Info Assurance Engineer

About the role

Working for Lockheed Martin Corporate (LMC), Enterprise Business Digital Transformation (EBDT) within Corporate Information Security, (CIS) the Information Assurance Engineer manages the development of security engineering designs and implementation in all aspects of Information Assurance and Information Security (InfoSec) Engineering.

They will oversee the assessment and mitigation of system security threats/risks throughout the project life cycle; validation of system security requirements definition and analysis; establishing system security designs; implementing security designs in hardware, software, data, and procedures; verification of security requirements; performing system certification and accreditation planning and testing and liaison activities, supporting secure systems operations and maintenance and incident management.

This position will report to the Enterprise Operations (EO) Information Security Officer and will be dotted line to the International Information Technology (IT) Services Organization. This position will be responsible for maintaining and maturing the level of information security across the Americas (Canada, Mexico and South America) as well as potentially other regional locations. The individual will work with in-country programs and leadership, in-country program and physical security, CIS, EBDT and Business Area (BA) IT teams to ensure appropriate and consistent security controls are implemented within the regions. This includes working with CIS and the BA International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Team to help drive the information security strategy for Lockheed Martin.

This position will work with the Lockheed Martin Cyber Incident Response Team (CIRT) to respond to and investigate potential compromises of computing assets and information at LMC regional locations, and support IT aspects of formal investigations. The individual will interface with In-Country projects and leadership, EBDT and CIS leadership, and BA project and leadership teams in response to incidents.

What you bring to the role

Viewed as an expert within the field with extensive and broad scope of relevant knowledge and experience in, but not limited to, the following areas:

• Cyber/information security, including the ability to direct and oversee all cyber security efforts in the Americas pertaining to:
  • Policy and governance approaches and issues
  • Education, awareness and training
  • Security technologies
  • Assessment and validation techniques.

• Cyber Risk Governance models and issues
• Working Knowledge of IT:
  • Architecture/design
  • Applications / databases
  • Servers/desktops
  • Mobile devices and communication
  • Infrastructure
  • Networks and network communications.
• Canadian, country-specific cyber security and privacy laws, cultural norms, in- country projects and project needs
• Excellent verbal and written communication and Teaming Skills
• A track record of working effectively with multiple customers and forming strong internal client relationships
• Demonstrated ability to make risk management decisions based on business and security requirements
• Demonstrated ability to perform successfully in a fast-paced, team oriented, rapidly changing environment.

Additional skills desired for the role

• Exceptional leadership and relationship building skills with the ability to manage through influence and, form creative partnerships to drive consensus, identify and address issues
• Ability to effectively communicate with top management: internally, with customers, and national industry and government bodies
• Exceptional project management skills with the ability to drive and implement change
• Exceptional communication skills including verbal, written and presentation skills including an ability to break down complex issues into understandable components
• Demonstrated business acumen with an ability to think and act both strategically and tactically
• Ability to apply or develop highly advanced technical principles, techniques and concepts to resolve critical and complex technical or operational problems
• Exhibits an exceptional degree of ingenuity, creativity, and resourcefulness
• Ability to operate and manage virtually and in a matrix organization
• Ability to obtain and maintain Canadian Security Check (SC) clearance
• Knowledge and experienced with Lockheed Martin CIS policies, standards and tools
• Exceptional experience of managing formal accreditation of government, military, and commercial systems
• Demonstrated ability to consult with system and data owners for designing secure solutions for accessing information resources
• Ability to act a subject matter expert/consultant to bids and proposals.

What we offer you

We walk our talk when it comes to work/life balance! Your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment, this is what you can expect when you join our team as a Regular Full-Time employee:

• Flexible, compressed work schedules, depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off, as well as the possibility to work remote part-time
• Competitive compensation
• Time to recharge with vacation, personal days, holidays, and parental leaves
• Comprehensive Family Medical, Dental and Vision coverage available on your first day of employment, along with:
  • Virtual Health Care (24/7 access to medical professionals)
  • A Wellness Spending Account to aid in your wellness journey
  • Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) which includes free face to face counselling sessions
  • Medical Travel Insurance
  • Onsite fitness facilities at our main office locations
• A Registered Retirement Savings Plan that includes matching company contributions on your first day of employment, that also includes access to Financial Advisors providing investment advice and comprehensive financial planning
• Employee discounts to save on goods, services and various recreational activities
• Access to a robust spectrum of development resources to enhance your skills and/or advance your career including:
  • Free learning resources through a modern and engaging platform
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Reimbursement for a professional membership
  • Self-directed Mentoring

About us

Lockheed Martin Canada is the Canadian-based arm of Lockheed Martin Corporation, a global security and aerospace company employing 115,000 people worldwide, including more than 1,300 Canadians. By applying innovative approaches of our highly skilled and experienced Canadian workforce, we have been Canada’s trusted defence and aerospace partner for over 80 years. We operate major facilities in Ottawa, Montreal, Halifax, Calgary and Victoria and work on a wide range of programs from advanced naval technology products and unmanned systems software to providing delivery and in-service support of the latest military aircraft to commercial engine repair and overhaul capabilities. This position is part of the corporate enterprise operations team supporting all Lockheed Martin business areas and interests across Canada.