ACSO Industrial Security Specialist

Company Overview

Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space (TSX:

MDA) is a trusted mission partner to the global space industry. A robotics, satellite systems and geointelligence pioneer with a 55‑year+ story of world firsts and more than 450 missions, MDA Space is a global leader in communications satellites, Earth and space observation, and space exploration and infrastructure. The MDA Space team of more than 4,000 space experts in Canada, the US and the UK has the knowledge and know‑how to turn an audacious customer vision into an achievable mission – bringing to bear a one‑of‑a‑kind mix of experience, engineering excellence and wide‑eyed wonder that’s been in our DNA since day one.

For those who dream big and push boundaries on the ground and in the stars to change the world for the better, we’ll take you there.

Reporting to the Manager Security & Compliance, the Security Specialist will support projects from a Government security compliance perspective. This individual will demonstrate sound judgement and anticipate risk to projects and timelines when obtaining Government security approval, assessing security requirements specific to projects, and communicating the same to both internal and external stakeholders.

Responsible for continuous improvement; anticipates stakeholder needs; demonstrates vision in advancing tools, technology, processes; well integrated in the Government security and controlled goods community to stay abreast of best practices.

Provides sound guidance and advice to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements while enabling the business to meet its objectives, finding creative solutions to problems.

• Ensure compliance in all aspects related to the Contracts Security Program (CSP) and Controlled Goods Program (CGP)
• Prepare and maintain Project Security Plans outlining all Government Security Regulations specific to the programs. This may include liaising with intelligence partners such as CSIS, RCMP etc.
• Prepare various reports on the status of Government approvals on Security of IT processing, physical security, document safeguarding, etc.
• Stay apprised of the evolution of projects by attendance of various internal and external reviews
• Participate in the preparation of bids, proposals packages following the internal process from Bid – no Bid decisions to contract implementation and management
• Monitor risks, escalation issues, and propose action plans or solutions
• Advise of Project Physical Security Requirements so that they are taken into account within MDA’s facilities to meet the appropriate security guidelines set out by the Industrial Security Directorate (ISD)
• Assist with Government inspections specific to projects as required:
  • Inspections:
    Physical Security, Document Safeguarding, Classified Processing, COMSEC, and Controlled Goods
• Administer documentation related to visit clearance requests and oversee the procedures for internal visitors:
  • RFV’s – Each incoming and outgoing Visit must be tracked officially identifying each visitor’s need to visit, including what they will access both physically and logistically, e.g. Site visit, or access to IT Systems
• Co‑ordinate the tracking, storage and delivery of outgoing and incoming classified documentation and information
• Advise, develop, and implement Security Requirement Check Lists (SRCL) specific to projects
• Provide ongoing training and awareness to personnel regarding the Contract Security Program and the Controlled Goods Program
• Establish and maintain resource lists to ensure all personnel are cleared appropriately based on role
• Perform regular audits to ensure all areas of Government security programs are being adhered to
• Liaise with contractor(s) working on security equipment and ensure the contractual conformity of their performances
• Act as an Alternate Company Security officer (ACSO) when the Company Security Officer is not available
• Flexibility of hours as on‑call after hours may be required
• Other related duties as required

• A minimum of 4 years of experience in ACSO and/or CSO role
• Full understanding of and demonstrated experience with the Canadian…