Cybersecurity Architect

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 3,000 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.

 

Role: 

The Cybersecurity Architect is responsible for designing and implementing security processes and technology that enables the business to meet objectives while managing security risks.  You are the senior security subject matter expert who is anticipating and planning for emerging security risks.  This role reports to the Director, Cybersecurity.

Duties:

• Design, build and implement enterprise-class security systems for a production environment
• Align standards, frameworks and security with overall business and technology strategy
• Identify and communicate current and emerging security threats
• Design security architecture elements to mitigate threats as they emerge
• Create solutions that balance business requirements with information and cyber security requirements
• Identify security design gaps in existing and proposed architectures and recommend changes or enhancements
• Design measurable KPI/KRI to monitor effectiveness of all solutions and programs
• Subject matter expert and escalation point for high impact security events
• Mentor within broader IT, cyber and security teams.

 

Minimum qualifications required:

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or similar equivalent (CISA, CISM, GIAC, etc.)
• Penetration testing, ethical hacking, or cyber defensive certification (CEH, OSCP, GPEN, GIAC, etc.)

• Education: University degree in computer science or related engineering field or College diploma in related cyber security studies with additional cyber security certifications

• Experience: Minimum of 8 years of direct cybersecurity experience, or 12 years blended with general IT experience

• Knowledge designing for and implementing Zero Trust principles

• Strong working knowledge of virtual and cloud environments
• Strong knowledge of the various cybersecurity assessment frameworks (NIST, ISO, PCI-DSS, etc.)
• Strong technical knowledge of Identity and Access Management along with Privileged Access Management.

• Strong technical knowledge of networking, firewall, proxies

• Strong technical knowledge working with SIEM, antivirus, email security and EDR solutions

 

Skills:

• Exceptional communication skills with diverse audiences – Strong critical thinking and analytical skills
• Strong leadership, project and team-building skills, including the ability to lead teams and drive projects and initiatives in multiple departments
• Demonstrated ability to identify risks associated with business processes, operations, information security programs and technology projects
• The ability to be the enterprise security subject matter expert who can explain technical topics to those without a technical background

 

Comments/Special Considerations:

Successful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at the reliability status level, and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and ITAR.

 

Benefits statement:

MDA provides competitive compensation and benefits packages for its employees at all locations. As a team member of MDA, you and your qualified dependents are eligible to participate in a benefit plan that ensures a comprehensive level of protection through competitive health care including; extended healthcare and flexible drug plans, dental and vision benefits, disability income protection, life insurance, group retirement savings plans; and an employee and family assistance program.

 

Equal opportunity statement:

MDA Ltd. is proud to provide accommodation(s) during the recruitment process.  Should you require any accommodations, please indicate this on your application/cover letter and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.