Cybersecurity Specialist- Avionics Systems (DO-326A / ED-202A)

SOPRA STERIA GROUP • East Hartford, CT

78d • Remote

About The Position

As a Cybersecurity Specialist- Avionics Systems, you will play a key role in ensuring that cybersecurity is integrated throughout the avionics system and software lifecycle, in compliance with applicable airworthiness security standards (DO-326A, ED-202A, DO-355, DO-356A).

You will collaborate closely with system, software, and safety teams to:

Define and maintain the airworthiness security process across projects;
Perform Aircraft/System Security Scope Definition (ASSD/SSSD) and Security Risk Analysis ( ASRA) for airborne and ground systems;
Derive and validate security requirements aligned with certification expectations;
Support secure architecture definition and pertaining verification activities;
Develop and maintain the cybersecurity case to demonstrate compliance to authorities (EASA/FAA/TCCA);
Contribute to security verification and validation activities, including penetration testing, vulnerability analysis, and security audits;
Act as a technical advisor to project teams, fostering a "security-by-design" culture rather than a compliance-only mindset.

Your mission is to empower development teams to design and deliver resilient, certifiable, and secure avionics software and systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software, Electrical or Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
• Strong expertise in cybersecurity for embedded or safety-critical systems, ideally in the aerospace or defense domain
• Proven experience with airworthiness security standards (DO-326A / ED-202A / DO-355 / DO-356A) or equivalent frameworks (ISO/SAE 21434, IEC 62443)
• Thorough understanding of DO-178C, ARP4754A, and DO-254 (or relevant equivalent) development processes is a strong asset
• Demonstrated proficiency in threat modeling, secure coding practices, and risk analysis (SRA)
• Relevant exposure and interactions with certification authorities (or delegates) and Stage Of Involvement meetings
• Ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams (architecture, software, safety, verification)
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to translate complex security concepts into actionable engineering practices

Nice To Haves

• Relevant cybersecurity certifications (CISSP, GICSP, or equivalent) are a plus

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the airworthiness security process across projects
• Perform Aircraft/System Security Scope Definition (ASSD/SSSD) and Security Risk Analysis ( ASRA) for airborne and ground systems
• Derive and validate security requirements aligned with certification expectations
• Support secure architecture definition and pertaining verification activities
• Develop and maintain the cybersecurity case to demonstrate compliance to authorities (EASA/FAA/TCCA)
• Contribute to security verification and validation activities, including penetration testing, vulnerability analysis, and security audits
• Act as a technical advisor to project teams, fostering a "security-by-design" culture rather than a compliance-only mindset

Benefits

• All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity
• 2% annual retirement benefit opportunity
• Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members
• 6 paid holidays
• Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance
• Vacation / Sick Time / Bereavement leave
• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits
• Spouse / Child Optional Life
• Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees