What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cybersecurity Engineer-Aviation-Fort Worth, TX-only locals position at Saksoft?
Description:
Focus: Risk, Governance, Vulnerability Management, Policies, and Standards
Engineer, GRC & Assessments (ANSP Program)
FOCUS
• Ensure secure aircraft, ground, and communications systems relied upon for our ANSP Program, with concentrated attention towards risk, governance, vulnerability management, policies, and standards.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Develop and implement security policies and standards, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and best practices.
• Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability assessments to identify1 and mitigate security risks.
• Manage the vulnerability management program, including vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, and remediation.
• Develop and deliver security awareness training programs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to integrate security considerations into the design and development of new aviation systems.
• Stay informed about emerging threats and vulnerabilities in the aviation industry.
SKILLS
• Cybersecurity Risk & Governance Expertise: Requires 3-5 years of progressive cybersecurity engineering experience with a deep understanding of risk management frameworks (NIST SP 800-37, ISO 27005), governance principles, vulnerability management, and security policy development.
• Risk Assessment & Mitigation: Proven experience conducting risk assessments (NIST 800-30, NIST CSF), identifying vulnerabilities, analyzing threats, and developing effective mitigation strategies.
• Vulnerability Management Program Expertise: Expertise in vulnerability management tools and processes, including vulnerability scanning, penetration testing coordination, vulnerability prioritization, and remediation tracking.
• Policy & Standard Development & Implementation: Strong ability to develop, document, and implement security policies, standards, and procedures that align with industry best practices, regulatory requirements, and risk tolerance
• Communication & Stakeholder Collaboration: Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate security risks, governance strategies, and policy recommendations to diverse stakeholders, including technical teams, management, and external partners.
PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS
• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
• CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)
• CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor)
• CRISC (Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control)
• CompTIA Security
TOOLS AND TECHNOLOGIES
• Risk Management Frameworks: (e.g., NIST RMF, NIST CSF, ISO 27005)
• Risk Assessment Methodologies: (e.g., NIST 800-30, Threat Modeling)
• GRC Platforms: (e.g., ServiceNow GRC, RSA Archer)
• Vulnerability Management Tools: (e.g., Tenable Nessus, Tanium)
• Penetration Testing Understanding: (Familiarity with tools & methodologies for report interpretation)
• Policy & Collaboration Tools: (e.g., SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Policy Management Platforms)
Surrounding team/key projects:
• Develop and implement a Cybersecurity Risk Management Framework for ANSP Ground Systems (Based on NIST RMF or ISO 27005)
• Establish and mature vulnerability management program for aircraft ground infrastructure
• Develop and deploy a suite of Security Policies and Standards for Aviation System Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
• Conduct a comprehensive Cybersecurity Risk Assessment of a Critical Aviation Ground Systems using NIST 800-30
• Develop and deliver targeted Security Awareness Training for Aviation Operations Personnel on a Specific Risk Area
