Data Security Engineer I

Astronautics Corporation of America designs computers, displays, and electronic systems for aircraft and provides avionics integration and cyber solutions. The Data Security Engineer I will support cybersecurity efforts for FAA, civilian, and military programs by assessing risks, developing requirements and controls, and helping design cyber-resilient avionics systems.

What you'll do:

• Evaluate different cybersecurity risk methodologies for Avionics systems
• Perform cybersecurity risk/safety assessments on aviation related systems, including analytical assessment, supplemental testing, and mitigating of risks
• Develop cybersecurity requirements and controls, support development of risk mitigation plans for vulnerability, and support certification and evaluation effort
• Support design and development of cybersecurity architecture and documentation
• Apply the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) controls and policies, and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) to the system design and implementation
• Attend and be an active participant at industry aerospace cybersecurity groups, industry forums, and working groups

What they're looking for:

• Bachelor degree in Engineering (Software or Systems Preferred) or Computer Science from an accredited college or university
• Demonstrated systems thinking skills (i.e., ability to recognize how changes at the component level can impact the overall system and vice versa)
• Ability to understand or have working knowledge of Cross Domain Solution
• Experience with Linux Operating System and scripting
• Excellent communication, analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work on U.S. Government Programs
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
• Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship
• Experience with software languages, including C, C++, Java, and Python
• Familiar with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process
• Capable of working independently in a lab environment

Benefits:

• Opportunities for professional growth
• Friendly work environment