Hybrid COMSEC and Security Specialist

at Telesat

• Job title: COMSEC and Security Specialist
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Postgraduate Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Ottawa, Canada

About the role

• COMSEC and Security Specialist at Telesat coordinating security for COMSEC materials and Contract Security Programs. Collaborating with government agencies and leading security audits.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute the receiving and safeguarding of Telesat COMSEC requirements
• As the CSO, plan and maintain organizational security registration(s) and Security Orders in the Contract Security Program (CSP)
• Maintain, validate and issue security clearances for Key Senior Officials (KSO)
• As the DO, liaise with the Company’s Authorized Individual (AI) to plan and maintain organizational security registration(s) and Security Plan in the Controlled Goods Program (CGP)
• Assist the Controlled Goods and Security Coordinator – Alternate CSO/DO with new and renewal employee CGP clearances and renewal of employee Reliability status and other security clearances
• Lead and prepare for external agencies performing security compliance audits and inspections
• Liaise with business units, contractors and other key stakeholders to develop operating procedures and adhere to security requirements for Public Services and Procurement Canada and NATO contracts
• Assist in the organization and implementation of security awareness training

Requirements

• Post-Secondary education
• Minimum 5+ years’ security-related experience in relevant areas of corporate security
• Strong knowledge of Canadian organizational security standards, regulations, and compliance requirements, and experience working with government agencies or regulated industries
• Experience working with sensitive or classified government information
• Ability to effectively interact with employees
• Must display a high degree of initiative, discretion, integrity, and confidentiality
• Considerable attention to detail, dependable and proactive
• Must be able to respond to changing priorities
• Bilingual considered an asset
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (primarily Microsoft Office, Teams, SharePoint, CAD)
• Equipment Used - Computer, related peripherals, and software

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer
• Required accommodations for interviews treated confidentially