IT Security Solutions Architecture Specialist

CAE; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Ottawa is seeking a Cyber Implementation Specialist to lead the design and implementation of cybersecurity solutions. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in cybersecurity architecture, strong knowledge of Canadian government frameworks, and experience with security technologies. This position offers a regular employment type with opportunities for mentorship and collaboration across projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity architecture or implementation.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian government cybersecurity frameworks.
• Experience with security technologies, including firewalls and SIEM.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of cybersecurity controls and architecture.
• Serve as the primary cyber lead for current D&S Canada.
• Support in-service cybersecurity operations, including vulnerability management.

Skills

Cybersecurity architecture

Implementation experience

Knowledge of NIST frameworks

Virtualized environments

Security technologies

Tools

VMware

Azure Protect B

Job description

About This Role

Department: Defence & Security Canada

Location: Ottawa, Ontario

Reports to: IT Manager, Canadian Region (D&S Canada)

Position Summary

CAE Defence & Security Canada is seeking a Cyber Implementation Specialis t to lead the design, integration, and operationalization of cybersecurity solutions across all CAE D&S Canada programs. This role will be embedded within the D&S Canada architecture team, supporting project delivery and in-service sustainment.

Key Responsibilities

Cybersecurity Architecture & Implementation

- Lead the implementation of cybersecurity controls and architecture for current and Future programs .

- Translate contractual cybersecurity requirements (e.g., CDRLs, DIDs, Annex F matrices) into actionable architecture and implementation plans.

- Support the development and customization of reusable cybersecurity documentation templates for proposal and delivery phases.

Project Delivery & Technical Leadership

- Serve as the primary cyber lead for current D&S Canada, ensuring alignment with D IMSecur /PSPC guidelines .

- Participate in working groups, technical reviews, and client engagements to represent CAE’s cybersecurity posture.

- Coordinate with engineering and IT teams to validate tools and ensure secure deployment of virtualized environments.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

- Work closely with internal stakeholders (e.g., Digital Services, Engineering, Program Management) and external partners to ensure cybersecurity compliance.

- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior cyber staff and collaborate with the broader architecture team on cross-project initiatives.

Operational Support & Sustainment

- Support in-service cybersecurity operations, including vulnerability management, incident response planning, and compliance audits.

- Contribute to the development of SharePoint and Power BI content for cyber documentation and reporting.

Qualifications

Required

- Current Government of Canada Security clearance.

- 5 + years of experience in cybersecurity architecture or implementation, preferably in defense or aerospace.

- Strong knowledge of Canadian government cybersecurity frameworks and DND/PSPC compliance requirements. Specifically, NIST 800-171,172 , ITSG -33 and CCCS-M

- Experience with virtualized environments (e.g., VDI, VMware), network segmentation, and secure cloud (e.g., Azure Protect B) deployments.

- Experience with security technologies, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, SIEM, and endpoint protection.

Preferred

- Experience supporting Government of Canada defense programs.

- Familiarity with military simulation and training environments .

- French is an asset, but the working language will be English

Position Type

Regular

CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender indentity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by local laws.

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