Cybersecurity Specialist
Cybersecurity Specialist
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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: CAEs 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.
What We Have to Offer:
Comprehensive and competitive benefits package and flexibility that promotes worklife 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!
Summary
This Cybersecurity Specialist position is nonremote. The successful candidate will be required to work from the CAE facility. The candidate must have knowledge of US Government cybersecurity regulations to plan document and implement cybersecurity controls. The Cybersecurity Specialist also helps define the trainer architecture to ensure cybersecurity regulations can be met while maintaining operational capability of the training devices.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Command a clear understanding of DoD Information Assurance regulations. This includes staying up to date with changes to regulations and attending training courses and conferences to understand the current regulations and how industry is meeting these regulations.
Review current programs and define the steps needed for meeting the applicable Information Assurance regulations. This includes detailed planning of all aspects of IA Compliance.
Apply computer changes to comply with DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
Application of DoD Information Assurance Vulnerability Management Program (IAVM).
Work closely with Integration Specialists assigned to programs to define required tasks to be accomplished to meet IA regulations.
Working closely with customers and US Government on Integrated Program Teams to define program IA requirements.
Writing Information Assurance documents to define plans and scope of IA requirements.
Write Proposal sections to explain how CAE will meet IA regulations.
Operating system level setup of computers to implement controls and apply patches to eliminate vulnerabilities.
Research and install boundary defense mechanisms such as firewalls network Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) routers and managed switches.
Research and install virus protection software
Create update and release documentation required by the customers RMF process to support the training devices Authority To Operate (ATO).
Qualifications and Education Requirements
B.S. degree in appropriate engineering discipline (preferably Computer Science or Computer Engineering)
Minimum of eight years of related experience.
Working knowledge of DoD IA regulations
CISSP or equivalent IA certification preferred
Prior experience in operating system setup and updates to apply patches to mitigate Information Assurance Vulnerabilities.
Related skill areas should include technical writing and presentation skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are . Analytical and mathematical modeling ability.
Ability to read analyze and interpret professional journals technical procedures or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports business correspondence and procedure manuals.
Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
Should be familiar with and be able to operate simulation training devices.
Should be familiar with and able to support Engineering or Operations staff on any type and subcomponent of training devices.
The types of devices that will be encountered include full flight motion devices maintenance training devices entertainment devices and fixed base training devices.
Must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance
Preferred Skills
The preferred skills and experience desired for the position are:
Windows deployment hardening and System Administration experience.
Linux deployment hardening and System Administration experience.
Experience with setup and hardening and sustainment of Networking equipment.
Experience with ACAS SCAP ESTIG STIG Viewer and Vulnerator.
Experience with RMF Authorization Paperwork including but not limited to) RARs diagrams Ports Protocols and Services Hardware lists software lists and STIG Checklists.
Security Responsibilities
Must complywith all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures. Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials in any form. Shall not divulge any information or afford access to other employees not having a needtoknow. Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval. All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources.
Incumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance.
Due to U.S. Government contract requirements only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.
Work Environment
This job typically operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers filing cabinets and fax machines.
Work locations can be dependent on the location of the system classification and network availability. The systems examined as part of this job can be in classified labs and/or customer facilities
Work is performed in an environment where irritants such as noise from telephones temperature and lighting variations may exist but there is little chance of injury accident or occupational health problems.
Works at job activities that require sitting standing or walking for short periods throughout the day and focused visual concentration or focused listening
Moderate to high levels of stress associated with technical schedule and customer issues are to be expected with this position. Extended work hours and possible 2nd and 3rd shift assignments are likely to be encountered.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
May be to sit down for long lengths of time.
May be to climb stairs.
Must be able to travel CONUS and to International sites
Must be able to climb stairs to enter and exit a simulator
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
CAE USA Inc. is an EOE/AA employer and gives consideration for employment to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status. If youd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law please click here Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.
PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information.
Position Type
RegularCAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.
Equal Opportunity Employer
CAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race color national origin age religion sex disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local CAE everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process. If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability please contact us at .
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
