Security Architect, Subject Matter Expert; SME

Security Architect, Subject Matter Expert (SME)

The Modular Secure Solutions (MSS) business unit of Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions division 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 products incorporate security features and unique capabilities in software, firmware, and hardware.

The Security Architect SME is expected to serve as the primary technical advisor and SME for security-related decisions across complex projects. Advise stakeholders on emerging security technologies and strategies to enhance and grow Curtiss Wright’s System Security product offerings and support technology and product roadmap definition and development. Champion system security architecture development and requirements derivation, decomposition, and flow down for products with varying levels of system design maturity.

Design system and solution features with engineering teams to meet and exceed industry-standard security goals.

This position can be filled at the Principal Systems Security Engineer or Sr. Principal Systems Security Engineer level based on specific requirements.

Ashburn, VA

$ - $ per year plus bonus

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in Virginia. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.

• 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 *

• 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 life cycles.
• Collaborate with the US Government and program teams to negotiate and develop Anti-Tamper / Cyber Security 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.

• 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…