Cybersecurity Engineer (Embedded System)

Vertex Aerospace LLC; Indianapolis, Indiana, Christiansted (IN, PA, United States Virgin Islands); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to enhance their Cyber Engineering team in Indianapolis. This role involves developing and implementing security solutions for embedded systems on DoD platforms. You'll lead efforts in security specifications, architecture, and vulnerability assessments while collaborating with engineers across various phases of product development. If you have a passion for cybersecurity and a knack for innovative problem-solving, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. Join a forward-thinking company that values creativity and ingenuity in tackling complex challenges.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Learning and Development resources

Employee assistance resources

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in Systems/Software Engineering.
• Extensive experience in embedded security-oriented solutions.
• Ability to interact with customers for defining requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead cybersecurity efforts for secure system products.
• Develop advanced systems for security integrity and information assurance.
• Participate in the full lifecycle of development programs.

Skills

Systems/Software Engineering

Embedded Security Solutions

Scripting Languages

Cybersecurity

Customer Interaction

Education

B.S. in Cyber Security

B.S. in Engineering

B.S. in Computer Science

Tools

VxWorks

Green Hills Integrity

Firmware Development Languages

Job description

Description

V2X is growing! V2X is looking for a Cybersecurity Engineer (Embedded System) to join our team!

The Cyber Engineer will join our Cyber Engineering team in Indianapolis, IN supporting the implementation of cyber engineering on embedded systems integrated onto DoD platforms. The Senior Cyber Engineer will participate in the development of embedded and networked security solutions and will be responsible for leading and executing the cybersecurity efforts for secure system products. Activities will consist of security subsystem specifications, security subsystem architecture, interface descriptions, RMF assessment and authorization, and vulnerability assessments.

The Cyber Engineer must be able to work independently and as a member of a team in coordination with engineers in development, integration, test and modeling. The Cyber Engineer will exhibit a high degree of creativity and ingenuity and will be responsible for developing advanced systems /security integrity and information assurance leveraging RMF guidelines and concepts. The SSE must be able to communicate effectively with both internal and external customers.

Typical Duties:

The Cyber Engineer will be involved throughout the full lifecycle of the development program including proposal, Concept of Operations (CONOPs) development, requirements development, architecture, design, integration, test and certification of products. Minimal travel (up to 15%) will be required to support testing at customer sites as well as various activities during the development phase.

Required Skills:

• 2+ years of progressive technical (hands-on) experience related to Systems/Software Engineering architecture, requirements, determination, development, and implementation


• Extensive hands-on experience designing, implementing, testing, and fielding real-time Embedded security-oriented solutions on Department of Defense (DoD) programs


• Working knowledge of secure systems technologies, methodologies, policies and guidelines


• Scripting or development languages in a development or support environment


• Design/development/implementation in at least one of the following areas: Anti-Tamper (HW, SW, Systems), Cybersecurity, Software Assurance


• Ability to interact with customers to define requirements, solutions, trades, costs, implementation, system impacts, and effectiveness


• Develop top-level system requirements, and flow down requirements and implementation concepts to subsystems


• Direct interfaces with respect to customer representatives and external suppliers


• US Citizen with the ability to obtain a DOD Secret security clearance

Desired Skills:

• Experience working in Systems Engineering on complex embedded systems


• Capable of assessing complex customer needs and developing technical solutions


• Project management experience including cost, schedule, supplier management, risk and opportunity assessments


• Knowledge developing systems and configuring security postures with real time operating systems (RTOS), such as VxWorks, Green Hills Integrity, etc.


• Experience with firmware development languages (e.g. VHDL design, VeriLog, Etc.)


• Experience with Software design and implementation


• Experience with implementation of Anti-Tamper solutions in embedded products and systems


• Experience working on DoD programs


• Experience writing proposals and developing estimates for cyber engineering efforts


• Experience participating in technical reviews with both external and internal customers


• Current/active DoD Secret level or higher clearance

Education Requirements:

• B.S. in Cyber Security, Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or related field.

• Benefits include the following:
  
  
  
  • Healthcare coverage
  
  
  • Retirement plan
  
  
  • Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
  
  
  • Wellness programs
  
  
  • Paid time off, including holidays
  
  
  • Learning and Development resources
  
  
  • Employee assistance resources
  
  
  
  


• Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.

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