Cybersecurity Specialist – Cybersecurity Executive, Policy, and Standards
CAE · Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Defense and Space Manufacturing · 10,001+ employees
About the role
Develop and implement cybersecurity policies, standards, and processes to manage information security, compliance, and risks. Conduct risk assessments, threat models, and create communication strategies to promote security policies across the organization.
What they look for
Requirements
Requires 5-7 years of experience in IT security with in-depth knowledge of risk analysis methodologies and security standards like ISO and NIST. Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CRISC, or CISM are considered assets.
Benefits
Full description
Our Technology & Product Development teams transform bold ideas into immersive, world-class solutions. From VR/AR solutions to cutting-edge flight simulation, you’ll work alongside brilliant minds in a rewarding and supportive environment with opportunities to learn and grow every day. With a career that blends flexibility, creativity, and impact, you’ll play a vital role in driving next-generation tech solutions for the moments that matter most.
At CAE, our Technology & Product Development team is dedicated to shaping the future with immersive systems and pioneering technologies that elevate safety and readiness worldwide.
From VR/AR solutions to cutting-edge flight simulation, you’ll work alongside brilliant minds in a rewarding and supportive environment with opportunities to learn and grow every day. Simply put, you’re empowered to tackle challenges with a team that embraces bold ideas and a commitment to safety and excellence on a global scale.
With a career that blends flexibility, creativity, and impact, you’ll play a vital role in an innovative and collaborative team, driving next-generation tech solutions for the moments that matter most.
Here are few reasons why folks love working at CAE!
- Meaningful work that drives professional development
- Ability to enter and grow within the technology industry
- Work in a collaborative environment
- Be part of a high-performance team
What we have to offer
- Benefits: Fully flexible for you to choose what is important
- Retirement: Defined Benefits Retirement Plan & Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
- Financial Perks: Employee Stock Purchase Plan & numerous corporate discounts
- Personal and Family Programs: Physical Wellness Plan & Supplementary Maternity Plan
- Work-Life Balance: Flextime & California Fridays all year
- Fun at work: social and community events all-year round!
Your Mission
As an IT Security Specialist – Cybersecurity Framework, Policies and Standards, your mission is to develop and implement various security policies, standards, processes and metrics in the areas of information Security, Compliance and Risks Management.
Your Role & Main Responsibilities
- Develop cybersecurity policies, standards and procedures.
- Maintain and update all cybersecurity documents (policies, frameworks, standards, process, etc.) according to defined scheduled.
- Coordinate the approval and publication of the new documents and control revisions
- Create and implement communication strategy to promote the cybersecurity policies throughout the organization
- Conduct trainings and roadshows to promote the cybersecurity policies.
- Conducts cybersecurity risk assessments and threat models.
- Participate in on developing mitigation plans for any security deviations and exceptions to the cybersecurity policies
- Participate in project assessments to ensure the cybersecurity policies are respected.
- Develop and implement key performance indicators (KPIs) for the Governance, Risk and Compliance team
Be an inspirational and motivational colleague
- Share knowledge with the team members & participate in the Cybersecurity Chapter
- Contribute to the collaborative and stimulating work environment
- Be a change agent & Agile mindset promoter
- Be connected to the industry to know tendencies and suggest innovative ideas
Minimum Qualifications
- A minimum of seven 5-7 years experience in IT Security
- In-depth knowledge and experience in IT Security and Telecommunications
- In-depth knowledge risk analysis methodologies and security standards (e.g. ISO, NIST)
- Industry-recognized certification (CISSP, CISA, CIRISC, CISM) would be considered an asset
Prefered Qualifications
- Bilinguism
- Basic knowledge about threat modeling methodology
- Knowledge of financial aspects and information technologies and common office tools
- Aerospace industry knowledge would be considered an asset
CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.
Equal Employment Opportunity
At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. With no exception.
As captured in our overarching value "One CAE" (one passionate and inclusive team), we’re proud to work as one passionate, boundaryless and inclusive team.
At CAE, all employees are welcome regardless of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability or age.
The masculine form may be used in this job description solely for ease of reading, but refers to men, women and the gender diverse.
About CAE
At CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we’ve driven innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies, we empower our customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged, collaboration drives progress, and your growth fuels our shared success.
Position Type
Regular
Equal Opportunity & Accommodations
CAE is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, nationality, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by law. We encourage applicants who may not meet every qualification to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available—contact your recruiter or email CAECarrieres-Careers@cae.com if needed.
Data Privacy
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