Aircraft Security Architect

Airbus Defence and Space is looking for a Cyber Security Architect to join its Product Security team within the engineering organization in Getafe (Madrid). The role ensures that Airbus Defence and Space products and supporting services are protected against cybersecurity threats throughout their entire lifecycle. The position involves a new and challenging international environment where cyber security is a key factor for all products designed and manufactured by Airbus Defence and Space. The successful candidate will be subject to a NATO/National security clearance and will occasionally travel for business.

Responsibilities

Define product security requirements, design, implementation, integration, test, verification and compliance; Drive the definition of product security architectures and design based on security risk assessments; Specify security controls to be applied and where in the product architecture; Ensure products are inherently secure by design and fulfil applicable national/international security regulations; Work closely with stakeholders (Customer, Program manager, Chief engineer) on product security milestones; Have a collaborative mindset and be a real team player; Challenge traditional ways of thinking and propose new ideas and 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; Proactively contribute to business solutions' architecture and design to manage and reduce risks; Conduct security risk assessments (threat and vulnerability assessment); Define security requirements to mitigate security risks; Design security architectures in accordance with security requirements; Decompose high-level security design into low-level detailed security designs for each sub-system or component; Ensure security compliance in accordance with national and international security regulations (CC/CEM, ITSEC/ITSEM, CCN-STICs); Drive definition, development and deployment of Security Operating Procedures; Act as the product security focal point in your domain; Participate in meetings with the Customer and lead the Customer on the Product Security approach; Participate in Airbus international working groups; Ensure good reporting for your activity

Requirements

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; 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; Functional Security Test and penetration/refutation Testing; Able to adapt to new regulations and methods of applying security concepts and to a new environment like A/C systems; Able to write clear and consumable security documentation; Advanced level of English; 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; Able to work autonomously as well as in international teams; Strong customer focus and result orientation; Strong team player

Nice to have

Good command of French or German

Benefits

Flexible workshift; Option of continuous schedule from May to September; Vacation days plus additional days-off along the year (+35 working days off in total); Attractive and competitive salary and additional bonus; Hybrid model of working when possible; Collective transport service in some sites; Health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan, or study grants; On-site facilities (free canteen, kindergarten, medical office); Possibility to collaborate in social and corporate social responsibility initiatives; Upskilling opportunities and development prospects in a multicultural environment; Special rates in a wide range of products and other benefits