DevSecOps & Software Assurance Engineer I

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

1d•$57,200 - $108,800•Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, is seeking a DevSecOps & Software Assurance Engineer to join our team. This role is perfect for a cybersecurity professional passionate about safeguarding mission-critical engineering and technology systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in cybersecurity frameworks, risk management, and information assurance, coupled with analytical thinking and technical skills. This position offers the unique opportunity to work collaboratively with experienced cybersecurity, infrastructure, software, and compliance professionals in the aerospace and defense industries.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) major obtained by start date
Experience with security analysis tools such as Wireshark, Nmap, or similar technologies.
Experience with Python, Bash, or other scripting languages.
Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Nice To Haves

Experience with NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), Risk Management Framework (RMF), and security governance concepts.
CompTIA CySA+, CEH, or other cybersecurity certifications.
Knowledge of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, subnetting, and network security concepts.
Familiarity with vulnerability management processes.
Exposure to virtualized and cloud computing environments (AWS, Azure, GCP, VMware, K8s).
Exposure to security operations, incident response, or vulnerability assessments.
Experience with cybersecurity coursework, internships, laboratories, or academic projects involving risk assessment and security analysis.

Responsibilities

Support Information Assurance & Compliance: Assist in the implementation and maintenance of Information Assurance (IA) programs and ensure compliance with frameworks such as NIST CSF, RMF, and NIST 800-171.
Conduct Security Assessments: Participate in security control assessments, audit preparation, and documentation reviews.
Enhance DevSecOps Practices: Implement and improve security controls, automated testing, and compliance requirements in CI/CD pipelines for software development.
Perform Technical Operations: Utilize scripting tools like Python or Bash to automate reporting, security analysis, and data collection.
Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with infrastructure, cybersecurity, and software engineering teams to improve security posture and ensure compliance.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Student Loan Repayment Program.
Life insurance and disability coverage.
Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning.
Adoption Assistance.
Autism Benefit.
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program.
Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits.
Bright Horizons, child, and elder care services.
Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program.