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ADGA Group

ADGA Group

www.adga.ca

4 Jobs

331 Employees

About the Company

ADGA Group is a Canadian-owned defence and security company specializing in advanced technology solutions for government and industry. We specialize in cybersecurity, simulation and training, systems engineering, and program management--applying deep expertise through embedded teams, advisory services, and integrated project delivery. For over 50 years, we've helped protect Canada's safety and sovereignty through innovation, integrity, and service. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Commissionaires, ADGA proudly reinvests in Canadian communities and veterans through our social mandate.

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IT Security Threat & Risk Assessment & Certification & Accreditation Analyst
Job Description
**Job Title:** Senior IT Security Threat & Risk Assessment, Certification & Accreditation Analyst **Role Summary:** Lead IT security threat and risk assessments, certification, and accreditation activities for defense‑related radio frequency communication systems. Provide strategic security guidance, develop security architectures, and support senior DND stakeholders throughout option analysis, definition, and implementation phases. **Expectations:** - Minimum 10 years of relevant experience, including 5 years in test and evaluation of IT/communications and security systems. - Ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian Government NATO Secret clearance. - Proven expertise in developing security policies, risk management frameworks, and strategic security plans. - Strong communication skills for briefing senior officials and delivering training. **Key Responsibilities:** - Review and apply federal, provincial/territorial, and international IT security policies, standards, and best practices. - Conduct business impact analyses, threat & risk assessments, and feasibility studies for IT security solutions. - Develop vision papers, security architecture designs, and strategic plans using BTEP and GSRM methodologies. - Advise DND and stakeholder senior managers on emerging security technologies and trends. - Lead selection and evaluation of enterprise‑wide security tools and technologies. - Create and deliver IT security training material for DND personnel and partners. - Produce cost‑benefit analyses, implementation roadmaps, and R&D policy recommendations. - Coordinate with project teams to integrate security controls ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive data. **Required Skills:** - In‑depth knowledge of IT security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001), risk management, and accreditation processes. - Experience with testing and evaluating satellite, radio frequency, and communications systems. - Proficiency in security architecture design, policy development, and strategic planning. - Strong analytical, research, and report‑writing abilities. - Excellent presentation and stakeholder‑engagement skills. - Ability to work autonomously and within multidisciplinary defense project teams. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) license in Canada **or** a recognized Engineering/Science degree (Canadian university) **or** an internationally accredited Engineering/Science degree (CICIC, WES, or U of T Comparative Education Services). - 10 + years total experience as a Test Coordinator (within the last 20 years). - 5 + years experience in development/implementation of test and evaluation plans for IT products/services. - 5 + years experience testing IT/communications systems, including satellite and security systems. - Eligibility for Canadian Government NATO Secret security clearance.
Ottawa, Canada
On site
Senior
08-10-2025
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Simulation Software Developer
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Job Title: Simulation Software Developer Role Summary: Senior developer responsible for designing, building, integrating, and validating simulation software for defense applications. Works on mission-critical systems, ensuring compliance with military standards and operational requirements. Expectations: Must maintain a PSPC Secret level security clearance and Controlled Goods Certificate. Expected to deliver quality code on time, participate in Agile planning, and contribute to all phases of the software life‑cycle from requirements to field deployment. Key Responsibilities: - Investigate and evaluate simulation technologies, standards, and tools. - Design system architecture and trainer components. - Develop simulation software using C++, C, or C#. - Program graphics interfaces with OpenGL, Qt, or equivalent. - Build add‑ons, extensions, or plug‑ins for simulation platforms. - Integrate third‑party simulation engines (Unity, Unreal, Unigine, Delta3D, etc.) and software modules. - Create and execute test plans, procedures, and validation reports. - Support system deployment, installation, and operational hand‑over. - Engage in Agile sprint activities, including backlog grooming, daily stand‑ups, and retrospectives. Required Skills: - 10+ years of software development experience. - 4+ years in modeling & simulation environments within the last five years. - Strong proficiency in C++, C, or C#. - Experience with OpenGL, Qt, or similar graphics libraries. - Knowledge of simulation game engines (Unity, Unreal, Unigine, Delta3D). - Ability to derive functional requirements and design simulation software. - Familiarity with military protocols, standards, and Controlled Goods processes. - Experience generating test plans, procedures, and reports. - Ability to work in Agile development environments. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Sciences, Engineering, Computer Science, or Mathematics, OR a college technical diploma in Information Technology, Software Development, or Computer Science. - PSPC Secret clearance (required) and Controlled Goods Certificate (required).
Kingston, Canada
On site
Senior
08-10-2025
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Intermediate Telecom System Specialist (Networks)
Job Description
**Job title** Intermediate Telecom System Specialist (Networks) **Role Summary** Provide technical analysis, design recommendations, and integration support for telecommunications systems across radio, microwave, satellite, and network domains. Liaise with stakeholders to ensure system integrity, performance, and maintainability while developing procurement and technical documentation for large‑scale IT projects. **Expectations** *Provide the same workflow as a professional engineer in a government telecom environment, respecting security clearances, documentation standards, and project timelines.* **Key Responsibilities** - Review, analyze, and recommend solutions for telecommunication system and subsystem interface documentation. - Identify and resolve discrepancies, deficiencies, and needed changes to network equipment and specifications. - Collaborate with defense and stakeholder technical groups to ensure system reliability and maintainability. - Integrate telecom network systems and develop associated technical data specifications, plans, drawings, standards, and Statements of Work (SOWs). - Conduct system integration testing, evaluation, and deficiency analysis, proposing cost‑effective remedies. - Perform technical definition studies and options analysis for network systems. - Provide technical expertise during design, technical, and management reviews to monitor progress and flag potential issues. - Draft and manage large‑value project technical documentation (≥$5 M) and support procurement activities. - Design, install, and maintain telecommunications equipment and manage network infrastructure projects (data center relocation, storage/database consolidation, information security initiatives). - Maintain active Canadian Government NATO Secret Clearance and comply with related security protocols. **Required Skills** - Proficiency in telecom system analysis, design, and integration across multiple media (radio, microwave, satellite, network). - Strong technical writing skills for project documentation, specifications, and SOWs. - Ability to conduct detailed system deficiency analysis and propose actionable, cost‑effective solutions. - Knowledge of network infrastructure project implementation (data center, storage, security). - Experience with procurement processes and technical specification development. **Required Education & Certifications** - Engineering or Science degree from a recognized Canadian university or an accredited non‑Canadian degree. - Alternatively, a diploma or certificate (minimum 2 years) from a recognized college in Information Management/Information Technology. - Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) by any Canadian professional engineering regulatory body. - Minimum 5 years experience as a Telecommunication System Specialist. - Minimum 2 years (within last 5 years) in writing project technical documentation for IM/IT projects ≥$5 M. - Minimum 2 years (within last 5 years) in design, installation, and maintenance of telecommunications equipment. - Minimum 2 years (within last 5 years) in implementing network infrastructure projects (data center move/refresh, storage/database consolidation, information security). ---
Ottawa, Canada
On site
Mid level
03-11-2025
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Senior Antenna Structure Engineer
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Job Title: Senior Antenna Structure Engineer Role Summary Lead engineering design, analysis, integration, and testing of antenna structure systems for the Strategic Radio Capability contract. Provide technical certification, documentation, and solution recommendations during option analysis, definition, and system support phases. Expectations - Produce professional engineering documents and “stamp” drawings under applicable jurisdiction. - Ensure compliance with system integrity, performance, reliability, and maintainability standards. - Deliver timely technical advice and progress reports to DND and stakeholder groups. - Maintain cost‑effective solutions and manage risks throughout the project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities - Review and analyze antenna structure system/sub‑system interface documentation, plans, and specifications. - Recommend system‑level solutions for discrepancies, deficiencies, and specification changes. - Liaise with DND and subsystem engineering teams to validate system integrity. - Conduct antenna system integration, analysis, testing, and evaluation, including prototype and full‑system tests. - Develop and manage test plans, execute testing, and present results to stakeholders. - Create technical data specifications, plans, drawings, and SOWs for interface and ancillary items. - Update contractor documentation for DGIMPD projects with antenna structure requirements. - Perform RF engineering across VLF/LF/MF/HF/VHF/UHF/Ka/Ku/X bands and microwave systems; design and test prototype electronics assemblies. - Execute antenna tower engineering and foundation analysis for satellite antenna infrastructure. Required Skills - Professional Engineer (PE) license in Ontario or equivalent jurisdiction. - Extensive experience (>10 years) in antenna structure design, analysis, and implementation. - Proven track record delivering IT/IM projects ≥$5M with technical documentation (SOW, SR, specs). - Strong knowledge of RF communications, microwave systems, antenna tower design, and structural foundations. - Proficiency in CAD, simulation tools, and technical documentation standards. - Excellent stakeholder communication, problem‑solving, and project management skills. Required Education & Certifications - Bachelor’s or higher degree in Electrical/Electronics, Mechanical, Aerospace or related engineering discipline from a recognized Canadian university or an accredited foreign institution (CICIC, WES, U of Toronto Comparative Education Services). - Minimum 5 years of experience writing project technical documentation for IT/IM projects valued $5 million or more. - Minimum 5 years of delivery experience in satellite antenna infrastructure (analysis, design, implementation). - Ability to obtain and maintain Canadian Government NATO clearance.
Ottawa, Canada
On site
Senior
04-11-2025