About This Role

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Put your passion to work and propel yourself towards success. 

Welcome to CAE!  We are excited to become a part of your professional journey and to help you discover a career that aligns with your values, experience, expertise, and aspirations!   As a leader in the defense and security industry, CAE’s team is passionate about simulation and training and developing the most sophisticated solutions to help our defense and security customers prepare for mission success.  With our people at the very heart of our organization, driving innovation and new technologies, we are committed to providing a work environment for employees in which they can thrive and one that values professional growth, teamwork, and engagement. 

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. 

What We Have to Offer: 

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! 

Summary  

As an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) 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.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities  

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

In this role, you will leverage your technical and leadership skills to: 

Interpret the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency Assessment and Authorization Process Manual (DAAPM)  in determining technical Information Assurance (IA) requirements, conduct cyber risk assessment activities including vulnerability analysis, analysis of mitigation solutions and ensure proper security implementation of the Risk Management Framework (RMF). 

Assist program personnel at offsite locations to ensure they meet USG certification requirements and are properly trained to execute the cybersecurity program effectively and maintain security compliance 

Develop system documentation for information system authorization, security management, and continuous monitoring of both networked and standalone information systems. 

Ensure that selected security controls are implemented and operating as intended during all phases of the information system/A&A lifecycle. 

Coordinate and participate in continuous monitoring activities in accordance with DoD requirements by monitoring security infrastructure and security alarm devices for Indicators of Compromise (IOC) utilizing SIEM and cybersecurity toolsets. 

Perform hardware/software configuration management 

Assist with 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 provide oversight in the development of secure technical solutions. 

Participate in implementation of current and future security domains and architectures including those which may introduce new service areas. 

Conduct system audits and compliance/vulnerability scans and interpret results 

Travel to offsite locations to establish RMF requirements and provide ATO artifacts to the customer 

Qualifications and Education Requirements  

Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. Or, 

Bachelor’s Degree in discipline (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience.  Or, 

2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree and a minimum of 3 years of prior related experience 

Currently possess an active DoD 8570.01-M IAT level II certified credentials (e.g., SEC+) 

Working knowledge of 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 operating in collateral, Special Access Programs (SAP) and /or Specialized Compartmentalized Information (SCI) environments for an enterprise/major business portfolio of programs. 

Experience successfully interfacing with internal/external customers (DCSA, AO/DAO, GCAs, IT, Program Managers, Program Engineering, Cyber Architects/Engineers, etc.) 

Experience with the authorization and approval (A&A) of classified information systems  

Excellent communications skills, oral and written 

Demonstrated strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills 

Self-motivated and possesses good written, verbal, listening and presentation skills, particularly in documenting evaluation results 

Confident personality with the ability to effectively prioritize multiple projects 

Ability to work with people in a team environment and deal effectively with changing project priorities 

Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.  

Ability to travel up to 50% 

Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role. 

Preferred Skills  

Working knowledge of Windows and Linux environments 

Experience with SIEM and Compliance scanning tools (e.g., Splunk, Nessus, ACAS, SCC SCAP, Solar Winds, STIG Viewer, Vulnerator, etc.) 

Self-driven and results-oriented capable of effectively working multiple tasks concurrently and across an ambiguous and uncertain landscape 

Security Responsibilities  

Must comply with 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 need-to-know. 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 operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Some travel may be required. 

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. 

Ability to operate a personal computer and sit at workstation for extended periods of time 

Ability to lift 50 pounds 

Salary Range: $91,500 to $107,700 

The actual compensation rate is subject to the evaluation of the following factors (but not limited to): the candidate's work experience, qualifications, skills, internal equity, and market. 

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 equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to any protected characteristic, including disability and protected veteran status, as defined under federal, state, or local laws.   

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 hrops@caemilusa.com   

Position Type                       

CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

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 laws. At 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 CAECarrieres-Careers@cae.com.