Cyber Systems Security Engineering Associate Manager

Job summary

Lead a cybersecurity team by balancing technical authority with people management and career development. Drive the implementation of Systems Security Engineering best practices to deliver secure systems that meet stakeholder needs.

Job details

Standard Job Description The Cyber First Line Manager role is a dynamic leadership position that bridges individual cybersecurity team member development with hands-on technical expertise. Serving as both a technical authority and a people manager, the First Line Manager contributes to technical solutions while fostering a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and accountability. Key responsibilities include shaping career development pathways, partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to align solutions with cybersecurity mission needs and promoting Systems Security Engineering best practices. Success in this position requires a blend of technical acumen, leadership skills, and the ability to proactively connect with subordinates in an intuitive and meaningful way. Mentorship: Champion the growth of employees by through coaching, knowledge sharing, and career development, while ensuring alignment with company objectives. Technical Leadership: Drive adherence to Systems Security Engineering best practices and principles. Systems Security Engineering: Understand and be able to conduct Systems Security Engineering to deliver trustworthy secure systems that satisfy stakeholder protection needs within an established risk tolerance. Basic Qualifications Technical Qualifications: Education: Possesses a bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or accreditations in cybersecurity engineering. Experience: Minimum five years of professional experience incyber security, systems engineering, or a related field. Technical Skills: Aptitude for solving challenging problems in a team environment. Experience with Agile methods. Experience with Defence domain. Tools & Methodologies: Familiarity with WindChill™, Familiarity with Dynamic Object-OrientedRequirements System (DOORS)™, Familiarity with Cameo™, Familiarity with Systems Modelling Language(SysML) or other object-oriented design methodology. Certifications: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification or equivalent. Programming: Familiarity with Systems Modelling Language(SysML) or other object-oriented design methodology. Licensing: Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) license would be an asset. Eligbile for NATO Secret clearance in a timely manner.

What you’ll do

Lead a cybersecurity team by balancing technical authority with people management and career development. Drive the implementation of Systems Security Engineering best practices to deliver secure systems that meet stakeholder needs.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or computer science and at least five years of professional experience in cybersecurity or systems engineering. Must hold a CISSP certification and be eligible for NATO Secret clearance.

Listed skills

• Mentorship · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Cybersecurity Engineering
• Systems Security Engineering
• People Management
• Technical Leadership
• Agile Methods
• SysML
• WindChill
• DOORS
• Cameo
• CISSP
• Defense Domain Knowledge
• Mentorship
• Risk Tolerance Analysis
• Object-Oriented Design
• Stakeholder Management
• Security Clearance

Job areas

• Security & Safety
• Engineering
• Management & Leadership
• Technology
• Manufacturing