Contract Term: 12 months with possible extension

Location

• This role is a hybrid or onsite position and must be filled by individuals residing within the National Capital Region (NCR).

Hourly Pay

• $80.50-$105.50 per hour

(This represents the expected hourly compensation for this role.)

Vacancy Status

• This posting is for an existing contract vacancy.

Tasks / Deliverables
Summary of Role
The Security Engineer will support a Defence client in the design, implementation, integration, and validation of security solutions for Military Command and Control (C2) and Land C4ISR systems. The resource will contribute to secure system architectures, network and communication security, identity and access management, endpoint protection, and defence-in-depth strategies. The role also includes supporting security assessments, resolving security issues, and producing technical documentation in support of system delivery and accreditation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and integrate security controls and solutions within complex network and system architectures.
• Design and implement communication and network security solutions (e.g., enterprise VPN solutions).
• Design and implement identity and access management (IAM) solutions, including identification and authorization mechanisms.
• Design and implement endpoint protection solutions.
• Design and implement defence-in-depth security architectures.
• Analyze, evaluate, and resolve system security-related issues.
• Design, execute, and validate security assessment and test strategies.
• Provide technical advice, guidance, and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Contribute to and lead technical security activities within multidisciplinary teams.
• Prepare technical concept documents, system specifications, and technical proposals.

Requirements

• Security Clearance: Must be eligible for Secret level Federal Security Clearance (generally requires 10 years of residence in Canada)
• Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada
• Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in software, computer, systems, electrical, or a suitable engineering or technical field from a recognized post-secondary institution (mandatory)
  • Master’s degree in a related engineering or technical field is an asset
• Certifications: CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) certification is mandatory

• Minimum 5 years (60 months) of demonstrated experience as a Security Engineer on Military Command and Control systems is mandatory.
• Must have 72 months experience in the last 96 months in at least 5 of the following areas:

• Designing and integrating security controls/solutions in network architectures
• Designing and implementing network and communication security (e.g., VPN)
• Designing and implementing IAM solutions
• Designing and implementing endpoint protection solutions
• Designing and implementing defence-in-depth solutions
• Analyzing and resolving system security issues
• Designing and validating security assessment and test strategies

• Minimum 24 months of experience preparing technical concept documents, system specifications, and technical proposals in IT / engineering domains

Language Requirements

• Proficiency in English (spoken and written) is required for this role.

Use of Artificial Intelligence

• Artificial intelligence may be used in the screening or assessment of applicants for this role.

Additional Information

• Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process upon request.

Application Process

• Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.