General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada

defence and security

CybersecuritySystemEngineering,Air&Naval

CA$100–145k Ottawa, Ontario, Canada FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for mid candidates.

The Brief

“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.

defence and security
Problems you'll solve

practical problem-solving; solve complex Cybersecurity requirements

Eligibility 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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