General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada
defence and security
CybersecuritySystemEngineering,Air&Naval
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“Cybersecurity System Engineering, Air & Naval at General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada. Skills: Cybersecurity, System Engineering, Security Architecture, Vulnerability Assessment. Develop security strategies. Design secure systems”
What You'll Achieve.
ensure that our systems and products are designed and developed based on sound security principles; ensure system resilience against real-world threats; demonstrate assurance through evidence-based testing
Industry & Context.
practical problem-solving; solve complex Cybersecurity requirements
registered with the Canadian Controlled Goods program, security assessed workforce, obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance, gain access to technical data, classified areas, information subject to international regulations, eligible to work in Canada
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent, 5+ years of related experience in Cyber, Experience supporting the engineering development of secure systems, understanding of Linux security, container security (Docker/Podman), vulnerability scanning, vulnerability assessment tools, Familiarity with DISA STIGs, frameworks like ITSG‑33, NIST 800-171/172, NIST RMF, Experience conducting technical security testing, system, network, or application assessments, Experience supporting vulnerability management workflows, CVE/CWE tracking and remediation, Familiarity generating and maintaining SBOMs (SPDX or CycloneDX format) with CVE mapping, Effective communicator, interpersonal skills, positive attitude, ability to motivate others through collaborative leadership, Excellent time management skills, must be eligible to work in Canada, ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance
Nice to Have
ideally in military environments, Kubernetes a plus
What You'll Do.
Develop security strategies
Design secure systems
Implement cybersecurity solutions
Support stakeholder engagement
Identify regulatory requirements
Evaluate system security architecture
Select system security architecture
Establish system security architecture
Develop cybersecurity controls
Conduct threat modeling
Conduct vulnerability assessments
Perform technical security assessments
Ensure cybersecurity frameworks adhere
Conduct Threat Risk Analysis
Conduct impact analysis
Conduct vulnerability testing
Develop Security Test Procedures
Author Security Test Procedures
Execute Security Test Procedures
Verify System Security Requirements
Validate System Security Requirements
Support internal audits
Support external audits
Author security artifacts
Maintain security artifacts
Author SA&A documentation
Maintain SA&A documentation
Mentor less senior team members
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Support stakeholder engagement; collaborative leadership; working as part of a team
Communication Scope
Effective communicator; interpersonal skills
Full Job Description
Build bold. Deliver impact. Win together. At General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada, we’re not just engineering technology — we’re shaping the future of defence and security. Our teams design and deliver advanced, mission-critical solutions that enhance national security, strengthen communities, and protect the people we serve. If you’re looking for meaningful work that contributes to a safer, more secure world, you’ll find purpose here. Every day, your skills will directly impact programs that matter. General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada has an opportunity for a new Cybersecurity Engineer to join our Air & Naval division. Our team is growing and looking for additional team members to help solve complex Cybersecurity requirements. In this role you will develop security strategies, design secure systems, and implement cybersecurity solutions to ensure that our systems and products are designed and developed based on sound security principles. This position includes hands-on security assessment and technical validation activities to ensure system resilience against real-world threats. Responsibilities include: * Support stakeholder engagement by identifying regulatory requirements, the Security Assessment and Accreditation (SA&A) process to be applied, and obtains concurrence from SA&A authorities on the identified information protection needs * Evaluate, select, and establish the system security architecture and develop cybersecurity controls * Conduct threat modeling and vulnerability assessments to refine system defenses and enhance resilience * Perform technical security assessments of operating systems, containerized environments (Docker/Podman), and applications to evaluate real-world exploitability * Ensure cybersecurity frameworks adhere to military and industry standards such as NIST RMF, ITSG-33, DISA STIGs, and FIPS * Conduct Threat Risk Analysis, impact analysis, and vulnerability testing, including proof-of-concept validation where appropriate * Devel
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