Manager, Security Operations

Operations Full Time Markham, ON $100,000 - $120,000 CAD per year
NordSpace ( is a Canadian startup with the mission to advance life on Earth, from space. NordSpace is committed to extremely rapid innovation and development of the most ambitious aerospace projects with the most ambitious team. With divisions spanning everything from space robotics to satellites to rockets, NordSpace is driven to bring space closer to Earth and inspire generations of space explorers.
About the RoleThe Manager of Security Operations role is a hands-on leadership role that owns NordSpace’s security function across all its facilities in Ontario and Newfoundland, supporting launch vehicle, satellite and space systems, and spaceport launch site programs. Operating in a demanding space-systems R&D, manufacturing and launch environment with controlled goods, classified work, and regulated launch operations, this role holds the company’s key federal security designations (Controlled Goods Program Designated Official, Facility Security Clearance Company Security Officer, and Transport Canada Company Security Officer) and is accountable for regulatory compliance, physical and data security, and the protection of NordSpace’s people, physical assets, and intellectual property. The person in this role shall bring the experience to advise senior leadership, drive a proactive security culture in a collaborative manner, and be hands on to make sure security measures are always active and followed. Frequent travel between company locations in ON and NL will be required.
Responsibilities
Own NordSpace’s enterprise security program across headquarters, manufacturing, test, and spaceport sites in Ontario and Newfoundland, setting security strategy and policy, reporting to senior leadership, and holding accountability for the protection of people, hardware, data, and IP.
Meet and maintain the company’s federal security requirements by serving as the registered Designated Official under the Controlled Goods Program (Defence Production Act) and as Company Security Officer for the Facility Security Clearance under the Contract Security Program (PSPC), including the CGP Security Plan, personnel security assessments, Document Safeguarding Capability, Reliability Status and Secret clearances, and Contract Security Manual obligations on classified and protected contracts.
Act as Company Security Officer for the spaceport and launch operations, developing and exercising site security plans (restricted-area access, perimeter protection, screening, launch-campaign security, and emergency response) that meet Transport Canada security requirements and applicable launch-site regulatory obligations.
Support export control and clearance by assisting with classification, permit and licence applications (Global Affairs Canada), ITAR/EAR handling and technical assistance agreements, technology control plans, and foreign-visitor and foreign-national access controls, in coordination with Policy and Government Relations.
Drive physical and data security policy across all sites, including access control, CCTV, visitor and contractor management, secure storage, information classification and marking, controlled-data enclaves, secure transfer, and incident response, working with IT on NIST-based controls.
Design and deliver onboarding, annual, and role-based security training;
run drills, audits, risk assessments, and insider-threat reporting, and maintain the records required by each regulator.
Serve as the primary security point of contact for regulators, customers, auditors, local authorities, and law enforcement;
lead inspections and close findings to completion.
Lead and develop security staff and guard-force contractors across ON and NL, and manage the security budget, vendors, and systems.
Qualifications
Diploma or degree in security, risk management, engineering, business, or a related field, or equivalent experience. CPP, PSP, CISSP, or CISM certifications are an asset.
7+ years of progressive security experience in defence and/or aerospace, including real-time aerospace operations such as a spaceport, airport, or aerodrome, with accountability for a full program or site.
Able to obtain and maintain Government of Canada Secret-level security clearance and Security Assessment Authorization under the Controlled Goods Program (Defence Production Act) as conditions of their employment.
Experience acting as a CGP Designated Official or Alternate DO, and as a CSO or ACSO under the Contract Security Program.
Working knowledge of the Controlled Goods Program, Contract Security Manual, Security of Information Act, Transport Canada security regulations, and Canadian export controls. ITAR/EAR experience is an asset.
Proven track record developing security policy, delivering training, and passing regulator inspections and audits.
Demonstrated leadership: able to influence at all levels, coach staff and executives alike, and manage multiple compliance programs concurrently. Comfortable engaging with regulatory and law enforcement bodies.
Split between office and on-the-floor presence in a manufacturing environment. Regular travel between Ontario and Newfoundland sites, including launch-campaign deployments. Valid Ontario G-class (or equivalent) driver’s license with a clean record.
This posting is for an existing vacancy. Thank you to all who apply. Candidates who are successfully selected for an interview will be notified by email.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada and able to obtain and maintain Government of Canada Secret-level security clearance and Security Assessment Authorization under the Controlled Goods Program (Defence Production Act) as conditions of their employment.
Compensation will be determined at the Company’s discretion, based on job-related factors, which may include, but are not limited to, relevant knowledge, skills, experience, and education and/or training. NordSpace encourages all qualified applicants to apply, even if the posted salary range does not align with their expectations.
NordSpace is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates;
all hiring decisions are based on merit and job-related qualifications, without discrimination on any ground protected by the Ontario Human Rights Code. Accommodations are available on request at any stage of the selection process — please contact View email address on ca.hrm.tc.
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