Overview
On Site
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)
Skills
Cloud
Network
VPN
Airline
firewalls
systems
Aviation
PKI Security
ANSP
Job Details
Engineer, Network & Systems (ANSP Program)
FOCUS
Ensure secure aircraft, ground, and communications systems relied upon for our ANSP Program, with concentrated attention towards network, systems, cloud, and PKI security.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Secure aircraft and ground systems by implementing and maintaining the ANSP, including PKI, VPN, and zero-trust solutions.
Manage and maintain server infrastructure (Windows and Linux) supporting cybersecurity systems.
Configure and manage network devices, including firewalls, VPN gateways, and intrusion detection systems.
Manage cryptographic keys and digital certificates, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Respond to and manage security incidents, including forensic analysis and remediation.
Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure secure and efficient operations.
Stay updated on the latest developments in aircraft IT and network security.
Support the development of security training programs.
Monitor aviation systems for suspicious activities and analyze logs to identify threats.
Perform risk assessments and ensure compliance with aviation-specific cybersecurity frameworks.
Collect and analyze threat intelligence data, staying informed about emerging threats.
Secure cloud environments for security log analysis and reporting. Includes designing the secure cloud architecture, configuring security groups, implementing IAM policies, ensuring data encryption (at rest and in transit).
Conduct comprehensive security posture assessments of our ANSP ground systems.
SKILLS
Deep Cybersecurity Expertise: Requires 3-5+ years of progressive cybersecurity engineering experience with deep understanding of network, systems (including Windows and Linux server administration), cloud, and PKI security principles and technologies.
Hands-on Technical Skills: Proficiency in managing firewalls, VPNs, IDPS, ZTNA, EDR, vulnerability scanning, configuration management tools, and CSPM solutions. Also includes demonstrated experience in Windows and Linux server configuration, hardening, maintenance, and security patching.
Cloud & PKI Focus: Expertise in cloud security (AWS or Azure) and extensive experience with PKI infrastructure, certificate lifecycle management, and key management are essential.
Secure Architecture & Vulnerability Management: Ability to design secure network architectures and conduct security assessments to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities, including system-level vulnerabilities on Windows and Linux servers.
Aviation Security Contribution: Will contribute to critical FAA aircraft network security program duties, including securing communication between aircraft and ground systems, collaborating with OEMs, and ensuring the security and integrity of underlying Windows and Linux server infrastructure.
PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS
CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional)
CompTIA Security+
Cisco CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)
GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
FOCUS
Ensure secure aircraft, ground, and communications systems relied upon for our ANSP Program, with concentrated attention towards network, systems, cloud, and PKI security.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Secure aircraft and ground systems by implementing and maintaining the ANSP, including PKI, VPN, and zero-trust solutions.
Manage and maintain server infrastructure (Windows and Linux) supporting cybersecurity systems.
Configure and manage network devices, including firewalls, VPN gateways, and intrusion detection systems.
Manage cryptographic keys and digital certificates, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Respond to and manage security incidents, including forensic analysis and remediation.
Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure secure and efficient operations.
Stay updated on the latest developments in aircraft IT and network security.
Support the development of security training programs.
Monitor aviation systems for suspicious activities and analyze logs to identify threats.
Perform risk assessments and ensure compliance with aviation-specific cybersecurity frameworks.
Collect and analyze threat intelligence data, staying informed about emerging threats.
Secure cloud environments for security log analysis and reporting. Includes designing the secure cloud architecture, configuring security groups, implementing IAM policies, ensuring data encryption (at rest and in transit).
Conduct comprehensive security posture assessments of our ANSP ground systems.
SKILLS
Deep Cybersecurity Expertise: Requires 3-5+ years of progressive cybersecurity engineering experience with deep understanding of network, systems (including Windows and Linux server administration), cloud, and PKI security principles and technologies.
Hands-on Technical Skills: Proficiency in managing firewalls, VPNs, IDPS, ZTNA, EDR, vulnerability scanning, configuration management tools, and CSPM solutions. Also includes demonstrated experience in Windows and Linux server configuration, hardening, maintenance, and security patching.
Cloud & PKI Focus: Expertise in cloud security (AWS or Azure) and extensive experience with PKI infrastructure, certificate lifecycle management, and key management are essential.
Secure Architecture & Vulnerability Management: Ability to design secure network architectures and conduct security assessments to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities, including system-level vulnerabilities on Windows and Linux servers.
Aviation Security Contribution: Will contribute to critical FAA aircraft network security program duties, including securing communication between aircraft and ground systems, collaborating with OEMs, and ensuring the security and integrity of underlying Windows and Linux server infrastructure.
PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS
CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional)
CompTIA Security+
Cisco CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)
GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
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