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 Specialist 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 DIMSecur/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
RegularCAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.
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.
If you don't see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed in the job posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process. If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at CAECarrieres-Careers@cae.com
About CAE
At CAE, we equip people in critical roles with the expertise and solutions to create a safer world.
As a technology company, we digitalize the physical world, deploying software-based simulation training and critical operations support solutions. Above all else, we empower pilots, cabin crew, airlines, and defence and security forces to perform at their best every day and when the stakes are the highest. Around the globe, we’re everywhere customers need us to be with more than 13,000 employees in approximately 250 sites and training locations in over 40 countries. CAE represents more than 75 years of industry firsts—the highest-fidelity flight and mission simulators as well as training programs powered by digital technologies. We embed sustainability in everything we do. Today and tomorrow, we’ll make sure our customers are ready for the moments that matter.