SOPRA STERIA GROUP-posted 14 days ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Remote • East Hartford, CT
11-50 employees
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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.

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