MDS designs and builds highly complex multi-million-dollar gas turbine engine test facilities all over the world. For over four decades, MDS has maintained its unrivaled position as a global leader in gas turbine engine solutions, serving prestigious clients worldwide. Specializing in aviation, industrial, and marine applications, MDS delivers fully tailored gas turbine engine test facilities—establishing itself as a trusted partner in more than 20 countries.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst to serve as the primary cybersecurity authority for MDS Aero Support. You will assume full responsibility for the organisation's information security posture, ensuring compliance with defence and commercial security standards while protecting critical aerospace engineering assets.

This is an individual contributor role reporting to the Director of Enterprise Services. The successful candidate will be the go-to expert for all cybersecurity matters, working across both our Canadian and UK operations.

What you'll be doing:

Compliance & Governance

Maintain and continuously improve compliance with DEF STAN 05-138, NIST 800-171/CMMC, and the Canadian Program for Cyber Security Certification (CPCSC)
Develop and maintain control mapping documentation to demonstrate how MDS's security implementation satisfies requirements across multiple frameworks (e.g., mapping CMMC controls to ISO 27001, NIST CSF, or customer-specific standards)
Assist in internal and external security audits, assessments, and certification activities
Develop, implement, and maintain security policies, procedures, and standards
Prepare and present compliance reports to senior leadership and external stakeholders

Security Operations

Monitor, detect, and respond to security incidents using Microsoft 365 E5 security tools (Defender, Sentinel, Purview)
Conduct vulnerability assessments and coordinate remediation activities
Manage endpoint detection and response (EDR) and security information and event management (SIEM) platforms
Perform security reviews of new systems, applications, and third-party integrations
Develop and test incident response plans and business continuity procedures

Physical Security Liaison

Collaborate with facilities management on building security matters
Ensure alignment between physical and cyber security controls
Support security requirements for classified and controlled environments

Awareness & Advisory

Deliver security awareness training and phishing simulations
Provide expert guidance to project teams on security requirements
Act as the primary point of contact for customer security inquiries and audits

Who are we looking for?

Essential

CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) certification
3–5 years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity or information security roles
Demonstrated experience with compliance frameworks such as NIST 800-171, CMMC, CPCSC, or defence standards (e.g., DEF STAN 05-138)
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft 365 E5 security stack (Defender, Sentinel, Purview, Entra ID, Microsoft XDR and SIEM)
Experience with vulnerability management, incident response, and security monitoring
Ability to obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance (Canada: Secret + Controlled Goods; UK: SC)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and take ownership of the security function

Desirable

Experience in aerospace, defence, or other regulated industries
Familiarity with DEF STAN 05-138 or CMMC requirements
Knowledge of operational technology (OT) security principles
Experience supporting classified programmes or working in cleared environments
Additional certifications such as CISM, CCSP, or Microsoft security certifications
Experience mapping controls across multiple compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST to ISO, CMMC to customer standards)

What's in it for you?

We live, sleep and breathe our corporate values: We communicate for ENGAGEMENT; We operate as ONE TEAM; We act PROMPTLY and with PURPOSE; We OWN the outcome; We play the LONG GAME
No matter who you are or where you’re from, we welcome new ideas and fresh perspectives. We believe in teamwork. We’re better, together.
We strive to foster personal and professional growth by providing all employees with internal career advancement.

On top of that, MDS offers the following:

Canada’s Best Managed companies (Platinum member)
Employee bonus program
Defined Contribution Pension Plan
Medical, dental and vision benefits
Health spending account
Health & Wellness Benefits
Positive and flexible work environment
Opportunity for career advancement
Strong focus on learning and development
Company events including family holiday party, employee events, executive - led coffee talks, team gatherings, and so much more
Inclusive workforce

Join our team and be an integral part of an innovative work environment that values your contributions.

MDS is an equal opportunity employer. MDS does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, mental or physical disability, religion, sex or national origin or ethnic origin.

MDS Aero Support is committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Accommodations are available upon request at any stage of the hiring process.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates who meet or exceed our requirements, are legally eligible to work in Canada, are eligible for Controlled Goods, and do not require sponsorship will be contacted.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We use AI tools solely to assist with drafting and improving the wording of our job postings. AI is not used at any stage of candidate screening, résumé review, or hiring decision-making. All applications are reviewed by our recruitment team.

Telephone calls not accepted from candidates or agencies.

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