Senior IT Specialist: Cloud & Cyber Defense

CAE USA; Altus (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Safe work environment

Autonomy to take initiative

Professional development

Job summary

CAE USA Inc. is seeking an IT Specialist (Programmer/Operator) to support the IT Lead in maintaining central network servers, end-user workstations, and cloud services for a CAE training environment. The role includes system configuration, security monitoring, incident response, and DoD‑compliant operations.

You will implement secure cloud environments, manage IAM/MFA/RBAC, and perform vulnerability assessments while staying current with security trends and best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in MIS, CS, IT or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of IT experience in relevant environments.
• Ability to obtain IAT Level III within six months of probation.
• Experience with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• U.S. citizenship required for security clearance due to DoD contract.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy and manage secure cloud environments aligned to NIST, ISO 27001, FedRAMP.
• Administer systems on secure government networks and enforce cybersecurity requirements.
• Configure IAM, MFA and RBAC for cloud and on‑prem systems.
• Implement and monitor security controls (IDS/IPS, SIEM, endpoint protection).
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing; mitigate risks.
• Manage networking (firewalls, VPNs, load balancers) for secure connectivity.
• Develop and maintain incident response plans and DR plans.
• Provide guidance on cloud and cybersecurity practices to staff.

Skills

Cloud security

IAM/MFA/RBAC

Vulnerability assessment

SIEM

Endpoint security

Linux administration

Windows server admin

Education

Bachelor's degree in MIS/CS/IT

Tools

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

ACAS

Job description

CAE USA Inc. is seeking an IT Specialist (Programmer/Operator) to support the IT Lead in maintaining central network servers, end-user workstations, and cloud services for a CAE training environment. The role includes system configuration, security monitoring, incident response, and DoD‑compliant operations.

You will implement secure cloud environments, manage IAM/MFA/RBAC, and perform vulnerability assessments while staying current with security trends and best practices.