[Hiring] Cybersecurity Specialist – Avionics Systems @Sopra Steria

Role 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).

• 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.

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.