Principal Systems Security Engineer - Cybersecurity (Onsite - Cedar Rapids, IA) Secret Clearance Required

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

29d•$107,500 - $204,500•Onsite

About The Position

Join our highly visible team and perform technically challenging assignments, which will closely contribute to protecting our nation and our products. We are seeking a Principal Systems Security Engineer - Cybersecurity to function as a key contributor for the Strategic Solutions Security Engineering team. This role will be worked onsite in Cedar Rapids, IA. Relocation assistance is available. Requires an ACTIVE and Transferable SECRET clearance with the ability to obtain Top Secret clearance after start.

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
ACTIVE and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain Top Secret clearance
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for security clearances
Experience with security features and/or vulnerability analysis of various operating systems as defined by Intelligence agencies
Embedded systems security (real-time embedded systems architecture)
Experience in Systems Engineering requirements, specifications, and experience implementing DoD and Federal IA certification and accreditation processes, IA controls and developing and maintaining associated documentation and experience with NIST 800-53 RMF, as described in NIST Special Publication 800-37
Experience with security systems engineering involving various computer hardware and software S/W operating system and application solutions in both a stand-alone and in LAN/WAN configurations

Nice To Haves

Active and transferable U.S. government issued DoD TOP SECRET security clearance
DoDI 8570.01-M IAT Level II or Level III Compliant Certification (e.g., Security+, CISSP, or equivalent).
Experience with NSA Type 1 certification process
Experience with Program Protection Plan (PPP) DoDI 5000.02 and DoDI 5200.39
Experience working on U.S. Government contract proposals as an Information Assurance Engineer subject matter experienced professional
Present technical data to program management and executive leadership
Experienced with cryptographic hardware architecture/design, network encryption specifications and test methodologies
Experience with tools such as DOORS, CAMEO or similar
Software Languages such as Rust and Python
Experience with Hardware and Software Integration, Validation & Verification Testing, and Qualification Testing

Responsibilities

Implement security improvements by assessing current situation; evaluating trends; developing security architecture and requirements, and design architecture artifacts, plans, and policies.
Perform analysis on cybersecurity collected data and test results.
Conduct cybersecurity audits to ensure appropriate implementation and compliance of the security posture of the system.
Perform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total system solutions.
Perform bid and proposal efforts

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