Secure Systems Engineer – Cyber Architecture & Edge Security
Core
Architect and engineer secure, resilient systems across enterprise IT, edge computing, and operational technology (OT) landscapes for aerospace defense and civil programs.
Role type
Senior IC Secure Systems Engineer (Cyber Architecture & Edge Security)
Builds
Secure software development lifecycle integration, network edge defenses, and automated Infrastructure as Code (IaC) deployments
Domain
Aerospace, Defense, Cybersecurity, Edge Computing, Operational Technology (OT)
Required skills
Network security, Edge computing architecture, Operational Technology (OT) security, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Secure software development lifecycle (SDLC), Threat modeling, Automation, Systems administration, Programming review, NIST frameworks
Preferred skills
AI-assisted coding validation, Secure testing methodologies (SAST/DAST), Threat modeling frameworks (STRIDE/PASTA/DREAD), CMMC compliance, Mentoring
Technologies
Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, NIST, STRIDE, PASTA, DREAD, SAST, DAST
Responsibilities
Embed secure practices in SDLC, assess and strengthen network security controls at the edge, maintain awareness of OT system risks, lead software review initiatives for security weaknesses, architect and secure hybrid/cloud/on-prem systems, advance IaC adoption, support threat modeling exercises, produce technical documentation for audits, coordinate with SOC and engineering stakeholders, mentor junior staff
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities
