About This Role
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 and D&S Canada future , 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
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-MExperience 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.Experience supporting Government of Canada defense programs.Familiarity with military simulation and training environments.French is an asset, but the working language will be EnglishPay Range
$125,700 CAD - $175,700 CAD
Position Type
Regular
CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.
Equal Opportunity Employer