Sopra Steria

IT consulting, digital services, and transformation

Cybersecurity Specialist - Avionics Systems - DO-326A / ED-202A

Security Engineering & ArchitectureConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeEast Hartford, CT, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field is required.
Strong expertise in cybersecurity for embedded or safety-critical systems is required, ideally in the aerospace or defense domain.
Proven experience with airworthiness security standards such as DO-326A, ED-202A, DO-355, and DO-356A, or equivalent frameworks including ISO/SAE 21434 and IEC 62443, is required.
Relevant exposure to and interaction with certification authorities or delegates and Stage Of Involvement meetings is required.
The ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary architecture, software, safety, and verification teams is required.
The ability to translate complex security concepts into actionable engineering practices is required.

Responsibilities

Define and maintain the airworthiness security process across projects.
Perform Aircraft/System Security Scope Definition and Security Risk Analysis for airborne and ground systems.
Derive and validate security requirements aligned with certification expectations.
Support secure architecture definition and related verification activities.
Develop and maintain the cybersecurity case to demonstrate compliance to EASA, FAA, and TCCA authorities.
Contribute to security verification and validation activities, including penetration testing, vulnerability analysis, and security audits.
Act as a technical advisor to project teams and foster a security-by-design culture.
Empower development teams to design and deliver resilient, certifiable, and secure avionics software and systems.

Desired Qualifications

A thorough understanding of DO-178C, ARP4754A, and DO-254 development processes, or relevant equivalents, is preferred.
Proficiency in threat modeling, secure coding practices, and security risk analysis is preferred.
Relevant cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP or GICSP are preferred.

Job Description

As a Cybersecurity Specialist– Avionics Systems, you will play a key role in ensuring that cybersecurity is integrated throughout the avionics system and software lifecycle, in compliance with applicable airworthiness security standards (DO-326A, ED-202A, DO-355, DO-356A).

You will collaborate closely with system, software, and safety teams to:

Define and maintain the airworthiness security process across projects;
Perform Aircraft/System Security Scope Definition (ASSD/SSSD) and Security Risk Analysis ( ASRA) for airborne and ground systems;
Derive and validate security requirements aligned with certification expectations;
Support secure architecture definition and pertaining verification activities;
Develop and maintain the cybersecurity case to demonstrate compliance to authorities (EASA/FAA/TCCA);
Contribute to security verification and validation activities, including penetration testing, vulnerability analysis, and security audits;
Act as a technical advisor to project teams, fostering a “security-by-design” culture rather than a compliance-only mindset.

Your mission is to empower development teams to design and deliver resilient, certifiable, and secure avionics software and systems.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software, Electrical or Aerospace Engineering, or a related field;
Strong expertise in cybersecurity for embedded or safety-critical systems, ideally in the aerospace or defense domain;
Proven experience with airworthiness security standards (DO-326A / ED-202A / DO-355 / DO-356A) or equivalent frameworks (ISO/SAE 21434, IEC 62443);
Thorough understanding of DO-178C, ARP4754A, and DO-254 (or relevant equivalent) development processes is a strong asset;
Demonstrated proficiency in threat modeling, secure coding practices, and risk analysis (SRA);
Relevant exposure and interactions with certification authorities (or delegates) and Stage Of Involvement meetings
Relevant cybersecurity certifications (CISSP, GICSP, or equivalent) are a plus;
Ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams (architecture, software, safety, verification);
Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to translate complex security concepts into actionable engineering practices.

Additional Information

CS Group US values diversity in the workplace and encourages women, visible minorities, ethnic minorities, aboriginal people and people with disabilities to apply.

Benefits

All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity
2% annual retirement benefit opportunity
Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members
6 paid holidays
Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance
Vacation / Sick Time / Bereavement leave
Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits
Spouse / Child Optional Life
Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

About the Company

Sopra Steria

IT consulting, digital services, and transformation

Sopra Steria provides consulting, digital services and solutions to help large organizations transform their business through technology. Its offerings cover strategy, systems integration, cloud, cyber security, software development, and managed services, designed to be delivered end to end—from assessing needs and designing a plan to implementing and operating IT systems. The company combines deep knowledge of many industries with a collaborative approach to tailor projects to each client and to deliver measurable, sustainable improvements in performance. Differentiators include its European scale (about 51,000 employees across roughly 30 countries), broad scope—from strategy to operation—and emphasis on practical outcomes that help clients stay competitive. The group’s goal is to put digital to work for its clients in a way that creates a positive, more productive future for all stakeholders.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Paris, France
Founded: 1968

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