Aerospace Cyber Security System Architect (d/m/w)
Summary
Architect providing end-to-end cybersecurity for aerospace and space systems at Airbus Defence and Space's Cyber Division: defining security requirements, designing secure architectures, leading risk assessments and threat modeling, and verifying designs against standards like ISO 27000, NIST, and CMMC.
Salary: 70.000 - 100.000 € per year
Requirements:- Degree in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, communications, computer science, or a similar field, or comparable experience
- Several years of experience in system security engineering and defining security concepts and processes for complex solutions for space and aviation systems
- Good knowledge of cybersecurity standards and frameworks, such as the ISO 27000 family, NIST 2, and CMMC, and familiarity with security products and secure communications protocols
- Strong expertise in secure architecture principles and concepts, such as Zero Trust, Defense in Depth, and Least Privilege
- Knowledge of risk assessment frameworks, such as EBIOS and NIST SP 800-37
- Solid understanding of how to define verification and validation procedures for secure architecture
- Excellent communication and writing skills in English; German is a plus
- Provide end-to-end cybersecurity support to projects
- Lead the definition of security requirements and security concepts for specific projects
- Lead the design of secure architectures for aerospace solutions
- Lead security risk assessment and threat modeling processes
- Act as Security Officer for certain aerospace projects and serve as the point of contact for related security topics
- Verify and validate cybersecurity system and network designs
- Evaluate, develop, and adapt baselines for secure system and network configuration and hardening, aligned with security requirements
- Support the bid team with technical security solutions and effort estimates
- Coordinate with stakeholders and team members to ensure delivery of technical solutions on quality, on time, and on cost
- Support
- Mobile
- Network
- Security
- Architect
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We are Airbus Defence and Space GmbH, whose Cyber Division is a European specialist in cybersecurity for defence and aerospace assets and systems. Our more than 450 cyber experts across France, Germany, the UK, and Spain develop trusted, state-of-the-art solutions for defence, government, and institutional customers, and provide operational support throughout the system life cycle. We offer a permanent professional role in our Cyber Security team, based in Ottobrunn/Taufkirchen, Immenstaad/Friedrichshafen, or Bremen. The role may be performed with reduced weekly hours and an adapted scope of responsibilities. We offer attractive compensation and benefits, 30 days of paid vacation under the collective agreement, flexible and mobile working arrangements, part-time work, job sharing and sabbaticals, development opportunities, health services, a canteen and cafeteria, and a diverse, inclusive workplace. We support personal growth with customized development solutions and flexible working arrangements wherever possible. The role requires awareness of compliance risks and a commitment to integrity. We welcome applications regardless of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or religious belief.
last updated 44 week of 2026
