Software Security Architect

A leader in aviation is looking for the best to journey with us into the future of navigation!

For more than 70 years, Jeppesen, a Boeing subsidiary, has made it possible for pilots and their passengers to safely and efficiently reach their destinations.

We are the world´s leading provider of aeronautical data, and are combining our company´s enduring spirit of innovation with a legacy of leadership in aviation to deliver 21^st century navigation and optimization solutions. We have now expanded into the Marine and Rail industries, and are rapidly growing on a global scale!

At Jeppesen, we believe in a balance between personal growth and professional development.  We hire the best to grow our company´s future. Visit our website to learn more about Jeppesen´s pioneering spirit, and to apply for our open positions.

Essential Functions:

• Has expert knowledge of state-of-the-art information systems security concepts and extensive knowledge of computing technology and company and government security requirements. 
• Participates in and leads projects for the requirement analysis effort for security policies, services, and systems, including representing Jeppesen Technical Services (JTS) on process designs and strategic planning. 
• Participates in or leads teams tasked with the design, integration, development, validation and implementation of specific security policies, systems and services.
• Plans and coordinates the design and implementation of security policies, procedures, and tools requiring the integration of advanced technologies and technological concepts and complex information systems and processes. 
• Acts as a resource and provides innovative solutions by investigating, analyzing, and resolving highly complex security-related questions and problems.  
• Creates documentation, provides training and supports the use of Jeppesen infrastructure.
• Plans and presents programs for end-user security awareness. 
• Reviews user and access capabilities with department managers on periodic basis. 
• Coordinates with development teams to ensure application security standards are being followed and implemented correctly.
• Evaluates application development and implementation activities for possible vulnerabilities.
• Interfaces with the appropriate government agencies, customers, suppliers, and company personnel in order to facilitate implementation of protective mechanisms and to ensure understanding of and compliance with computing security requirements.
• Represents an organization or division on internal issues and the company on external issues to ensure that customer needs are effectively promoted in policy development, standards, and regulatory bodies.  
• Supports required certification and/or operational approval activities required to deploy applications in an airline environment.
• Evaluates new security technology & trends, then provides recommendations to strengthen Jeppesen´s information security environment.
• Is an organization or companywide expert.
• Performs other duties as assigned.          

Education/Experience:

• Bachelors or Master´s Degree in computer sciences, engineering, or related field
• 2+ years of academic or professional technical information security experience
• 2+ years of experience (academic or professional) in cutting edge development technologies, specifically Web based technologies using Java, MS .Net framework, and C# 
• 3+ years of academic or professional web application development experience
• Experience performing vulnerability risk assessments of application environments using both manual procedures and automated analysis tools.
• Knowledge of network technologies and protocols
• Strong understanding of application security concepts such as Strong Authentication, Encryption, Access Controls, endpoint security agents, memory firewalls, XML gateways, host-based firewalls, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Security IT Audit or application assessment experience
• Experience implementing Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) solutions in a Web-based environment
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification is desired
• Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD)
• Sun Certified Java Developer (SCJD)

Jeppesen offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive selection of benefit options, including 401(k) with company match.

 

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of drug screen and background verification.

                             Jeppesen is an Equal Opportunity Employer.