Cyber Security Engineer I

Textron • Hunt Valley, MD

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About The Position

This role is in Textron Systems’ Electronic Systems division in Hunt Valley, Maryland. The Cyber Security Engineer I provides cybersecurity engineering support for next-generation technologies and established platforms that support and protect warfighters. The role contributes to the Cyber Security team’s efforts to assess and authorize products under the Risk Management Framework (RMF), with the goal of achieving an Interim Authorization to Test (IATT) or Authorization to Operate (ATO).

The engineer uses vulnerability scanning, port scanning, and compliance-checking tools, analyzes results against Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Security Requirement Guides (SRGs), and develops remediation and mitigation plans and their implementation packages. The position involves individual work and collaboration within an engineering team, using established processes. Occasional travel to other locations for cybersecurity activities is required, at less than 10%.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, cybersecurity, information assurance, computer engineering, information systems, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of technical writing.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. government Secret security clearance.
• Ability to obtain a DoDD 8140.01 / DoD 8570.01-M IAT II or higher certification, such as Security+, SSCP, CySA+, CCNA Security, or GSEC, within the first six months of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts.
• Ability to operate a computer.
• Willingness to learn scripting for Windows and Linux.
• Willingness to learn cybersecurity tools, methods, and processes on the job.

Responsibilities

• Provide cybersecurity engineering support for next-generation technologies and established platforms that support and protect warfighters.
• Contribute to product assessment and authorization under the Risk Management Framework (RMF) to achieve an IATT or ATO.
• Use vulnerability scan, port scan, and compliance-checking tools such as ACAS, Nessus, EvaluateSTIG, NMAP, and SCC.
• Analyze scan and compliance results against STIGs and SRGs.
• Develop remediation and mitigation plans and create packages for implementing those plans.
• Work individually and collaboratively on a team in an engineering environment using established processes.
• Travel occasionally to other locations in support of cybersecurity activities; travel is less than 10%.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedules
• Education assistance
• Career development and training opportunities, including certification preparation labor, exam, and CEU/CPE support
• Wellness program, including fitness reimbursement
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company funding
• Paid parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level