Senior Cybersecurity Architect

MDA Space; Richmond; On-site; CAD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

MDA Space, a leader in space technology, seeks a Senior Cybersecurity Architect to enhance security in its operations. The role involves designing robust security systems, assessing risks, and mentoring teams, contributing to a pivotal area of the business. Ideal candidates will possess substantial experience in cybersecurity and relevant educational credentials. This position offers competitive compensation and is located in Richmond, Canada.

Benefits

Health care

Dental

Vision

Disability income protection

Life insurance

Group retirement plans

Employee assistance programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of direct cybersecurity experience.
• Strong technical knowledge in various cybersecurity tools.
• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise-class security systems.
• Identify and communicate security threats and design mitigation strategies.
• Mentor within broader IT and cyber security teams.

Skills

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

University degree in computer science or related engineering field

College diploma in related cyber security studies

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or similar

Tools

SIEM

Antivirus

Email security

EDR solutions

Networking

Firewall

Proxies

Identity and Access Management

Privileged Access Management

Cybersecurity assessment frameworks (NIST, ISO, PCI-DSS)

Virtual and cloud environments

Job description

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Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space (TSX : MDA) is a trusted mission partner to the global space industry. A robotics, satellite systems and geointelligence pioneer with a 55-year+ story of world firsts and more than 450 missions, MDA Space is a global leader in communications satellites, Earth and space observation, and space exploration and infrastructure. The MDA Space team of more than 3,400 space experts in Canada, the US and the UK has the knowledge and know-how to turn an audacious customer vision into an achievable mission – bringing to bear a one-of-a-kind mix of experience, engineering excellence and wide-eyed wonder that’s been in our DNA since day one. For those who dream big and push boundaries on the ground and in the stars to change the world for the better, we’ll take you there.

The Role

The Senior Cybersecurity Architect is responsible for designing and implementing security processes and technology that enables the business to meet objectives while managing security risks. You are the senior security subject matter expert who is anticipating and planning for emerging security risks. This role reports to the Director, Cybersecurity.

Job Responsibilities

• Design, build and implement enterprise-class security systems for a production environment
• Align standards, frameworks and security with overall business and technology strategy
• Identify and communicate current and emerging security threats
• Design security architecture elements to mitigate threats as they emerge
• Create solutions that balance business requirements with information and cyber security requirements
• Identify security design gaps in existing and proposed architectures and recommend changes or enhancements
• Design measurable KPI / KRI to monitor effectiveness of all solutions and programs
• Serve as subject matter expert and escalation point for high impact security events
• Mentor within broader IT, cyber and security teams.

Education / Qualifications Needed

• University degree in computer science or related engineering field
• College diploma in related cyber security studies with additional cyber security certifications
• Minimum of 5 years of direct cybersecurity experience, or 10 years blended with general IT experience
• Knowledge designing for and implementing Zero Trust principles
• Strong technical knowledge working with SIEM, antivirus, email security and EDR solutions
• Strong technical knowledge of networking, firewall, proxies
• Strong technical knowledge of Identity and Access Management along with Privileged Access Management.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity assessment frameworks (NIST, ISO, PCI-DSS, etc.)
• Strong working knowledge of virtual and cloud environments
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or similar (CISA, CISM, GIAC, etc.)
• Excellent communication skills with diverse audiences, strong critical thinking and analytical skills
• Strong leadership, project and team-building skills, including leading teams and driving projects across departments
• Demonstrated ability to identify risks related to business processes, operations, information security programs and technology projects
• Ability to explain technical topics to non-technical stakeholders

Special Considerations

Successful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at the secret level, pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP), and be able to obtain higher clearances.

MDA Space offers competitive compensation and benefits, including health care, dental, vision, disability income protection, life insurance, group retirement plans, and employee assistance programs.

MDA Space is committed to diversity and inclusion, treating all employees and candidates with respect. Assistance or accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.

The compensation range for this position is $105,000 - $125,000 annually, based on qualifications and experience.

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