About This Role

As a CAE D&S Canada – IT Operations Specialist some of your duties that you will be responsible for working and managing various technologies, reviewing, and approving security requests, analyzing, and improving security tools and controls, creating security reports and metrics, working as subject matter experts (SMEs) in incident response and investigations, and providing security support as required for our client Military training centres in Canada. This position will be located in CAE’s Ottawa office with some travel to CAE’s training centres across Canada. Ability to obtain a Canadian government security clearance at Secret or higher is a mandatory requirement. 

As an IT Operations Specialist, you will have a strong background in information security, network security, and cybersecurity best practices. You will also have excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills. You will work closely with other security professionals, IT staff, and business stakeholders to ensure the security and compliance of our organization. 

Responsibilities 

Monitor and maintain DLP policies and procedures to prevent unauthorized access, use, disclosure, modification, or destruction of data 

Manage and configure various cyber technologies, such as firewalls, antivirus, encryption, VPN, SIEM, IDS/IPS, etc. 

Review and approve security requests, such as privileged access rights, firewall rules, software installation, etc. 

Analyze and improve security tools, processes, and controls to enhance the security posture and performance of our network and systems 

Create and update security reports, dashboards, and metrics to measure and communicate the effectiveness of security operations 

Monitor and audit security configurations and compliance using Microsoft 

Sentinel, Microsoft Defender, security tools maintain security policies, standards, detections, and guidelines 

Provide cloud security guidance and best practices to internal and external stakeholders 

Work as SMEs in incident response, providing technical guidance, coordination,  and support to respond to and recover from security incidents 

Provide security support for our clients, such as conducting security assessments, audits, tests, and reviews, and providing security recommendations and solutions 

Research and stay updated on the latest Cybersecurity trends, threats, vulnerabilities, and best practices 

Participate in security awareness and training programs for staff and clients 

Role Breakdown 

Day to Day IT Security Operations activities– 80% 

KPI’s, Metrics, and reporting – 10% 

Participating in Critical Security Incidents – 10% 

Requirements 

Government of Canada Security clearance at Secret or higher.  

This position does not support remote work. 

Minimum 3 years of experience in Cybersecurity operations, preferably in a Government of Canada military environment. 

Ability travel to various Canadian Training centres required. 

Professional certification in Cybersecurity, such as CISSP, 

CCSP, CISM, SANS, AWS, Azure Sentinel, etc. 

Proficient in DLP and other Cybersecurity technologies, tools, and frameworks 

Knowledge of Cybersecurity standards, regulations, and best practices, such as 

CPCSC, ISO 27001, NIST, PCI DSS, GDPR, CMMC, etc. 

Familiarity with security tools and services, such as Sentinel, AWS Security 

Hub, Azure Security Center, etc. 

Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills in both English and French 

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment 

Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively 

Ability to think critically and creatively to solve complex security problems 

Ability to fill in other roles and duties as required 

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field (asset) 

Position Type                       

CAE 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 diversity, equity, and inclusion. As \"One CAE,\" we take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, Veteran status, age, or other legally protected characteristics.  

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. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please get in touch with us at rh-hr@cae.com.