Systems Security Engineer - Cyber Security; Richmond

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North

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North is a Canadian defence company delivering secure, multi-domain C4

ISR capabilities that provide decision advantage in complex and contested environments. A wholly‑owned subsidiary of MDA Space, 49

North builds on more than five decades of trusted Canadian defence delivery. The company operates as a sovereign Canadian provider of mission‑critical C4

ISR systems, bringing disciplined prime‑contractor execution to defence and security programs.

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North Defence strengthens Canada’s sovereign defence capability by delivering integrated mission systems and multi‑domain C4

ISR integration, enabling trusted Canadian and coalition operations, assured interoperability, and sustained readiness.

We’re looking for a Member of Technical Staff (MTS) – Systems Security to join our Engineering Team at our Richmond, BC office.

As a member of the Engineering team you will work on our programs such as Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC), Royal Canadian Navy Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance (RCN‑ISTAR), and Aeronautical Navigation products. You will work as part of a technical team to develop recent capabilities, enhance existing capabilities and deliver solutions to our customers.

As a Member of Technical Staff (MTS) – Systems Security, you will have responsibilities for security elements of 49

North's RPAS Program and other large defence contracts such as CSC and RCN‑ISTAR.

Excellent internal and external communication skills are necessary in order to work closely with the customer, other technical teams, and to support the development of robust, secure and cost‑effective systems.

The successful candidate will have a blend of deep security knowledge, systems engineering experience, and experience working within defence contracts.

• Consult on overall system architectures, operations concepts, or system enhancements from a security perspective
• Derive security requirements, designs, solutions and mechanisms in response to customer requirements, standards and internal policies
• Develop and maintain all security related system artefacts (specifications, profiles, test documents, vulnerability assessments, threat models, customer reports, etc.) from the customer level down to the major subsystem level for projects in development and/or in‑service
• Oversee the verification of security related aspects of the product/system
• Perform threat assessments and threat models of MDA systems/products and advise on required actions to mitigate risks
• Review vulnerability and compliance scanning results, develop and prioritise necessary remediation actions for project staff to undertake
• Support engineering program delivery through the development and generation of security plans and budgets
• Coach and mentor junior team members

• A degree or diploma in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology or relevant experience in Systems Security
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional certification
• 5 or more years working in an engineering or information systems environment
• Understanding of DND project delivery and execution processes from requirements through commissioning and support
• Appreciation of the delivery and accreditation process of systems against CSE ITS guidance (e.g. ITSG‑11/22/33/38)
• Experience maintaining close working relationships with other system engineers and customer representatives
• Excellent verbal and written communication and customer interaction skills
• Exceptional leadership skills, problem‑solving abilities and project execution strengths

• Experience in accreditation (risk assessment and governance) of Classified systems for DND involving information systems, cross‑domain solutions and multi‑domain interoperability
• Experience with NIST SP‑800 suite (e.g.53,160), ISO/IEC, DISA STIGs, CIS, SANS standards
• Experience designing, deploying and working in Security Operation Centres; including technologies such as Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Intrusion Detection System (IDS), Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) and…