Cybersecurity Engineer (ISSE)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 19, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 19, 2026. CAE scores B on the Alion truth index.
Who We Are:
- CAE Vision: Our vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in defense and security, civil aviation, and healthcare by revolutionizing our customers’ training and critical operations with digitally immersive solutions to elevate safety, efficiency and readiness.
- CAE Defense & Security Mission: CAE's Defense and Security business unit focuses on helping prepare military customers to develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness.
- CAE Values: Empowerment, Innovation, Excellence, Integrity and OneCAE make us who we are and we strive to make a difference in the world while helping each other succeed.
What We Have to Offer:
- Comprehensive and competitive benefits package and flexibility that promotes work-life balance
- A work environment where all employees are valued, respected and safe
- Freedom to succeed by enabling team members to deliver, take initiatives and make decisions
- Recognition, professional development, advancement and having fun!
This position is contingent on Contract Award.
Summary
The Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) will provide ISSE/DevSecOps support to the C-17 program, collectively referred to as “ISSE support.” The ISSE ensures traceability of security controls to system security requirements, supports the acquisition process, and integrates cybersecurity requirements into the full ATS architecture through disciplined security engineering practices. This role requires expert knowledge of DoD cybersecurity systems engineering guidance, RMF processes, acquisition security requirements, and integration activities across multiple enclaves and system architectures.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide ISSE support in accordance with contract requirements, ensuring cybersecurity principles and controls are integrated into architecture, development, configuration, and operational processes.
- Trace cybersecurity controls to system security requirements documented in the acquisition process, ensuring proper alignment and verification.
- Capture, refine, and document information security requirements and integrate those requirements across the entire ATS through secure architecture, development, and configuration.
- Apply systems engineering processes and cybersecurity design principles referencing RMF, DoDI 5000.02, DoDI 5000.83, DoD TPP Guidebook, and NIST SP 800-160.
C-17 Program Cybersecurity Support
- Support the C-17 Lead ISSO and C-17 TS Cybersecurity Program by planning, documenting, and implementing required cybersecurity controls and security engineering activities.
- Collaborate with ISSOs to perform vulnerability analyses, update and maintain RMF artifacts, and support ongoing compliance activities across C-17 systems.
- Assist in audit log reviews, ACAS scans, STIG assessments, and implementation of endpoint protection, host-based security, and data-loss prevention measures.
- Collaborate with network administrators to create and maintain PPSM entries for assigned systems in accordance with DISA requirements.
- Maintain authorized hardware and software baselines, working closely with configuration management teams across multiple enclaves.
- Assist with vulnerability scanning utilizing DoD-approved tools such as Nessus Security Center and take part in supply-chain evaluations of products and services integrated into the operational environment.
Qualifications & Education Requirements
- Education: AAS, BA, or BS in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline.
- Certifications: Completion and maintenance of certifications and training in accordance with AFI 17-303 and DAFMAN 17-1305. Qualification per DoDD 8140.01, DoDD 8140.02, and DoD 8140.03 required.
- Acceptable baseline certifications: CISSP, CISM, CASP, CEH, CHFI, or DoD IAM-II/III equivalents.
- Clearance: Active Secret Clearance is required.
- Experience: 2 to 7 years performing ISSE duties within DoD or equivalent regulated environments.
- Training: DISA ESS Administrator 201/301 and ePO 5.10 are preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with eMASS, Trellix ePO, ACAS, SCAP/STIG tools, Evaluate-STIG or similar tools.
Security Responsibilities
Must comply with all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures. Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form. Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know. Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval. All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources.
- Incumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance.
Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Travel is occasional (1-2 times per year).
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
CAE USA Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to any protected characteristic, including disability and protected veteran status, as defined under federal, state, or local laws.
Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process. If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at[email protected]
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
RegularEqual Opportunity Employer
CAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process. If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [email protected].
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As part of our process, we may use AI-supported tools to help review applications, with human decision-making at every step. CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.