description

For those who dream of advancing our space in the Universe and on Earth, we’ll take you there.

Serving the world from our Canadian home and our global offices, MDA is an international space mission partner and robotics & space operations, satellite systems and geointelligence pioneer with a 50-year story of firsts on and above the Earth. Today, we're leading the charge towards viable Moon colonies, enhanced Earth observation, communication in a hyper-connected world, and more.

We’re fueled by a pioneering spirit that carries us beyond. And together we enable highly skilled people to continually push boundaries and tackle big challenges requiring solutions that endure and inspire.

Are you ready to launch the next stage of your career in the new space economy? We would love to hear from you!

We’re on the hunt for a Junior Systems Engineer in our Geointelligence Engineering Team at our Richmond office.

Our mission is to turn data into insight. From detecting changes in fragile ecosystems to monitoring northern ice floes and shipping routes, our near-real time data of Earth observation and the environment makes our Geointelligence team a leader in geospatial imagery, ground stations, enterprise geospatial systems and defence programs.

As a member of the Engineering team you will work on our programs such as Chorus Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) Satellite, Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC), Square Kilometer Array (SKA) radio telescope, Aeronautical Navigation products, and Marine Insights products. You will work as part of a technical team to develop new capabilities, enhance existing capabilities and deliver solutions to our customers.

As part of your growth and development we will work with you to establish your development actions alongside regular progress reviews. You are likely to move through various projects to gain the experience and knowledge to progress your career with us.

Role

As part of the Systems Engineering team, the individual will work with other engineers in a multi-disciplinary team environment to create and deliver engineering solutions to our customers in a cost-effective way.

Responsibilities

As a Intermediate Engineer – Systems Security, you may have a wide range of responsibilities that include:

• Developing security related artefacts supporting secure systems development;
• Investigation and analysis of security tools for use in the development, assessment and test of secure systems;
• Investigation and integration of tools and technologies to be incorporated into the MDA DevOps environments;
• Tracing customer requirements to conceptual designs and preparing associated documentation (e.g. specifications, test plans, reports);
• Support threat-risk assessments;
• Work with development and operational staff to coordinate network vulnerability and compliance scanning;
• Apply knowledge of IT infrastructure to facilitate the process of evaluating security risks and controls;
• Evaluating, analyzing, developing, testing, and recommending specific solutions in response to specific security guidelines or industry best practices;
• Working hands on in a lab and integration environment;
• Supporting work planning and cost estimates during at many points in the project lifecycle; and
• Maintain an in-depth understanding of the security environment and the associated infrastructure.

You will support intermediate and senior engineers in the above tasks and have opportunities for career growth.

Required Experience

• Must possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science
• Have familiarity with:
  • One or more of these areas: Network Security principles and practice, Vulnerability Analysis, Threat Risk Assessment, Threat Modelling, Operating System Hardening;
  • One or more of the following products: Microsoft Enterprise network suite of software, Alientvault, Nessus, VMware vSphere, ESXi & vCenter,
  • SAST and DAST tools;
  • DevOps tools and processes; and
  • Information Security best practices;
• Possess excellent problem solving skills;
• Be a self-starter with the ability to perform in a dynamic working environment; and
• Have a team-friendly attitude and willingness to learn.

We’re a dream team of purpose-driven, collaborative and passionate people, and we are constantly looking for others to join #TeamMDA to ignite new and innovative approaches to problem-solving that push us forward to improve life on and above Earth. If you’re excited to expand our place in space and driven to inspire the next generation, we’ll take you there.

We have entered a new era of exploration and development, and MDA welcomes all who yearn to suit up and be part of it. An equal opportunity employer prizing diversity, integrity and collaboration, we are committed to growing MDA’s and Canada’s leadership in this next golden age.

Comments/Special Considerations

Successful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at the SECRET status level, and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP).

MDA provides competitive compensation and benefits packages for its employees at all locations. As a team member of MDA, you and your qualified dependents are eligible to participate in a benefit plan that ensures a comprehensive level of protection through competitive health care including; extended healthcare and flexible drug plans, dental and vision benefits, disability income protection, life insurance, group retirement savings plans; and an employee and family assistance program.

MDA is proud to provide accommodation(s) during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodations, please indicate this on your application/cover letter and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

The compensation range for this position is $70,000 - $93,000 annually. The specific compensation offered will be based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.