Secure Systems Engineer I (Onsite)
About The Position
The Secure Systems Engineer I will join Collins Aerospace’s Cybersecurity Engineering team, a shared-services team supporting product development throughout the Avionics Strategic Business Unit where customers have security requirements or systems are exposed to cyber threats through connectivity or operational use. The team develops tools and testing techniques to identify residual design or implementation defects that could affect system confidentiality, integrity, or availability. Security engineers work alongside design and implementation teams as subject matter experts and support the Secure System Development Life Cycle (SSDLC). The role includes developing threat models and information-flow architectures, implementing mandatory access controls through Security Enhanced Linux (SELinux) policies, performing fuzzing and penetration testing, reviewing code for security weaknesses, and assessing vulnerabilities in proposed and in-service systems. The engineer also assists with security documentation for Airworthiness Certification. This is an onsite, U.S.-based position in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. U.S. citizenship is required; a security clearance is not required.
Requirements
- A degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).
- Coding experience in C++ or Python.
- Familiarity with the Linux operating system.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
Nice To Haves
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a demonstrated passion for the field.
- Completed coursework or personal projects focused on embedded systems security.
- Experience with embedded system integration and testing.
- Understanding of IP networking architectures and concepts.
- Knowledge of version control systems such as Git.
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Tool Suite.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute fuzzing and robustness tests to evaluate product attack surfaces.
- Conduct vulnerability assessments of proposed and in-service systems.
- Embed with development teams to address product security concerns.
- Develop threat models and data-flow diagrams to help ensure data is properly isolated in motion and at rest.
- Assist with implementing mandatory access controls through development of SELinux policies.
- Assist with creating security documentation to support Airworthiness Certification.
- Review code to identify weaknesses in security-function implementation.
- Support product development teams as a cybersecurity subject matter expert within the Secure System Development Life Cycle.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) match
- Flexible spending accounts
- Flexible work schedules
- Employee assistance program
- Employee Scholar Program
- Parental leave
- Paid time off
- Holidays
- Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
