Lead Cyber Implementation Architect

CAE Inc; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 91,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Pension plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Health and wellness programs

Career development opportunities

Job summary

CAE Defence & Security Canada is seeking a Cyber Implementation Specialist to support the design, integration, implementation, and sustainment of cybersecurity solutions across Defence & Security Canada programs. This role is embedded within the D&S Canada architecture team and supports both project delivery and in-service operations.

The successful candidate will lead cybersecurity controls implementation, translate contractual requirements into technical architectures, and collaborate with

Qualifications

• Current Government of Canada security clearance.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in cybersecurity architecture, implementation, or related cybersecurity function.
• Experience working within defense, aerospace, government, or other regulated environments.
• Knowledge of Canadian government cybersecurity frameworks and compliance requirements, including: NIST 800-171, NIST 800-172, ITSG-33, CCCS publications and guidance.
• Experience with virtualized environments such as VMware, VDI, or similar technologies.
• Experience with network segmentation and secure cloud environments, including Microsoft Azure Protected B environments or comparable secure cloud solutions.
• Experience with cybersecurity technologies including firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, and endpoint protection.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Strong communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead the cybersecurity architecture & implementation across D&S Canada programs.
• Translate contractual cybersecurity requirements into implementation plans and architectures.
• Provide guidance and templates for cybersecurity documentation for proposal and program delivery.
• Serve as primary cybersecurity lead for assigned programs advising on Government of Canada requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering and IT teams to validate tools and secure deployment of virtualized environments.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to support cybersecurity compliance across programs.
• Support cybersecurity operations activities including vulnerability management and incident response planning.

Skills

Cybersecurity architecture

Project delivery leadership

Stakeholder engagement

English communication

Security clearance

Regulated environments experience

Cloud security (Azure)

Tools

VMware

VDI

Microsoft Azure Protected B

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

SIEM

Endpoint protection

Job description

CAE Defence & Security Canada is seeking a Cyber Implementation Specialist to support the design, integration, implementation, and sustainment of cybersecurity solutions across Defence & Security Canada programs. This role is embedded within the D&S Canada architecture team and supports both project delivery and in-service operations.

The successful candidate will lead cybersecurity controls implementation, translate contractual requirements into technical architectures, and collaborate with