IT Security Officer

**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 ensure that the organization’s information systems are protected. You perform vulnerability assessments, ongoing information risk assessments and audits, and monitor the network to detect security irregularities. You oversee and measure information security practices across technologies and processes, and design robust security solutions.

You also play a key role in **artificial intelligence security governance**, ensuring that AI systems are deployed securely, ethically, and in alignment with organizational policies. You assess AI-related risks, contribute to the development of AI governance frameworks, and collaborate with stakeholders to embed responsible AI practices into business operations.

The Cyber Security Officer improves information security through awareness programs, policies, guidelines, and standards, as well as through the ongoing integration of security within business strategies. You recommend and implement network security measures, and continuously enhance the security infrastructure—including those supporting AI and machine learning environments.

**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 or equivalent certification, an asset

**Experience**

Three or more years of experience in Cyber Security and Artificial Intelligence

In installations and implementation of security solutions across various computing platforms and network infrastructure

In the management of both physical and logical information security systems

In vulnerability assessment, security audits, TCP/IP, intrusion detection systems, and firewalls

In technical documentation

In weighing business risks and suggesting appropriate information security measures

In writing IT security policies

In personnel administration

**Competencies, Skills and Abilities**

Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership.

**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**: 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.

**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.

This is a temporary position with an anticipated start date of 01 December 2025, and end date of 30 November 2026.

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**

01 December 2025

**INCLUSION AND ACCOMMODATION**

Job Reference: CFMWS16105