Senior Cybersecurity SME (UAS / Aviation Programs)

Job description

Overview i3 is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert (SME) to serve as the technical authority for cybersecurity across Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) programs. This role is responsible for defining, guiding, and enforcing cybersecurity strategy, architecture, and execution across system development, sustainment, and modernization efforts. This individual will lead a team of junior and mid-level engineers while directly engaging in advanced technical activities, including vulnerability research, adversarial testing, and mission system integration. The ideal candidate operates comfortably at the intersection of cybersecurity, system engineering, and operational mission support. Candidates must possess a United States SECRET security clearance. Responsibilities: Technical Leadership & Mission Integration: - Serve as the senior cybersecurity authority for UAS platforms, subsystems, and supporting infrastructure - Define and enforce cybersecurity architecture, design patterns, and secure integration approaches across system lifecycles - Advise technical leadership on secure approaches to P3I (Pre-Planned Product Improvements), system modifications, and sustainment strat...