IT Security Officer (Cyber Security)

CFMWS

Ottawa, ON

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Job Description

CFMWS – WHERE PURPOSE MEETS PASSION!

At Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), we’re more than just a workplace; we’re a proud community dedicated to supporting Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and their families in their daily lives. We carefully curate and provide programs and services designed to meet their unique needs and enhance their mental, social, physical, financial and familial well-being. CFMWS employees deliver programs and services including recreation, sports and fitness programs, customized financial services, retail services, access to retail savings and discounts and offers family support and organizes charity events.

Our success stems from living our values. Our employees care about their role in supporting Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and their families and act with integrity in all they do. Thriving in our close-knit environment, we act as one team with one mission. We constantly seek new ideas and creative ways to deliver the best possible programs and services.

As an employer, we offer a commitment to your health, wellness and growth. We provide a diverse range of roles across many locations and a career where you can make a meaningful impact.

THE ROLE

As a Cyber Security Officer, you will play a critical role in safeguarding the organization’s information systems and infrastructure. This senior position focuses on security incident response, security engineering, and the administration of SIEM and SOAR platforms to ensure rapid detection, analysis, and remediation of threats.

You will lead efforts to implement and maintain advanced security solutions across diverse technologies and environments. Your responsibilities include:

Security Incident Response: Investigate, contain, and remediate security incidents, coordinating with internal teams to minimize impact and prevent recurrence.
Security Engineering: Deploy and manage robust security controls, tools, and integrations to strengthen the organization’s defense posture.
SIEM and SOAR Administration: Configure, optimize, and manage SIEM and SOAR platforms to enable automated detection and response workflows, ensuring high availability and performance.
Perform vulnerability assessments and security audits to identify and mitigate risks.
Monitor network and system activity for anomalies and indicators of compromise.
Recommend and implement enhancements to security infrastructure components.

If you are passionate about technology and thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can apply your expertise daily, this is the opportunity for you.

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED

Education, Certifications and Licenses

College diploma or certificate in Computer Science, Computer Systems Engineering or a related field AND several years of experience in IT security or a related field

Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) certification, GIAC or equivalent certification, an asset

Experience

5+ years of experience in Cyber Security operations.

Hands-on experience with SIEM and SOAR administration (design, configuration, tuning, and maintenance).

Proven track record in security incident response, including investigation and remediation.

Expertise in implementing and managing security solutions across multiple platforms and network infrastructures.

Strong knowledge of intrusion detection systems, firewalls, TCP/IP, and vulnerability assessment tools.

Experience in technical documentation and operational runbooks.

Competencies, Skills and Abilities

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Proficiency with common productivity tools (word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, databases, email).

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

English or French Essential, Bilingual (English and French) an asset

Reading: Functional

Writing: Functional

Oral: Functional

BENEFITS AVAILABLE

Health Benefits: Drug coverage, healthcare spending account, virtual care (telemedicine), Employee and Family Assistance Program, mental health support, travel insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance.

Work Life Balance: Flexible work options and a wide range of paid/unpaid leave, including paid vacation, family related leave and personal days.

Retirement Planning: A Defined Benefit Pension Plan and Group Savings Plans.

Learning and Development: Payment of professional association memberships, online learning opportunities including a LinkedIn Learning subscription and second language training.

Perks: Discounts through CF One Member Appreciation.

Explore all the benefits CFMWS offers by visiting: https://cfmws.ca/Benefits

OTHER INFORMATION

This is a hybrid position with an assigned work location allowing the employee to work partly from a corporate office and partly from a home office in accordance with the CFMWS Flexible Work Options Policy, and with approval from the direct manager.

You may be eligible to receive a Scarce Skills Premium for this position as outlined in the attached IT Scarce Skills Compensation Agreement.

START DATE

As soon as possible

INCLUSION AND ACCOMMODATION

CFMWS is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who can help us build a workforce that reflects the diversity of Canadian society. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or assessment, you should advise the recruitment team in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Job Reference: CFMWS16602

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