Visual Cybersecurity Engineer

About FlightSafety International

FlightSafety International is the world’s premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems and displays to commercial, government and military organizations. The company provides training for pilots, technicians and other aviation professionals from 167 countries and independent territories. FlightSafety operates the world’s largest fleet of advanced full-flight simulators and award-winning maintenance training at Learning Centers and training locations in the United States, Canada, France and the United Kingdom.

Purpose of Position

FlightSafety is the world leader in professional aviation training and simulation systems. Our flight simulation systems are used to train and certify over 75,000 pilots every year on 135+ commercial and military aircraft.

We are looking for intelligent, creative, motivated software developers to join our software teams working to build the most realistic, immersive simulation possible. This position is located at FlightSafety Visual Systems in St. Louis, Missouri, and will require the ability to work at least 3-4 days a week in office.

Responsible for system administration and security compliance of visual simulation systems and appliances.

This role drives computer systems and information security that interfaces and integrates with real time image generation, visual environments, display system operation, and display measurement / alignment.

The position incorporates all facets of hardware-software integration from communication, requirements assessment, research, design, development, testing, integration, peer review, documentation, maintenance, and end user support. The team is agile and multi-disciplinary.

Tasks And Responsibilities

• Select, test, and integrate computer system hardware components supporting real time Image Generator (IG) systems.
• Develop, thoroughly document, and effectively deploy installation, upgrade, and systems administration procedures and processes.
• Ensure proper IG performance through validation and testing of operating system, component driver, and application updates.
• Collaborate as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Support end users. Troubleshoot issues.
• Proactively keep management informed of status, issues, and risks.
• Performs periodic audits of IG systems to ensure compliance with standards (i.e. patching, updates, configurations, usage) to maintain proper IG performance and adherence to DoD requirements.
• Performs Information Assurance / Cybersecurity oversight and liaison with customers for production devices delivered to DoD, including but not limited to supporting activities to obtain ATO (Authority to Operate) at delivery and sustain ATO with upgrades.
• Make recommendations for enhancements or improvements to IT security based on current standards, emerging threats, flow down requirements from leadership, customers, DoD, DCSA.

Minimum Education

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, IT Management, or other applicable technical field.
• 6 years equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Existing/Current Comp TIA Security+ 701 certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment
• Knowledge and expertise for this level usually results from internal progressive experience. Selection for this position is based on the demonstrated ability to fulfill the requirements listed.
• Occasional travel expected.

Minimum Experience

• Technical knowledge in security engineering and IT systems engineering. Experience with testing methods, automated tools, plans, and procedures for verification of compliance and vulnerability requirements.
• Experience with modern networks, operating systems, databases, and virtual computing.
• Experience with IA/Cybersecurity requirements including Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements.
• Strong working knowledge of Windows based server and workstation environments
• Experience in SDLC, scripting, and network administration.
• Experience in Windows administration scripting languages (Powershell, Python, Perl, Bash)
• Experience with Unix/Linux
• Enterprise network and asset analysis
• CompTIA Network+ certification
• An active Security clearance (Secret) or the ability to qualify for such is required.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met and or encountered 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 the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of the Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the workplace is usually moderate.

FlightSafety is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of required compliance reviews, including verification that the candidate is not prohibited from employment under U.S. economic sanctions programs administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).

This position may require access to export-controlled technology or services subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Employment consideration and any offer of employment are contingent upon the applicant’s ability to comply with these requirements, including qualifying as a “U.S. Person” under applicable regulations or otherwise eligible for export authorization within a timeframe consistent with business needs. A “U.S. Person” includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (holders of approved and unexpired green cards), and certain refugees or asylees with protected status under U.S. law.

This position may also require eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance for the duration of employment.

Cybersecurity Notice: All official recruiting communication from FlightSafety International will come from an @flightsafety.com email address. FlightSafety International will never ask for personal or financial information through social media or third-party email providers.