Senior Technical Leader – Systems Security Engineering
Job Description SummaryThe Advanced Technology Organization (ATO) - Emerging Technologies Team focuses on early-stage pursuits and new technology introduction (NTI) in the areas of sensing, autonomy, artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning (ML), cybersecurity, and advanced edge hardware. This role requires collaborating within a highly diverse technical team and directly interfacing with the business facing team and product managers to develop a technology strategy aligned with emerging market opportunities.The ATO Systems Security Engineering Technical Leader is expected to provide technical prowess, strategic collaboration, and visionary leadership to the technical team. The ATO Emerging Technologies Team is enabling mission management and multi-domain operations at the edge and is looking for a Technical Leader that can provide a holistic understanding of cybersecurity and electromagnetic spectrum operations (EMSO) strategies to provide a robust mission capability. Working closely with peers in the Emerging Technologies Team as well as product managers and key stakeholders across the ATO and Avionics organization, this individual will facilitate in bringing the strategic vision to reality and provide technical expertise in edge systems security engineering, emerging cybersecurity threats, and EMSO.Job DescriptionEssential Responsibilities:More specifically, the individual will:Provide expertise in systems security engineering, particularly for edge devices and embedded platforms.Provide expertise in attack techniques, common and emerging threats, and develop defensive mitigation strategies at the logical and physical component level.Provide expertise in electronic warfare for RF spectrum dominance such as wireless communication, radar, and GPS-denied environments.Understand and apply industry standards and methodologies such as the Risk Management Framework (RMF).Security certifications such as Certified Embedded & Device Security Engineer (CEDSE).CISSP, Security+, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) or equivalent as per the DoD Directive 8140 or current DoD 8570 guidelines.Design, develop, and implement cybersecurity solutions in complex heterogeneous compute systems.Knowledge of low-level firmware and real-time software for embedded systems, including hardware-software integration, interfacing, and performance optimization.Develop quantitative risk assessments and analyze cybersecurity vulnerabilities.Support early-stage pursuit and capture strategies including customer engagement, defining/shaping requirements, proposal writing, and writing white papers.Collaborate directly with diverse technical teams, business teams, and product managers to co-develop a strategy that facilitates the transition of new technology into the Avionics product portfolio.Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) and engineers to provide complete and holistic solutions to unique and dynamic customer requirements.Introduce and network with members of t...