Cyber Security Architect

Are you a Cyber Security Architect ready to take on new and exciting challenges? Do you dare to accept the challenge of working for a worldwide aerospace leader company?

If you are a highly motivated Engineer, working in Cyber Security field that counts with real work experience in Risk Analysis Methodologies, designing Security Architectures, strong infrastructure and/or secure development background, and real passion for Cyber Security, this position is what you're looking for.

We are looking for a Cyber Security Architect to join our Product Security team within the engineering organization in Airbus Defence & Space in Getafe (Madrid).

You will be key in ensuring that the Airbus Defence and Space Products and supporting services are protected against cybersecurity threats throughout their entire lifecycle (i.e. from early R&T phases, definition, development, implementation, industrialization, operation, maintenance and support, through to end of life and disposal). You will work in a challenging international environment where cyber security is becoming a key factor for all products designed and manufactured by Airbus Defence and Space.

TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

You will be in charge of the product security requirements definition, design, implementation, integration, test, verification and compliance.

As a Cyber Security Architect, you will drive the definition of product security architectures and design in accordance with their security requirements derived from the security risk assessments using methodologies and tools like MAGERIT (PILAR), NIST, EBIOS, EUROCAE ED202A, 203A. You will specify what security controls are to be applied and where in the overall product architecture.

You will contribute to guarantee that the Airbus Defence and Space Products are inherently secure by design and fulfill the security requirements in accordance with the applicable national/international security regulations.

You will work closely with all relevant stakeholders (e.g. Customer, Program manager, Chief engineer) to accomplish the product security milestones for the different programs.

As a Cyber Security Architect, the main responsibilities will be to:

• Have a collaborative mindset, and be a real team player.
• Challenge traditional ways of thinking and propose new ideas and new ways of working.
• Lead and manage the security aspects of the Products through their entire lifecycle.
• Provide cybersecurity consultancy and advisory to business projects.
• Adopt and promote a security-by-design approach with the different project stakeholders.
• Proactively contribute to the business solutions’ architecture and design to manage and reduce risks.
• Conduct security risk assessments on the Products (including threat and vulnerability assessment) using tools and methodologies like MAGERIT, PILAR, NIST, EBIOS, EUROCAE ED202A and ED203B.
• Define the security requirements to mitigate the security risks.
• Design the security architectures in accordance with the security requirements.
• Decompose the high-level security design into low-level detailed security designs for each sub-system or component.
• Ensure the security compliance of the Products in accordance with the national and international security regulations.
• Drive the definition, development and deployment of the Security Operating Procedures to ensure the security maintenance of the Products along their entire lifecycle.
• Act as the product security focal point in your domain.
• Participate in meetings with the Customer and lead the Customer on our Product Security approach.
• Participate in the Airbus international working groups.
• Ensure good reporting for your activity.

REQUIREMENTS

Soft Skills
- Excellent interpersonal and Leadership skills.
- Highly innovative mindset and permanently challenging the status quo.
- Passionate about Aircrafts, Security and Technology.
- In-depth interest in Engineering matters.
- Ability to learn and grow in an evolving environment.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work in an environment that requires a high level of detail and confidentiality.
- Proactive, self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as a team member in a challenging environment.
- Able to work autonomously as well as in international teams.
- Strong customer focus and result orientation.
- Strong team player.

Technical Skills
- Bachelors or Master in Telecommunication Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering or Computer Science.
- At least 3 years of experience in Information Security and/or Aircraft Systems design and development and/or Aircraft Safety.
- Familiarity with threats and risk analysis methods and tools (MAGERIT, PILAR, NYST, EBIOS, EUROCAE ED203A...).
- Strong knowledge and experience in Systems and applications security architecture design.
- Strong knowledge of network and application security architecture and operating systems.
- Knowledge of how to secure systems (application and infrastructure) and implement hardening in systems.
- Experience with Functional Security Test and penetration/refutation Testing.
- Able to adapt to new regulations and methods of applying the security concepts to new environments like A/C systems.
- Able to write clear and consumable security documentation.
- Advanced level of English; good command of French or German is an advantage but not essential.

Airbus benefits

At Airbus, we focus on our employees and their welfare. Here are some of our social benefits:

• Flexible work shift
• Option of continuous schedule from May to September
• Vacation days plus additional days-off throughout the year (+35 working days off in total)
• Attractive & competitive salary and additional bonus
• Hybrid model of working when possible, promoting work-life balance
• Collective transport service in some sites
• Benefits such as health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan, or study grants
• On-site facilities (among others): free canteen, kindergarten, medical office
• Possibility to collaborate in different social and corporate social responsibility initiatives
• Excellent upskilling opportunities and great development prospects in a multicultural environment
• Special rates on a wide range of products & other benefits

The successful candidate will be subjected to a NATO/National security clearance in order to undertake related work in accordance with business needs.

This role will involve occasional travel for business.

This job requires awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company: Airbus Defence and Space SAU

Employment Type: Permanent

Experience Level: Professional

Job Family: Cyber Security

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