Senior Cybersystems Security Engineer

About the role

The Naval Programs team is present at the main locations where Lockheed Martin Canada Inc. carries out projects in Canada (Kanata, Montreal, Dartmouth); employment opportunities are available at all these locations to support naval combat systems programs and proposal capture activities. The successful candidate will serve as a Cyber Systems Security Engineer member of the naval development team within a multidisciplinary team environment to perform tasks such as requirements verification and validation, support for security test activities, and analysis and resolution of issues related to multiple subsystems. The Cyber Systems Security Engineer will develop cybersecurity solutions to ensure the confidentiality, availability and integrity of computer systems across national and international programs.

Responsibilities

This will include creating cybersecurity architectures and other security elements for multiple computer systems, including:

• Designing and implementing structures to counter malware and hacker intrusion into very large and complex military systems
• Information segregation (separation of classified and unclassified information)
• System security requirements as well as security assessment and authorization
• System accountability and access control methodologies

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or equivalent cybersecurity engineering accreditations
• At least five years of professional experience in cybersecurity, systems engineering or a related field
• Ability to obtain NATO Secret security clearance in a timely manner
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non‑technical engineering and management staff as well as with personnel assigned to related tasks
• Ability to solve difficult problems within a team environment
• High degree of initiative and autonomy
• Ability to adapt and perform duties in a dynamic environment

Additional desired skills

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certificate or equivalent experience
• Strong knowledge of WindChill™
• Familiarity with DOORS™ (dynamic object‑oriented requirements management)
• Good knowledge of Cameo™
• Ability to manage multiple, sometimes conflicting priorities while progressing key tasks
• Knowledge of SysML (System Modelling Language) or other object‑oriented design methods
• Experience with Agile methodologies
• Experience in the defence sector
• Experience in software or systems architecture (virtualization, network topology, cyber‑configuration, automated health monitoring, operating environment, etc.)
• Storage technologies
• Data or network security
• Docker, Kubernetes or OpenStack
• Network engineering experience

Language requirements

Proficiency in English is required for this role so the candidate can perform all duties. The position requires daily communication with a virtual team outside of Quebec and with various organization members, clients and suppliers located outside Canada. For engineering positions, the candidate must also be able to read or edit technical documents from our primary clients and draft technical documents for those clients.

Security requirements

Controlled Goods Program (controls for sensitive and regulated goods).

Required security clearance: NATO Secret.

What we offer

• Flexible and compressed work schedules, with the possibility of taking Friday off and part‑time remote work
• Competitive compensation
• Time to recover with vacation, personal days, statutory holidays and parental leave
• Comprehensive family medical, dental and vision coverage available from day one, including: Virtual healthcare (24/7 access to health professionals), Wellness spending account to support your wellness journey, Employee and family assistance program (EFAP) with free in‑person counselling sessions, Travel medical insurance, On‑site fitness facilities at our main offices
• Registered retirement savings plan with company matching contributions from day one and access to financial advisors
• Employee discounts on goods, services and recreational activities
• Access to a wide range of development tools to enhance your skills and/or advance your career, including: Free learning resources via a modern, engaging platform, Tuition assistance program, Professional membership reimbursement, Self‑directed mentorship