As a Sr Cyber Security Architect/Engineer here at Honeywell Aerospace you will lead the design and implementation of advanced cybersecurity solutions to protect critical assets and information. You will be hands-on in fortifying defenses against emerging threats while acting as a subject matter expert for technical challenges within our aerospace technology environment.
You will report directly to our Global Security Compliance team and you’ll work out of our Virgina location on a remote work schedule.
In this role, you will impact the security and resilience of aerospace systems that power commercial, defense, and space aircraft worldwide. Your expertise will help ensure the safety and integrity of these critical systems, enabling safer and more efficient air travel.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage Honeywell’s ongoing Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) compliance requirements for the US Department of War.
- Support customer regulatory and compliance inquiries, contract reviews, audits, and assessments pertaining to Honeywell’s cybersecurity posture.
- Lead the design and implementation of cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions tailored for aerospace technologies.
- Conduct in-depth security assessments and risk analysis to identify vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security measures into the development lifecycle of aerospace products and systems.
- Act as a technical mentor, providing guidance and support to junior cybersecurity professionals.
- Participate in incident response activities, contributing technical expertise to resolve security incidents promptly.
In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays. For more information visit: click here (https://benefits.honeywell.com/)
The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
YOU MUST HAVE- 6+ years of experience in a cyber security leadership position within complex technical environments.
- In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity technologies, frameworks, industry-standards, and best practice.
- Proficiency in conducting security assessments, risk analysis, and implementing mitigation strategies.
- Excellent communication skills and experience in working with cross-functional teams.
- Bachelor’s or Advanced Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or GIAC are highly desirable.
- Demonstrated leadership skills and experience managing cybersecurity teams.
- Experience in aerospace or defense industry cybersecurity standards and compliance.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to adapt to rapidly evolving cybersecurity challenges.
ABOUT HONEYWELL AEROSPACE
Join a company that's reintroducing itself to the aviation community we've helped advance for more than a century. At Honeywell Aerospace (NASDAQ: HONA), we're launching as an independent, publicly traded aerospace and defense company built on a legacy of operational excellence and mission-focused execution.
Our new brand identity pairs that heritage with real momentum, as we build technology that helps pilots navigate with confidence, aircraft operate more efficiently, and operators stay ahead of change. With our systems on board 90% of the world's aircraft, your work here has reach that's rare to find anywhere else.
Focusing on our customers, investing in innovation, and building a culture of accountability and performance is how we're shaping what comes next.
Every horizon. Every mission. Every day.
THE BUSINESS UNITHoneywell Aerospace Technologies (AT) products and services are found on virtually every commercial, defense, and space aircraft in the world. We build aircraft engines, cockpit and cabin electronics, wireless connectivity systems, mechanical components and more, and connect many of them via our high-speed Wi-Fi offerings. Our solutions create healthier air travel, more fuel-efficient and better-maintained aircraft, more direct and on-time flight arrivals, safer skies and airports, and more comfortable flights, along with several innovations and services that reflect exciting and emerging new transportation methods such as autonomous and supersonic flight. Revenues in 2023 for Honeywell Aerospace Technology were $14B and there are approximately 21,000 employees globally. To learn more, please visit click here (https://aerospace.honeywell.com/)
Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status. Learn more about inclusion and diversity : click here (https://www.honeywell.com/us/en/company/inclusion-and_diversity)
Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status. Learn more about inclusion and diversity :
Skills Required
- 6+ years of experience in a cyber security leadership position within complex technical environments.
- Must be a U.S. person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, asylum or refugee status).
- In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity technologies, frameworks, industry standards, and best practices.
- Proficiency in conducting security assessments, risk analysis, and implementing mitigation strategies.
- Excellent communication skills and experience working with cross-functional teams.
- Bachelor's or Advanced Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field.
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or GIAC.
- Experience in aerospace or defense industry cybersecurity standards and compliance.
The Aerospace Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) plan provides a company‑paid contribution of 8–12% based on years of service with immediate eligibility and vesting, and eligible employees can access retiree medical benefits.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off includes 15 vacation days (rising to 20 after five years), nine paid holidays, and unlimited sick time for exempt employees with accruals for non‑exempt staff.
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Flexible Benefits — Flexible work models include a 9/80 schedule with alternating Fridays off, supported by backup care services, an EAP, relocation assistance, and home‑office stipends where applicable.
The Aerospace Corporation Insights
What We Do
The space enterprise has been transformed by rapid change and growth. New vehicles for national security space, a more rapid launch cadence, proliferated satellite constellations, the pursuit of interplanetary exploration, and thriving commercial ventures are changing the nature of the space industry. The Aerospace Corporation (Aerospace) is a leading architect for U.S. space programs, shaping efforts to outpace threats to our national security while cultivating the technologies needed to further this new era of space commercialization and exploration. Aerospace works across the space enterprise in service of the public interest. In addition to supporting the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community, our customers include NASA, NOAA, numerous federal agencies, and commercial space — all of whom benefit from our deep technical knowledge. We only pursue business related to the space mission and complementary fields, operating as the nation’s trusted partner to solve the toughest challenges and develop reliable and innovative technologies. Innovation in space occurs when people have the freedom to imagine and do. At Aerospace, we take pride in our readiness to solve some of the most complex challenges in the space enterprise.
Why Work With Us
We are a non-profit corporation chartered by the government to work on the hardest problems in space. We employ technical experts in every discipline of space-related science and engineering who touch every part of the US space program. Come join us as we make an impact bigger than ourselves.
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