Curtiss-Wright Corporation · 2 hours ago
Security Architect, Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Ashburn, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$144K/yr - $192K/yr
5+ years expCurtiss-Wright Corporation is seeking a Security Architect, Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support its secure embedded computing product business for the US DoD and other US stakeholders. The role involves serving as a primary technical advisor for security-related decisions, developing security architectures, and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance system security product offerings.
AerospaceCommercialManufacturing
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen OnlyHiring Manager
Lee Ann R.
Responsibilities
Review engineering design documents for anti-tamper solutions (e.g. Anti-Tamper Plans) and author written feedback for DoD program offices and customers to document identified weaknesses and vulnerabilities of anti-tamper solutions with the end goal of develop, guide, and monitor technical documentation to capture trade studies, system designs, analyses, and results related to improving a product or program’s security posture
Identify, assess, and recommend innovative design solutions and technologies to enhance CPI protection and mitigate vulnerabilities to exploitation and reverse engineering
Perform risk assessments, threat modeling, and vulnerability analyses to proactively identify and mitigate risks. Lead the design, evaluation, and validation of security architectures for Curtiss Wright Defense products and customer engagement
Support the development and implementation of hardware and software Anti-Tamper techniques and countermeasures to protect assets and enhance operational integrity and reliability. Support strategic planning for technology development that aligns with Curtiss-Wright strategic priorities
Develop and maintain security reference architectures, roadmaps, and best practices. Develop, document, and teach best practices across many peer groups. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of security best practices throughout solution lifecycles
Collaborate with the US Government and program teams to negotiate and develop Anti-Tamper / CyberSecurity solutions for international export markets, ensuring compliance with Tri-Service Committee and Red Team requirements for US-deployed and exported military systems
Actively participate in communities of practice (internal to CW and external) to enhance domain knowledge and foster continuous professional development throughout the organization
Qualification
Required
Experience in one or more of the following fields: Systems Security Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering
Familiarity with DoD 5200.39, DoDI 5200.44, and related Anti-Tamper and CPI protection policies
Experience with FPGA/ASIC design, embedded systems security, and hardware reverse engineering
Working knowledge of the Anti-Tamper architecture design including requirements development and technical baseline management ensuring system resilience
Experience developing, reviewing, and validating Anti-Tamper (AT) Plans and Verification & Validation (V&V) Plans aligned with DoD AT policies and standards
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly to senior government leadership, internal stakeholders, and external customers
Strong understanding of the scientific basis behind the product, systems, and security design
A sincere commitment to a positive, inclusive, and collaborative culture
Familiarity with cryptographic solutions and relevant standards, including key management and encryption protocols and their application with system-level cryptographic implementation, encryption key management, and secure data protection techniques
Experience in the design and implementation of secured systems based on system requirements and design analysis
Experience in performing Threat Countermeasure Tree Analysis to identify and mitigate system vulnerabilities
Working knowledge of Security State-of-the-Art (S-SOTA) technologies and their integration into embedded systems
Familiarity with the requirements, processes and technologies for cross-domain solutions (CDS)
Requires a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Applied Physics, or related field
Bachelor's degree requires 10+ years' experience of working on System Security Engineer or other relevant position
Master's degree requires 5-10 years' experience of working on System Security Engineer or other relevant position
Two (2) years of experience with Anti-Tamper / Cyber Security, Reverse Engineering and/or Cyber Security Risk Management Framework / Cyber Resiliency
Ability to obtain and maintain a minimum of a Secret Clearance with additional customer specified clearance prior to start
Must be a US citizen and able to obtain and maintain a DOD Security clearance
Travel up to 20% per month; Travel up to 40% on occasion
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Benefits
Paid Time Off
401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing
Health and Wellness Benefits
Learning and Development Opportunities
Referral Program
Competitive Pay
Recognition
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Inclusive & Supportive Culture
Company
Curtiss-Wright Corporation
Curtiss-Wright Corporation is a diversified, multinational provider of highly engineered, technologically advanced products and services.
Founded in 1929Davidson, North Carolina, USA
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2012-04-02Acquired
1929-08-22IPO
Leadership Team
Lynn Bamford
Chair and Chief Executive Officer
Glenn Tynan
VP Finance/CFO
Recent News
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