Lead Avionics Cybersecurity Architect

Fairwinds Technologies, LLC; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 165,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairwinds Technologies, LLC is seeking a Senior Network Security Engineer to support an AWACS modernization program focused on secure communications, mission systems integration, avionics cybersecurity, and network architecture for aircraft and ground systems.

The role provides technical leadership in cybersecurity engineering, RMF compliance, secure communications integration, and mission system security. It includes supervisory responsibilities and travel up to 25–35%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering or cybersecurity field.
• One or more of: Cisco CCNP Security, CISSP, CASP+, Security+, or CEH.

Responsibilities

• Lead cybersecurity engineering activities for aircraft and ground-system modernization efforts.
• Develop and maintain cybersecurity architectures for airborne mission systems and networks.
• Perform RMF alignment and security controls mapping per DoD guidelines.
• Develop, maintain, and execute Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&M).
• Generate and support Authority to Operate (ATO) and RMF package submissions.
• Assess cybersecurity risks for avionics modifications and network interfaces.
• Coordinate with avionics, software, and systems engineering teams.

Skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity/Engineering/CS

Tools

DOORS database

TEMPEST analysis tools

Job description

Fairwinds Technologies, LLC is seeking a Senior Network Security Engineer to support an AWACS modernization program focused on secure communications, mission systems integration, avionics cybersecurity, and network architecture for aircraft and ground systems.

The role provides technical leadership in cybersecurity engineering, RMF compliance, secure communications integration, and mission system security. It includes supervisory responsibilities and travel up to 25–35%.