Irving Shipbuilding Hiring for Systems Security Engineering Team Lead at Halifax, NS Full Time

Located at 3099 Barrington Street in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, B3K 5M7, and 35 Micmac Boulevard, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada, B3A4Y8, Irving Shipbuilding has a proud history as Canada’s shipbuilder. A proud member of the J.D. Irving, Limited group of companies, we have been building quality vessels and fabricated modules for more than 50 years, and our Halifax Shipyard has been at the forefront of Canadian shipbuilding for 130 years.

Since 2012, we have invested more than $400 million in facilities, people, processes, and technology, making Halifax Shipyard one of the most modern and capable shipyards in North America. Over the next 30 years our shipbuilders will construct 20+ modern patrol ships and surface combatants for the Royal Canadian Navy as part of Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy, the largest defence procurement in Canadian history. This year, we delivered the lead Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship, the largest Navy ship built in Canada in 50 years and we’re just getting started. The second ship will be delivered in 2021.

We’re growing our team with career-defining opportunities that will revitalize Canada’s shipbuilding industry and provide Canada’s sailors with the ships they need to protect Canada’s interests at home and abroad. Our workforce of over 2,000 will grow to more than 2,800 at peak construction of the Canadian Surface Combatants. We have built more than 80% of Canada’s current combatant fleet and continue to perform maintenance and modernization work on the ships, including the Halifax-class frigates.

Irving Shipbuilding Inc (ISI) is seeking a Systems Security Engineering Team Lead in a full-time role based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The successful applicant will report to the Manager, Systems Engineering, and play a key role in ensuring that security is built into all relevant aspects of our CSC ships. The lead will oversee a team of security experts covering Cybersecurity, and other product security in relation to physical ship and relevant facilities / shipyard, etc.

Mandatory Qualifications: Education Required:
o Required: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent combination of education and other formal training.

 Years of Experience Required:
o A minimum of 10 years’ relevant work experience.

o A minimum of 3 years’ experience leading security teams.

 Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the following areas:

o Team Leadership, coaching, mentoring skills

o Strong communication and presentation skills

o Stakeholder management skills (internal and external / customer)

o Cybersecurity and physical security (product and facilities)

o Security Management

o Security Risk Management / Threat Assessment

 Familiarity with relevant ISO and NIST systems engineering and security standards (e.g. ISO-15288, NIST 800-160).

 Problem solving skills and ability to lead and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

 Certified CISSP in good standing, or able to complete CISSP in near term.

Desired Qualifications Include:
 Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or closely related Cybersecurity / technical domain.

 Other desirable certifications include:
o Physical Security Professional (PSP)

o Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

o Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)

o Certified Protection Professional (CPP)

o Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

o Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

o Certifications in technical network architecture / design

 Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the following areas:

o Project Management

o Systems Security Engineering

o Systems Security Architecture

o Security Design Principles – Network, IT, OT, and ICT Security Design

o Principles of secure software architecture, design, and development and coding standards.

o Security testing and validation (i.e. VA, Pen Test, FAT etc.)

o Plan development – e.g. Developing Security Test Plans and Procedures

o Quality Management

o Application of ITSEC best practices

o Experience implementing security risk management frameworks

o Working knowledge / application of NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), 800-37, 800-30, 800-53 (rev 5), 800-53A, 800-160, NIST IR 7620, ISO 28000, ISO 9001, ISO 31000 Risk Management.

o Security Assessment and Authorization Experience (e.g. ITSG-33)

o Generation of artefacts for Authority to Operate (ATO)

o Developing Security Test Plans and Procedures

o Physical Protection System (PPS) Design (i.e. CCVE, Access Control etc.)

o Use of systems engineering related tools (i.e. DOORS, CAMEO)

Key Responsibilities:
 Lead a team of experienced senior security specialists to build the security assurance case for the CSC program.

 Responsible for planning and tracking of all systems security engineering scope and assignments.

 Develop key security management plans, policies, procedures, and provide support / input into broader related program plans.

 Provide regular reporting / support to management for status on team activities, risks, issues, etc.

 Provide technical guidance and advice with respect to the translation of stakeholder needs and system requirements into technical security mechanisms and system architecture.

 Support the development of security test plans and procedures to support evaluation and commissioning activities.

 Identification, design, coordination, conduct and evaluation of various forms of security testing such as penetration testing, red team testing, and other vulnerability assessments.

 Modeling of physical security for the CSC ship to support design analysis, audits, etc.

 Provide leadership / support to technical risk assessment activities as part of the design and development process, including, but not limited to architecture and configuration.

 Support to infrastructure teams for physical security considerations.

 Support to supply chain teams for security considerations.

All successful applicants must meet requirements for Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), Canadian Government Security clearance, and U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Irving Shipbuilding is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including but not limited to:

• A flexible medical, dental, and vision plan;
• Employee & Family Assistance Programs;
• RRSP matching program;
• Health & Wellness reimbursements;
• Opportunities to take part in job related training and development;
• Growth and progression opportunities within Irving Shipbuilding and the larger network of the JD Irving group of companies;
• Comprehensive relocation package.

To Apply for this Career Opportunity:
Please complete the online application form. An up-to-date resume of past experience and education is required.

All applications will be reviewed by one of our recruiters. If the recruiter sees a potential opportunity (current or future) that matches your skills and experience, you will be contacted to discuss your qualifications for a position with Irving Shipbuilding.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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