Systems Engineer (Cybersecurity)

Essential Functions:

• Maintain responsibility for DOD and US Air Force cybersecurity policies and procedures.
• Provide technical and advisory support for the Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF) views of a Special Operation Forces (SOF) Aircraft.
• Develop and process Cyber security authorizations in support of Development Test and Evaluation (DT&E) and Operational Testing (OT) such as IATT, ATC, and ATO for the program office.
• Work with the program office to review, document, verify, and support cybersecurity resiliency and make recommendations regarding potential enhancements for Government consideration.
• Involvement with cybersecurity assessments and mitigation strategies in the cyber posture of legacy and new aircraft systems.
• Conduct architecture vulnerability analyses and risk assessments to determine prioritized strategies to fix existing and future cyber vulnerabilities.
• Be knowledgeable of aircrafts, associated/subsystems, standard weapon system avionics, and software.
• Assist in analyzing operational requirements, evolving requirements or deficiencies, investigating and recommending potential solutions, evaluating proposed design changes and solutions, overseeing the correction of deficiencies, and in general by providing engineering support to address any technical issues with respect to network and cybersecurity.
• Coordinates with internal/external partners to establish system security designs and validates complaints requirements
• Verify that application software/network/system security postures are implemented as stated, document deviations, and recommend required actions to correct those deviations
• Review engineering and technical analyses, reports, change proposals, and other technical documentation and develop recommendations for government consideration as to the adequacy of technical solutions relating to issues
• Further investigate measures to mitigate or eliminate risks to include working with associated peers and Contractor subject matter experts.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Travel will be required 20-30% of the time.

Qualifications:

• Active DoD Secret or (preferably) TS/SCI Clearance
• Previous experience in cybersecurity (ISSO, ISSM). At a minimum DoD 8570 IAM level 2 certification
• Bachelor's degree and 6-8 years experience in a field relevant to the functional area; or a Master's degree and 4-6 years experience in respective technical/professional discipline being performed. At least one (1) year of experience must have been performed on DoD programs/projects.
• Active Secret or (preferably) Top Secret/SCI clearance
• Previous experience with DoD Aerospace Aircrafts preferred
• Must be proficient in the MS Office productivity suite of software
• Strong technical writing background

AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits.

About AEVEX Aerospace

AEVEX Aerospace, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California, Massachusetts, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia.

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