System Security Test Engineer for Flight-Critical Systems

Australia-Employment; Columbia (MD); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a System Security Test Engineer to support verification and validation of mission-critical systems including networking, VoIP, radio control, and Air Traffic Management. The role focuses on practical cybersecurity testing against NIST SP 800-53 Rev.

5 in integrated environments. The ideal candidate will combine hands-on test experience with strong documentation, troubleshooting, and cross-functional collaboration across hardware, software, and cybersecurity teams to deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a technical discipline.
• Hands-on test experience with complex systems and security controls.
• Experience assessing/verifying NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 controls.
• Familiarity with AC, CM, IA, SC, SI control families.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, execute, and document system security test activities for complex integrated systems.
• Perform hands-on testing of advanced networking systems, VoIP, RF equipment, and Air Traffic Management systems.
• Assess and verify implementation of NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 security controls.
• Develop and execute formal test procedures and document results.
• Coordinate with hardware, software, networking, and cybersecurity teams to resolve issues.

Skills

System security testing

NIST SP 800-53 Rev.5

Networking concepts

Test procedure development

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Information Technology

Tools

Wireshark

Jira

Vulnerability testing tools

Job description

Jobot is seeking a System Security Test Engineer to support verification and validation of mission-critical systems including networking, VoIP, radio control, and Air Traffic Management. The role focuses on practical cybersecurity testing against NIST SP 800-53 Rev.

5 in integrated environments. The ideal candidate will combine hands-on test experience with strong documentation, troubleshooting, and cross-functional collaboration across hardware, software, and cybersecurity teams to deliver