Sr Engineer– Product Security / Cyber Security

MDA Space; Brampton; On-site; CAD 109,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

MDA Space is seeking a Senior Engineer in Product Security/Cyber Security to join their Robotics and Space Operations Team in Brampton. The role involves developing security policies, leading teams, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in security engineering and a strong understanding of government contracts.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Support accommodations during recruitment

Qualifications

• 10+ years of assurance or security engineering experience.
• Experience with NIST SP800-53 for system delivery and accreditation.
• Certifications such as CCSP, CISM, OSCP are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement security policies, procedures, and verification plans.
• Lead security acceptance and accreditation processes.
• Coordinate security efforts across MDA programs and teams.

Skills

Cloud Computing

Network Defense

Identity & Privileged Access Management

Vulnerability Management

Threat Risk Assessment

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

SIEM

IDS

IPS

EDR

Privileged Management

Job description

Sr Engineer– Product Security / Cyber Security

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Company Overview
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.

We are seeking a Senior S&MA Engineer – Security in our Robotics and Space Operations Team at our Brampton Office. You will work on programs such as Canada Arm 3 and MDA Skymaker products, developing new capabilities, enhancing existing ones, and delivering solutions to our customers.

The Position

As a Senior S&MA Engineer - Security, you will develop divisional policies, procedures, and verification plans for the cybersecurity aspects of MDA’s Robotics and Space Operations products. You will lead your team, collaborate with customers and technical teams, and support the development of secure, reliable, and cost-effective systems.

The ideal candidate will possess a blend of security expertise, product assurance engineering experience, and familiarity with government and defense contracts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement security policies, procedures, and verification plans aligned with product needs.
• Support security requirements, designs, and solutions based on customer and industry standards.
• Lead security acceptance and accreditation processes.
• Create security-related artifacts such as engineering plans, budgets, and reports.
• Review subcontractor design material for compliance.
• Support verification plans for security aspects.
• Ensure Secure Software Development Lifecycle practices are followed.
• Participate in Product Security Incident Response Team (PSIRT).
• Coordinate security efforts across MDA programs and teams.
• Mentor security personnel.

Mandatory Experience and Skills

• 10+ years of assurance or security engineering experience.
• Experience in Cloud Computing, Network Defense, Identity & Privileged Access Management, Vulnerability Management, Threat Risk Assessment.
• Threat and Risk Assessment experience using HTRA methodology.
• Experience with system delivery and accreditation against NIST SP800-53.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Understanding of government project delivery processes.
• Experience with NIST SP-800 standards, ISO/IEC, DISA STIGs, CIS, SANS.
• Experience with security technologies like SIEM, IDS, IPS, EDR, Privileged Management.
• Knowledge of security testing methodologies, threat modeling, and application security standards (OWASP, DREAD, PASTA).
• Certifications such as CCSP, CISM, OSCP are advantageous.

Education

A degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field from an accredited institution is preferred. Equivalent work experience with certifications will also be considered.

Additional Considerations

Successful candidates must obtain and maintain security clearance at the reliability status level and pass security assessments for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP).

We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive workplace. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and support accommodations during the recruitment process.

The salary range for this position is $109,000 - $150,000 annually, based on qualifications and experience.