Product Cybersecurity Specialist

Telesat (NASDAQ and TSX: TSAT) is a leading global satellite operator, providing reliable and secure satellite-delivered communications solutions worldwide to broadcast, telecommunications, corporate and government customers for over 50 years. Backed by a legacy of engineering excellence, reliability and industry-leading customer service, Telesat has grown to be one of the largest and most successful global satellite operators.

Telesat Lightspeed, our revolutionary Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network, scheduled to begin service in 2027, will revolutionize global broadband connectivity for enterprise users by delivering a combination of high capacity, security, resiliency and affordability with ultra-low latency and fiber-like speeds. Telesat is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, and has offices and facilities around the world.

The company's state-of-the-art fleet consists of 15 GEO satellites, the Canadian payload on ViaSat-1 and one LEO 3 demonstration satellite. For more information, follow Telesat on X and LinkedIn or visit www.telesat.com

Reporting to Telesat's Product Cybersecurity Manager, the candidate will help the engineers within the Satellite and Ground systems teams ensure that all designs for the Lightspeed implementation (labs, satellite operations, ground stations, etc.) will meet IA-Pre requirements.

Main Responsibilities

Collaborate with the product development and engineering teams to ensure that Cybersecurity controls are integrated into the product design

Conduct regular cybersecurity reviews of products during the development phase

Identify vulnerabilities or control deficiencies to address potential threats

Develop strategies in collaboration with the Lightspeed product and engineering teams to mitigate identified vulnerabilities

Conduct product security training for employees and customers

Education and Experience Required

A Diploma or Degree in a relevant area of study with preference for Computer Science/Cybersecurity

2 years of experience in product security, IoT security or cybersecurity architecture related experience

Knowledge of NIST 800-53 controls is an asset

CISSP certification is an asset

Ability to achieve Secret clearance

Specialized Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to collaborate with product teams integrating security by design principles and approaches

Experience applying cybersecurity concepts to protect satellites and their supporting ground systems

Knowledge of security review processes related product development cycles

Ability to conduct threat analysis to identify potential vulnerabilities and develop mitigation strategies

Knowledge of NIST 800-53 controls and CNSSP-12 Policies is an asset

Decision Making and Supervision

Make decisions and recommendations within established procedures, based on NIST 800-53, Telesat Policies and other compliance frameworks

Coordinate with security team as well as business partners

Work under minimum supervision

Working Conditions

Generally comfortable office working environment

Although limited, the employee must be able to travel to corporate facilities