Sr. Embedded Systems Security Engineer (Onsite - Largo, FL) Secret Clearance required
About The Position
Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is seeking a Senior Embedded System Security Engineer to join their Product Cybersecurity Organization (PCO) in Largo, FL. This role will support strategic defense and protected communication systems programs, focusing on new product development in a competitive market. The engineer will be part of the Collins Product Cybersecurity Organization (PCO) supporting strategic defense and protected communication systems programs. The Product Cybersecurity Engineering DoD East Florida team is hiring a Senior Embedded System Security Engineer to support programs for our US military and various international customers, keeping the world safe from foreign threats. This team supports multiple Collins contracts and is seeking to fill roles across several open contracts – our goal is to align each new hire with a position that best suits their skills and allows for career growth. The ideal candidate will be skilled in requirement allocation and decomposition, analyzing system architectures, designing security features and principles, assessing security vulnerabilities (scanning), and formal cybersecurity test and evaluation (CT&E). The candidate will report to the Senior Manager of Cybersecurity Engineering and work collaboratively with cross-functional engineering teams on the program they support.
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
- ACTIVE and transferrable SECRET clearance
- U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
- Direct experience in System Security Engineering
- Experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF) applied to mission systems used in disconnected DoD environments
- Experience with technical security concepts, technologies, and implementations
- Technical writing skills and ability to develop security documentation
- Experience interpreting system models, diagrams, and architectures to assess security risks
Nice To Haves
- Advanced Security-related certifications (e.g., CISSP, Sec+, etc.) and Electrical or Computer Engineering Degree
- Experience with National Security Agency (NSA) cryptographic certification, Cross Domain Solution (CDS) requirements, and National Information Assurance Partnership (NIAP)
- Experience working with security protocols used in embedded systems and communications for aerospace environments
- Familiarity with DOORS, JIRA, Confluence, Cameo (MBSE experience), or other systems modeling and agile tools
- Familiarity with DoD focused security assessment tools, e.g. SCC, NMAP, Evaluate-STIG, Nessus, ACAS, Vulnerator, eMASSster, etc.
- Analytical skills with the ability to perform deep dives into system requirements
- Willingness to learn about satellite systems, communication systems, and evolving security technologies
Responsibilities
- Support system certification and accreditation efforts, including Risk Management Framework (RMF) Authorization To Operate (ATO) and National Security Agency (NSA) Type 1 Cryptographic Certification
- Support cybersecurity requirement decomposition, allocation, implementation, and verification utilizing system engineering practices
- Analyze system requirements, models, and diagrams to identify potential security vulnerabilities
- Participate in system design discussions and provide security engineering input
- Collaborate with systems engineers and developers to integrate security considerations into system design
- Work as part of a team, contributing to a culture of collaboration and continuous learning
- Maintain awareness of evolving security threats and industry best practices
- Participate in Security focused-System Verification and Validation including writing test plans and procedures, performing test conduct, and providing remediation recommendation analysis
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
- Relocation assistance
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
