Cybersecurity Specialist– Avionics Systems (DO-326A / ED-202A)
Montréal, CANADA
Job description
Company Description
CS Group Canada, a subsidiary of CS Group (part of the Sopra Steria Group), is a leader in the development and certification of safety-critical systems in the aerospace, electric, and autonomous driving industries.
Joining CS Group Canada means taking part in complex, high-tech projects for some of the most prestigious system manufacturers in North America, while benefiting from competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and flexible work arrangements.
Job Description
As a Cybersecurity Specialist – Avionics Systems , you will play a key role in ensuring that cybersecurity is integrated throughout the avionics system and software lifecycle , in compliance with applicable airworthiness security standards (DO-326A, ED-202A, DO-355, DO-356A) .
You will collaborate closely with system, software, and safety teams to:
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Define and maintain the airworthiness security process across projects;
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Perform Aircraft/System Security Scope Definition (ASSD/SSSD) and Security Risk Analysis ( ASRA) for airborne and ground systems;
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Derive and validate security requirements aligned with certification expectations;
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Support secure architecture definition and pertaining verification activities ;
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Develop and maintain the cybersecurity case to demonstrate compliance to authorities (EASA/FAA/TCCA);
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Contribute to security verification and validation activities, including penetration testing, vulnerability analysis, and security audits;
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Act as a technical advisor to project teams, fostering a “security-by-design” culture rather than a compliance-only mindset.
Your mission is to empower development teams to design and deliver resilient, certifiable, and secure avionics software and systems .
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software, Electrical or Aerospace Engineering, or a related field;
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Strong expertise in cybersecurity for embedded or safety-critical systems , ideally in the aerospace or defense domain;
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Proven experience with airworthiness security standards (DO-326A / ED-202A / DO-355 / DO-356A) or equivalent frameworks (ISO/SAE 21434, IEC 62443);
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Thorough understanding of DO-178C , ARP4754A , and DO-254 (or relevant equivalent) development processes is a strong asset;
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Demonstrated proficiency in threat modeling , secure coding practices , and risk analysis (SRA);
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Relevant exposure and interactions with certification authorities (or delegates) and Stage Of Involvement meetings
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Relevant cybersecurity certifications (CISSP, GICSP, or equivalent) are a plus;
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Ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams (architecture, software, safety, verification);
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Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to translate complex security concepts into actionable engineering practices.
Additional Information
Please note that only selected candidates and Permanent Residents/Canadian Citizens will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
CS Group Canada values diversity in the workplace and encourages women, visible minorities, ethnic minorities, aboriginal people, and people with disabilities to apply.
Benefits:
· Hybrid Work
· Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance
· Access to a telemedicine service
· RRSP program
· Personal and sick days
· Recreation room with pool table and foosball table
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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