Senior Cybersecurity Engineer - Embedded Avionics (ONSITE)

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Embedded Product Cybersecurity Engineering team needs a Senior Software Security Engineer to meet our commitment to product cybersecurity excellence in both commercial and military avionics. As a member of this shared service team, you will ensure the secure design, secure development and security verification testing of new or updated systems. This team supports security needs throughout the company wherever the customer has security requirements or where a system will be exposed to cyber threats. We specialize in developing custom tools and testing techniques to uncover residual defects in our products design and/or implementation. Members of the Cybersecurity Engineering team excel by embedding with the design and implementation teams as the product cybersecurity subject matter expert supporting our Secure Systems Development Life Cycle (SSDLC) through an emphasis on Airworthiness Security and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Risk Management Framework (RMF). The ideal candidate will possess the technical breadth and adaptability to seamlessly navigate and contribute to both Commercial and Military sector cybersecurity requirements. This is an onsite position based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.
U.S. Citizenship is required - The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Embedded software development experience in Linux OS environment
Experience coding in C, C++, Python, other scripting languages
Networking experience - Layer 2/Layer 3/Layer 4 protocols

Nice To Haves

Experience creating and analyzing Threat Models and Data Flow Diagrams
Analysis of system and application security architectures
Conducting system and application vulnerability assessments
Data/network security implementations with Linux OS
Understanding tailoring and hardening of Linux OS
System and Application Penetration Testing skills
Hands-on experience with SAST and collaborating with developers to resolve findings
Creating System & Application Fuzzing / Resiliency Tests
SELinux Policy Development
Experience with Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) device certificate management
Experience or knowledge of RTCA DO-326A / DO-356A
Experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF)
Being a CISSP or (ISC)2 Associate is desirable.
Use excellent communications skills to communicate technical issues and status in both written and oral form.
Be adaptable to change, determined to accomplish tasks based on program schedule,
Collaborate with teammates in order to learn and make good decisionsE
Enjoy learning new technologies, and contribute to a positive work environment.

Responsibilities

Developing threat models and data flow diagrams to ensure information can be properly isolated in motion and at rest
Conducting vulnerability assessments of proposed and fielded systems
Collaborating with product architects and software development teams to mitigate security threats
Reviewing code to identify weaknesses in the implementation of security functions
Developing and executing fuzzing and penetration tests to evaluate product robustness to untrusted inputs
Creating custom security testing tools that utilize aerospace specific protocols
Implementing mandatory access controls (MAC) through the development of Security Enhanced Linux (SELinux) policies
Supporting multiple product security efforts concurrently
Guiding the organization throughout the SSDLC
Authoring of Risk Management Framework (RMF) artifacts

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
And more!