Sr. Staff System Security Engineer (R5357)

Job Description:

What you'll do

Own the platform cybersecurity strategy and architecture across aircraft systems, mission systems, networks, ground systems, datalinks, and support infrastructure
Define cybersecurity requirements, system behaviors, security architectures, threat models, and operational workflows to ensure resilient and survivable mission operations
Lead RMF execution, accreditation activities, STIG implementation, vulnerability management, and security compliance efforts to support program milestones and operational fielding
Drive cross-functional integration between systems engineering, avionics, software, networking, mission systems, test, and airworthiness teams to embed cybersecurity throughout the platform lifecycle
Support cybersecurity testing, incident response, root cause analysis, and risk mitigation activities across lab, ground, and flight test environments to improve platform resiliency and mission readiness

Required qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field
8+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, defense systems, mission systems, or military aerospace programs
Experience leading cybersecurity activities for complex integrated systems or defense platforms
Strong knowledge of RMF, STIGs, system hardening, network security, secure architectures, and vulnerability management processes
Experience working across hardware, software, networking, and mission system integration environments
Ability to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance desired.

Preferred qualifications

Experience supporting military aircraft, UAV, mission systems, or tactical communication platforms
Familiarity with resilient system architectures, zero trust principles, cross-domain solutions, and contested environment operations
Experience with MBSE methodologies and tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler
Background supporting cybersecurity test events, airworthiness, or platform accreditation activities
Active Secret or Top Secret clearance preferred