Principal Cyber Defense Analyst

RTX

23h•Onsite

About The Position

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. The Raytheon Solutions Design & Integration (SDI) team is seeking Principal Cyber Defense Analyst to be a member of the Systems Management & Security (SMS) team. This 100% onsite position can be based in Tucson AZ, Andover MA, Tewksbury MA, Woburn MA, Marlborough MA, Portsmouth RI, or Richardson TX locations.

Requirements

Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5 years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree and 3 years of relevant experience.
Must be able to obtain a maintain a U.S. government-issued secret security clearance.
Must be able to obtain an Interim clearance before we set a start date.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Experience in automation and scripting for system deployment (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Bash).
Experience with system hardening techniques and best practices to enhance security.
Experience with Windows or Red Hat client server environments, including server replication methods and configuration.
Experience with application installation, configuration, and deployment in multi-server environments.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Group Policy, cybersecurity best practices, and networking concepts.
VMware products (e.g., VDI Horizon, ESXi) and Windows hardening techniques.
Experience with DevOps tools (e.g., Git, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform) and scripting languages (e.g., Bash, PowerShell, Python).
Familiarity with cloud computing architectures and security.
Relocation eligible

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and optimize advanced security tools, systems, and policies to enhance network monitoring, data segmentation, access control, encryption, and secure data transfer, leveraging innovative technologies and best practices.
Perform and sustain cybersecurity operations, focusing on managing, optimizing, and securing networks and enclaves through advanced security mechanisms and toolsets.
Conduct vulnerability assessments and root cause analyses to identify security gaps, implement remediation strategies, and continuously enhance security tools, configurations, and documentation.
Evaluate and refine system security configurations to align with and exceed modern IT security standards, including the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and NIST 800-53 security controls.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions to complex technical challenges.
Establish functional and technical specifications, define input/output parameters, and ensure comprehensive integration of systems or subsystems.
Diagnose and resolve hardware and software issues, leveraging advanced tools and methodologies to ensure system reliability.
Identify and implement opportunities within existing technologies to enhance efficiency, scalability, and performance.
Assist in the assessment, maintenance, and reporting of system security configurations, ensuring alignment with security standards and best practices.
Obtain Department of Defense Directive (DoD) 8140 Level II Certification within 6 months of the start date (required).
Travel up to 5% to support project requirements or collaboration with teams.
Must be able to obtain an Interim clearance before we set a start date.