Systems Security Engineer

Role Overview

Systems Security Engineer (Remote) at Belcan working remotely from anywhere in the United States. You will support cyber-physical embedded systems related to engine controls for airborne platforms, helping teams build secure, cyber-resilient product security capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Determine technology and processes needed to meet product security requirements against cyber threats.
• Support implementation of Secure Cyber Resilient Systems (SCRS) for customer programs, including:
  • Task planning and requirements development
  • Requirements derivation and implementation
  • Risk assessments (tools, methods) and product lifecycle deliverables
• Review existing product designs and development plans to identify product security scope gaps and close them to meet contract requirements.
• Develop, communicate, and drive product security best practices across product and design teams.
• Coordinate with the Product Security capability team to improve techniques, policies, procedures, and knowledge for organization-wide adoption.
• Collaborate with customers, clients, supply-chain partners, and industry experts to strengthen product security capability and tools for customer programs.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Bachelor’s degree (Cybersecurity or STEM such as Electrical/Systems/Controls or equivalent) with 6+ years’ experience, or Master’s degree with 4+ years’ experience.
• Knowledge of embedded systems and ability to develop, implement, and secure them.
• Experience applying systems security policies/standards for cyber-physical systems, including:
  • NIST SP 800-160
  • RMF (Risk Management Framework)
  • DO-326
  • DoDI 5000.83
• Knowledge of program management lifecycle processes, procedures, and best practices.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic (hybrid) environment with virtual teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills (verbal and non-verbal).
• Ability to travel periodically up to 25%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with DO-326A and DO-355, plus certification-related project artifact development/execution (including SOI).
• Experience or interest in product security, cybersecurity, and cyber threats.
• Experience with project management concepts such as earned value management, process change management, configuration management, and data analysis.
• Experience with tools such as Sharpcloud and MS Azure DevOps.
• Outcome-focused problem-solving.
• Active Secret Security Clearance.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $90,000 to $160,000 (competitive; final offer depends on education, experience, location, and discipline).
• Benefits include health/dental/vision/life insurance, 401(k), education assistance, and PTO/holidays.