IT Security Specialist I

10 Minutes ago • 5 Years +

IT & Infrastructure

Job Description

As a Product Cybersecurity Specialist at CAE, you will be responsible for creating and implementing comprehensive security solutions, including policies, standards, controls, and processes. You will ensure technological monitoring, compliance, and risk management, collaborating closely with the risk management team. This role involves working on CAE's advanced products such as flight simulators, virtual solutions, and medical equipment, contributing to a safer, smarter world.

Good To Have:

One or more valid or in-progress certifications: CISSP, GSEC, CISA, CISM.
TOGAF or SASBA certification.
Practical knowledge of regulatory and industrial data security standards (e.g., ITAR, CG, NIST, RGDP, JSP, CIS, CMMC).
Knowledge of ISO 27001/27002, ITIL, and COBIT frameworks and standards.
Knowledge of distributed system paradigms, shared memory between processes, HLA, real-time infrastructure, and virtualization.

Must Have:

Act as a cybersecurity specialist for CAE products.
Participate in product development projects for defense, civil aviation, and healthcare markets.
Participate in defining cybersecurity architecture, managing obsolescence, and proposing cybersecurity solution components for CAE products.
Design and implement security measures and data recovery plans.
Support installation, configuration, and validation activities.
Participate in upgrading security solutions in the context of product updates.
Inspect hardware to detect vulnerable access points and establish the mitigation plan.
Act as a security expert and provide training to engineering teams as needed.
Review security requirements for products (patches, controls, operating system evolution).
Collaborate with management to ensure security recommendations comply with company, product, and client procedures.
Collaborate with engineering departments to improve security compliance, manage risks, and strengthen the effectiveness of existing solutions.
Build connections with the industry to understand trends and propose innovative ideas.
Recommend best practices to enhance security at all levels.
Minimum 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, software integration, and systems administration.
Knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems.
Knowledge of Cisco and Netgear network products.
Knowledge of firewalls and intrusion detection/prevention protocols.
Knowledge of vulnerability identification and log aggregation tools.

Perks:

Flexible benefits to choose what is important.
Defined benefit pension plan and group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).
Employee share ownership plan and numerous corporate discounts.
Physical wellness plan and complementary maternity benefits.
Flexible hours and "California Fridays" all year round.
Social and community activities throughout the year.

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About This Role

Product Cybersecurity Specialist

Here are some reasons why our staff members love working at CAE:

Meaningful work that promotes professional development
Opportunity to work and thrive in the technology industry
Collaborative work environment
Being part of a high-performance team

Your Mission

As a Product Cybersecurity Specialist, your mission is to create and implement various security solutions comprising policies, standards, controls, processes, and information security technological controls, ensure technological monitoring, compliance, and risk management in collaboration with the risk management team.

Every day you will be called upon to work on CAE's high-tech products, whether it's the full flight simulator, classrooms, virtual solutions, and medical equipment.

Your Roles and Main Responsibilities

Act as a cybersecurity specialist for CAE products
Participate in product development projects for the defense and security, civil aviation, and healthcare markets
Participate in defining the cybersecurity architecture, manage obsolescence, and propose cybersecurity solution components for CAE products.
Design and implement security measures and data recovery plans.
Support installation, configuration, and validation activities.
Participate in upgrading security solutions in the context of product updates.
Inspect hardware to detect vulnerable access points and establish the mitigation plan.
Act as a security expert and provide training, as needed, to the various engineering teams.
Review security requirements for products (patches, controls, operating system evolution).
Collaborate with management to ensure that security recommendations comply with company, product, and client procedures.
Collaborate with engineering departments to improve security compliance, manage risks, and strengthen the effectiveness of existing solutions.
Build connections with the industry to understand trends and propose innovative ideas.
Recommend best practices to enhance security at all levels.

As a Team Member

Be an inspiring and motivating colleague
Be a key contributor to the company's transformation
Share knowledge with team members and other colleagues
Contribute to a collaborative and stimulating work environment.
Be an agent of change and a promoter of Agile thinking.

Your Qualifications

Soft Skills:

Demonstrate a sense of collaboration (teamwork)
Bilingualism (French and English) required.
Up to 15% travel time

Technical Skills

Bachelor's degree in computer science or engineering.
A minimum of 5 years of experience, or a combination, in cybersecurity, software integration specialist, and systems administration (distributed or embedded systems).
Practical knowledge of CAE simulation products, electrical/software interface technologies, and CAE simulation frameworks.
One or more valid or in-progress certifications: CISSP, GSEC, CISA, CISM.
Knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems.
Knowledge of Cisco and Netgear network products.
Knowledge of firewalls and intrusion detection/prevention protocols.
TOGAF or SASBA certification, an asset.
Practical knowledge of regulatory and industrial data security standards (e.g., ITAR, CG, NIST, RGDP, JSP, CIS, CMMC), an asset.
Knowledge of ISO 27001/27002, ITIL, and COBIT frameworks and standards, an asset.
Knowledge of distributed system paradigms, shared memory between processes, HLA, real-time infrastructure, and virtualization, an asset.
Knowledge of vulnerability identification and log entry aggregation tools (e.g., Rapid 7 Insight VM, Kiwi Syslog, Splunk, other).

What We Have to Offer:

Benefits: fully flexible so you can choose what's important
Retirement: Defined benefit pension plan and group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Financial benefits: Employee share ownership plan and numerous corporate discounts
Personal and family programs: Physical wellness plan and complementary maternity benefits
Work-life balance: Flexible hours and "California Fridays" all year round
Fun at work: Social and community activities throughout the year!

Position Type Regular

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

All for building a safer, smarter world

Welcome to CAE! As a global leader in Civil Aviation and Defense & Security across 40 countries, we advance together as One CAE, fueled by thousands of passionate individuals operating in a culture where everyone can thrive. We hold ourselves accountable for building an inclusive community at every level, and our comprehensive benefits support you professionally and personally.

Together, we are All For shaping a future where safety, sustainability, and inclusivity lead the way. Join us and be part of something bigger—where your impact reaches beyond CAE and helps shape the world of tomorrow.