Cybersecurity Advisor – Combat Jet & Cryogenic Engines Division

Scope of Work

We are seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Advisor to protect the core digital infrastructure, data integrity, and mission-critical assets of our Combat Jet Engine and Cryogenic Propulsion programs. This role involves preemptive threat analysis, hardening of embedded systems, zero-trust architecture design, and guiding our engineering teams on secure development and vulnerability patching practices.

Nature of Work

• Lead threat modeling and security audits of embedded systems, real-time operating systems (RTOS), and FADEC firmware
• Collaborate with avionics, control systems, and software teams to integrate secure development life cycles (SDLC)
• Guide secure firmware patching and runtime monitoring solutions across critical control modules
• Architect and validate network security for simulation clusters and engine testbeds
• Monitor attack surfaces and help respond to potential breaches in compliance with military-grade standards
• Support internal red team/blue team exercises and security drills
• Advise on secure deployment of digital twins and cloud/hybrid data environments

Job Requirements

• B.E./B.Tech or M.Tech in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related discipline
• 5+ years of experience in mission-critical cybersecurity roles, preferably in defense, aerospace, or infrastructure domains
• Familiarity with NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, MIL-STD cybersecurity frameworks
• Experience with vulnerability scanning (Nessus, OpenVAS), SIEM tools, and penetration testing platforms (Metasploit, Burp Suite)
• Understanding of secure boot, hardware root-of-trust, and firmware integrity mechanisms
• Knowledge of attack vectors relevant to embedded systems, CAN, and avionics buses (ARINC, MIL-STD-1553)
• Strong documentation, reporting, and communication skills to bridge technical and policy gaps

Eligibility

• Indian nationals or OCI cardholders with defense clearance eligibility
• Hands-on contributors with proven track record in securing embedded or industrial systems
• Retired defense cyber professionals and ethical hackers with government contracts experience are welcome