Who We Are:
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CAE Vision: Our vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in defense and security, and civil aviation by revolutionizing our customers’ training and critical operations with digitally immersive solutions to elevate safety, efficiency and readiness.
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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.
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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:
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Comprehensive and competitive benefits package and flexibility that promotes work-life balance
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A work environment where all employees are valued, respected and safe
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Freedom to succeed by enabling team members to deliver, take initiatives and make decisions
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Recognition, professional development, advancement and having fun!
This position is contingent on Contract Award.
The IT Specialist (Programmer/Operator) supports the IT Lead in maintaining and operating central network servers, end-user workstations, and common desktop applications for a CAE training systems environment. This role manages hardware, software, cloud services, cybersecurity controls, data management systems, learning platforms, scheduling and administration tools, and inventory applications. The IT Specialist performs system configuration, security monitoring, vulnerability assessments, incident response, and technical support while ensuring compliance with applicable security frameworks and Department of Defense (DoD) standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Design, deploy, and manage secure cloud environments (SharePoint, CloudOne, AWS) in alignment with NIST, ISO 27001, FedRAMP, and related standards.
Implement and monitor security controls, including IDS/IPS, SIEM, and endpoint protection solutions.
Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing; identify and mitigate system risks.
Ensure scheduled and nonscheduled backup procedures—including media handling, documentation, storage locations, and testing—remain functional and compliant.
Install, test, configure, maintain, and upgrade systems, applications, hardware, and network infrastructure in compliance with cybersecurity requirements (STIG, SRG, NIST).
Assist with developing or maintaining system documentation, security plans, procedures, and technical references (network topology, hardware/software inventories).
Maintain learning management systems, content management systems, scheduling applications, configuration management tools, websites, and inventory databases.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong background in firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, SIEM systems, and endpoint security.
Knowledge of client/server environments, telecommunications, network migration, desktop computing, and systems integration.
Understanding of largescale storage technologies (SAN, NAS, fiber channel, tiered storage, replication, backup).
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.
Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.
Occasional work within training environments that may include exposure to mechanical systems, elevated areas, operational training devices, and potential electrical or mechanical hazards.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
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]
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.
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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.
