Cybersecurity Specialist– Avionics Systems (DO-326A / ED-202A)
Core
Ensure cybersecurity is integrated throughout the avionics system and software lifecycle in compliance with airworthiness security standards.
Role type
Cybersecurity Specialist for Avionics Systems
Builds
Secure avionics software and systems for aerospace manufacturers
Domain
Aerospace / Defense
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
airworthiness security standards (DO-326A, ED-202A, DO-355, DO-356A), threat modeling, secure coding practices, risk analysis (SRA), security verification and validation, secure architecture definition, security case development, penetration testing, vulnerability analysis, security audits
Preferred skills
DO-178C, ARP4754A, DO-254 development processes, interaction with certification authorities, security certifications (CISSP, GICSP)
Technologies
DO-326A, ED-202A, DO-355, DO-356A, ISO/SAE 21434, IEC 62443, DO-178C, ARP4754A, DO-254
Responsibilities
Define and maintain the airworthiness security process across projects; Perform Aircraft/System Security Scope Definition (ASSD/SSSD) and Security Risk Analysis (ASRA); Derive and validate security requirements aligned with certification expectations; Support secure architecture definition and verification activities; Develop and maintain the cybersecurity case to demonstrate compliance to authorities; Contribute to security verification and validation activities including penetration testing and vulnerability analysis; Act as a technical advisor to project teams
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC