Senior Cybersecurity Engineer (Onsite)

RTX • Cedar Rapids, IA

3d • 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 Senior Systems Engineer – Cybersecurity, to function as a key contributor for the Product Cybersecurity engineering team. As a member of the Integrated Platform Solutions team, we want you to develop solutions to secure the Warfighter’s technology advantage. Our team creates security solutions leveraging multiple disciplines and processes like Risk Management Framework (RMF) Assessment and Authorization (A&A), Anti-Tamper (AT), Software Assurance, Hardware Assurance, Cryptographic Solutions using NSA High Assurance (Type 1) and/or FIPS 140-3 Certification, and Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) to support Program Protection Implementation across major program(s). What You Will Do You will support the development of RMF documents and controls validation testing for Authority to Operate (ATO) accreditations. You will ensure proposed system changes are reviewed and implemented system modifications do not adversely affect the security of the system. You will implement security improvements by assessing the current situation; evaluating trends; and anticipating requirements. You will support the development of cybersecurity requirements, design and architecture artifacts, plans, and policies. You will perform analysis on cybersecurity collected data and test results. You will have hands-on technical duties and will provide on-site security engineering, systems administration, and information assurance support to the program. You will collaborate with engineering disciplines to minimize cybersecurity threats of deployed designs/products What You Will Learn You will learn to be a more effective Systems Security Engineer and leader by gaining niche skills enabling you to be unique in all you do You will gain valuable experience and an opportunity for growth as a Principal Systems / Cybersecurity Engineer and proceed toward Tech Fellow and/or Chief Security Engineer You will gain knowledge to become a subject matter expert (SME) and leader in cybersecurity with exposure to a variety of businesses and products in an ever evolving field. We are growing and so can you!

Requirements

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 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 after start.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for security clearances.
• DoD 8570.01-M IASAE Level II or Level III Compliant Certification (e.g., Security+, CISSP, or equivalent)
• Knowledge in Security Technical Implementation Guidance (STIG) and Risk Management Framework (RMF) as described in NIST Special Publication 800-37
• Understanding of Systems Engineering requirements, specifications, and experience implementing DoD and Federal IA Certification and Accreditation Processes, IA controls and developing and maintaining associated certification and accreditation documentation
• Familiar with Linux Commands
• Utilize vulnerability scanning tools to include Tenable SecurityCenter, STIG Viewer, SCAP Compliance Checker/Tools
• Strong written and verbal communications skills, with the ability to work independently

Nice To Haves

• Active and transferable U.S. government issued DoD TOP SECRET security clearance
• DoDI 8570.01-M IAT Level-II Compliant Certification (e.g., CISSP)
• Previous experience with Program Protection Plans (PPP) DoDI 5000.02 and DoDI 5200.39
• Experience with implementing highly technical solutions and reporting their importance to program managers and stakeholders
• Experience with security systems and cybersecurity engineering involving embedded systems and real-time operating systems (RTOS), various computer hardware and software, operating system and application solutions in both a stand-alone and in LAN/WAN configurations
• Familiar with cloud and/or virtualization technologies
• Experience with IT and/or network and system security administration, including operating system security configuration and account administration best practices for UNIX, MS Windows, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and CISCO Systems
• Familiar with NSA High Assurance (Type 1) certification process

Responsibilities

• Support the development of RMF documents and controls validation testing for Authority to Operate (ATO) accreditations.
• Ensure proposed system changes are reviewed and implemented system modifications do not adversely affect the security of the system.
• Implement security improvements by assessing the current situation; evaluating trends; and anticipating requirements.
• Support the development of cybersecurity requirements, design and architecture artifacts, plans, and policies.
• Perform analysis on cybersecurity collected data and test results.
• Provide on-site security engineering, systems administration, and information assurance support to the program.
• Collaborate with engineering disciplines to minimize cybersecurity threats of deployed designs/products

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
• May Be Eligible for relocation
• And more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees