AEVEX Aerospace
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Job Overview
Responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining security measures to protect an organization's computer systems and networks. Conducts vulnerability assessments, monitors security infrastructure, and responds to security incidents. Collaborates with IT teams to ensure compliance with security policies and industry standards. Typically requires experience in cybersecurity tools, threat analysis, and incident response. May also participate in security audits and contribute to the development of security protocols.
Secure the Platform End to End
Help design and implement security controls across vessel systems, ground control systems, communications, and infrastructure
Improve how data moves off deployed platforms and how software and configuration are managed across fleets
Turn Findings Into Action
Interpret security assessments and vulnerability findings
Translate findings into engineering tasks and system improvements
Work with engineering teams to ensure issues are resolved
Harden Real Systems
Improve security across Linux systems, containers, and distributed components
Strengthen authentication, access control, segmentation, and monitoring
Reduce attack surface across onboard and offboard systems
Support Risk Reduction
Analyze system vulnerabilities and failure modes
Validate fixes and ensure issues are fully addressed
Help systems remain resilient under degraded conditions
Strengthen Security Engineering Practices
Define practical security requirements
Contribute to documentation and technical artifacts
Support ongoing improvement of platform security
Perform other duties as required.
Standard Essential Functions
Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.
Embodies AEVEX’s cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.
Ability to take ownership of tasks without waiting for direction
Ability to balance speed with rigor
Ability to work cross functionality across software, networking, and real systems
Ability to interpret technical findings and drive remediation
Familiarity with scripting in Bash, Powershell, or Python and automation systems.
Familiarity with distributed and edge systems preferred
Exposure to NIST or similar frameworks preferred
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or other related field.
Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+, GIAC GSEC, CISSP, or OSCP preferred
3+ years of cybersecurity or systems security experience.
Experience with Linux hardening, network security, vulnerability scanning, vulnerability remediation, or secure architecture
Experience with embedded or autonomous systems preferred.
Experience with communications or control systems preferred.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is:
Frequently required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment
For the purpose of this summary, occasionally is used to represent up to 1/3 of the time given to the work day, frequently represents 1/3 to 2/3 of the time and constantly represents 2/3 or more of the time.
Security Clearance
Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required.
AEVEX Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.
AEVEX, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia.
AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits for qualified employees.
Recruitment Communication Notice: All official correspondence regarding your application, application status, interviews, or the AEVEX hiring process will come directly from an AEVEX representative using an @aevex.com email address or through Greenhouse, our applicant tracking system. Please use caution with communications claiming to represent AEVEX from other email domains, and always verify the sender before responding or providing personal information.
AEVEX is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.
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