Aircraft Security Architect

Airbus; Getafe; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Flexible work shift

Health insurance

Employee stock options

35+ days vacation

On-site facilities

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space SAU in Madrid/Getafe area seeks a Cyber Security Architect to lead product security across lifecycle, from R&T to disposal. You will design architectures, define requirements, and ensure compliance while engaging with international teams and customers. English is essential; French/German are advantageous.

The role offers a hybrid work model with flexible shifts, a competitive salary, and opportunities for advanced training within a multinational aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Information Security or aircraft systems design.
• Experience with threat and risk analysis methods and tools.
• Strong knowledge of security architecture for systems and applications.
• Advanced English; French or German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define product security requirements, design and test security architectures.
• Lead security risks assessments using MAGERIT, PILAR, NIST, and ED standards.
• Drive secure development and security-by-design across projects.
• Collaborate with customers and Airbus groups in security matters.
• Ensure ongoing security compliance across the product lifecycle.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Innovative mindset

Communication skills

Teamwork

Customer focus

Education

Bachelors or Master in Telecommunication, Aeronautical or Computer Science

Tools

MAGERIT

PILAR

NIST

ED202A/ED203B

Job description

Job Description

Are you a Cyber Security Architect ready to take on new and exciting challenges?... Do you dare to accept the challenge of working for a worldwide aerospace leader company?... If you are a highly motivated Engineer, working in Cyber Security field that counts with real work experience in Risk Analysis Methodologies, designing Security Architectures, strong infrastructure and/or secure development background, and real passion for Cyber Security, If you are ready for to be part of the current cybersecurity revolution in the Aeronautic Industry this position is what you're looking for... Airbus gives you the opportunity to apply for it!... You will feel challenged with a job that won't bore you!... We are looking for a Cyber Security Architect to join our Product Security team within engineering organization in Airbus Defence & Space in Getafe (Madrid). You will be key in ensuring that the Airbus Defence and Space Products and supporting services are protected against cybersecurity threats throughout their entire lifecycle (i.e. from early R&T phases, definition, development, implementation, industrialization, operation, maintenance and support, through to end of life and disposal). You will work in a new and challenging international environment where cyber security is becoming and continuously growing as a key factor for all products designed and manufactured by Airbus Defence and Space.

TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

You will be in charge of the product security requirements definition, design, implementation, integration, test, verification and compliance.

• Have a collaborative mindset, and be a real team player.
• Challenge traditional ways of thinking and propose new ideas and new ways of working.
• Lead and manage the security aspects of the Products through their entire lifecycle.
• Provide cybersecurity consultancy and advisory to business projects.
• Adopt and promote a security-by-design approach with the different projects stakeholders.
• Proactively contribute to the business solutions’ architecture and design to manage and reduce risks.
• Conduct the security risk assessments on the Products (including threat and vulnerability assessment) using tools and methodologies like MAGERIT, PILAR, NIST, EBIOS, EUROCAE ED202A and ED203B.
• Define the security requirements to mitigate the security risks.
• Design the security architectures in accordance to the security requirements.
• Decompose the high-level security design into low-level detailed security designs for each sub-system or component.
• Ensure the security compliance of the Products in accordance to the national and international security regulations in accordance to the applicable criteria and methodologies (CC/CEM, ITSEC/ITSEM, CCN-STICs ...).
• Drive the definition, development and deployment of the Security Operating Procedures in order to ensure the security maintenance of the Products along their entire lifecycle.
• Act as the product security focal point in your domain.
• Participate in meetings with the Customer and lead the Customer on our Product Security approach.
• Participate in the Airbus international working groups.
• Ensure the good reporting for your activity.

REQUIREMENTS

Soft Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and Leadership skills.
• Highly innovative mindset and permanently challenging the status quo.
• Passionate about Aircrafts, Security and Technology.
• In depth interest to Engineering matters.
• Ability to learn and grow in an evolving environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work in an environment that requires a high level of detail and confidentiality.
• Proactive, self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as a team member in a challenging environment.
• Able to work autonomously as well as in international teams.
• Strong customer focus and result orientation.
• Strong team player.

Technical Skills

• Bachelors or Master in Telecommunication Engineer or Aeronautical Engineer or Computer Science.
• At least 3 years of experience in Information Security and/or Aircraft Systems design and development and/or Aircraft Safety.
• Threats and risk analysis methods and tools used (MAGERIT, PILAR, NYST, EBIOS, EUROCAE ED203A...)
• Strong knowledge and experience in Systems and applications security architecture design.
• Strong knowledge of network and application security architecture and operating systems.
• Knowledge of how to secure systems (application and infrastructure) and implement hardening in systems.
• Functional Security Test and penetration/refutation Testing
• Able to adapt to new regulations and methods of applying the security concepts and to a new environment like A/C systems
• Able to write clear and consumable security documentation.
• Advanced level of English.
• Good command of French or German is an advantage but not essential.

Airbus benefits

• Flexible workshift
• Option of continuous schedule from May to September
• Vacation days plus additional days-off along the year (+35 working days off in total)
• Attractive & competitive salary and additional bonus
• Hybrid model of working when possible, promoting the work-life balance
• Collective transport service in some sites
• Benefits such as health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan, or study grants
• On-site facilities (among others): free canteen, kindergarten, medical office
• Possibility to collaborate in different social and corporate social responsibility initiatives
• Excellent upskilling opportunities and great development prospects in a multicultural environment
• Special rates in in a wide range of products & other benefits

The successful candidate will be subjected to a NATO/National security clearance in order to undertake related work in accordance with the business needs.

This role will involve occasional travel for business.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company: Airbus Defence and Space SAU

Employment Type: Permanent

Experience Level: Professional

Job Family: Cyber Security

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [e-mail].

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.