Cyber Security Engineer

Description

We are looking for a highly skilled Cyber Security Engineer to join our team in Mesa, Arizona. In this role, you will be responsible for safeguarding our systems and infrastructure by implementing advanced security measures and ensuring compliance with industry standards. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to the protection of critical assets.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in development and maintenance of incident response plans.
• Conduct forensic analysis of systems and networks as they relate to projects
• Stay current on cyber threats and attack techniques.
• Collaborate with external partners to investigate incidents.
• Identify vulnerabilities and assess risks.
• Implement security measures per project requirements.
• Secure aircraft, satellites, UAVs, and military-grade embedded systems.
• Ensure resilience against cyber warfare tactics (e.g., jamming, spoofing, malware injection)
• Monitor for signs of intrusion or malicious activity.
• Protect real-time operating systems (RTOS) used in aircraft and military-grade hardware.
• Secure firmware & avionics software against hacking (e.g., DO-326A Airworthiness Security).
• Perform penetration testing on avionics and weapon systems.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration tests to identify security weaknesses.
• Develop and maintain security policies and procedures to ensure compliance with industry regulations.
• Collaborate with IT and development teams to ensure secure system architectures and software development practices.
• Identify Computers in accordance with DOD regulations and other Requirements.
• Configuration of project specific computers and servers with applications and utilities, as required, capturing images of configuration for archiving and deployment.
• Apply images to computer and servers.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE / REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in Cyber Security, information security, or network security roles.
• Proficiency with security tools such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and SIEM platforms.
• Strong understanding of Cyber Security principles, including threat analysis, incident response, and vulnerability assessments.
• Strong understanding of secure avionics networks (ARINC 429, MIL-STD-1553, CAN Bus).
• Familiarity with industry regulations and compliance standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR).
• Certifications such as CISSP, CEH, or CISM are highly desirable.
• Ability to obtain Security Clearance.

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