Information Systems Security Manager

About This Role

Who We Are:

• CAE Vision: Our vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in defense and security, and civil aviation by revolutionizing our customers’ training and critical operations with digitally immersive solutions to elevate safety, efficiency and readiness.
• CAE Defense & Security Mission: CAE's Defense and Security business unit focuses on helping prepare military customers to develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness.
• CAE Values: Empowerment, Innovation, Excellence, Integrity and OneCAE make us who we are and we strive to make a difference in the world while helping each other succeed.

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package and flexibility that promotes work-life balance.
• A work environment where all employees are valued, respected and safe.
• Freedom to succeed by enabling team members to deliver, take initiatives and make decisions.
• Recognition, professional development, advancement and having fun!

As an Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) you will join the CAE USA, Inc. Classified Cyber Security Team supporting Department of Defense (DoD) programs to ensure classified information systems meet cyber security requirements and government directives.

• Integrate the Classified Cyber Security Program function with the Program Management leadership team to execute strategic cyber security goals of the assigned portfolio.
• Assist program personnel at offsite locations to ensure compliance with USG certification requirements and proper training to execute the cybersecurity program.
• Provide direct leadership and mentorship to Cyber Security Professional team members executing on tactical milestones.
• Serve as the primary liaison with various government Authorizing Officials (AO) for business within their area of responsibility.
• Interpret the Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide (JSIG) and conduct cyber risk assessment activities, including vulnerability analysis, mitigation solutions and ensure proper security implementation of the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Develop system documentation for authorization, security management, and continuous monitoring of both networked and standalone information systems.
• Ensure security controls are implemented and operating as intended during all phases of the information system lifecycle.
• Coordinate and drive continuous monitoring activities in accordance with DoD requirements using SIEM and cybersecurity toolsets.
• Perform hardware/software configuration management.
• Conduct technical investigative activities, data integrity containments and assist with reports of investigation for IA related security events.
• Coordinate with cyber systems security engineers, system architects, and developers to oversee the development of secure technical solutions.
• Participate in implementation of current and future security domains and architectures, including those introducing new service areas.

• Graduate degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience, OR bachelor’s degree in STEM discipline and minimum 7 years of prior relevant experience.
• Currently possess an active DoD 8570.01‑M IAM level III certified credential (e.g., CISSP, CISM, GSLC).
• Subject‑matter expert regarding security standards and frameworks, rules and regulations, and system trust principals such as FIPS, NIST SP 800 series, JSIG, DAAPM, and/or ICD.
• Experience managing cybersecurity requirements and/or team(s) operating in collateral, Special Access Programs (SAP) and/or Specialized Compartmentalized Information (SCI) environments for an enterprise/major business portfolio of programs.
• Experience interfacing with internal/external customers (DCSA, AO/DAO, GCAs, IT, Program Managers, Program Engineering, Cyber Architects/Engineers, etc.).
• Experience leading the authorization and approval (A&A) of classified information systems.
• Experience managing people and technical resources.
• Excellent communication skills, oral and written.
• Strong critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Self‑motivated and possesses good written, verbal, listening, and…