Senior Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) II - Tucson, AZ
About The Position
Raytheon is seeking a Senior Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) II to support its cybersecurity team onsite in Tucson, Arizona. This individual contributor works with classified information systems of layered complexity and partners with Cybersecurity Operations, Digital Technology, and Engineering to align capabilities across multiple systems. The role provides strategic guidance to Information System Security Managers, Mission Area Leads, Cybersecurity Officers, and System Integrators, helping establish technical standards and baselines, improve processes, reduce technical debt, and strengthen engineering and scientific capabilities. Success requires methodical judgment, systems thinking, effective communication, and the ability to balance innovation, sustainability, and security. The position supports program and mission success by developing and supporting technical standards, guiding technology evolution, and collaborating across architecture teams on secure, compliant solutions. It also evaluates new technologies, advises customers, and oversees cybersecurity projects and initiatives, including cost-benefit and risk management analysis. Business travel may be required, up to 10%. The role is 100% onsite. Within six months of hire, the employee must obtain and maintain a security professional certification commensurate with DoD 8570.01-M IAM Level III credentials (such as CISSP, CISM, GSLC, or CCISO) if they do not already hold one. An active and transferable U.S. government Secret clearance is required before starting and must be active on day one; U.S. citizenship is required.
Requirements
- A degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.
- Experience in cyber or systems security, or network architecture or technology.
- Experience understanding and implementing compliance regulations such as NISPOM, DAAPM, JAFAN, ICD, FAA, HIPAA, and/or other government regulations or requirements.
- Active and transferable U.S. government-issued Secret clearance before the start date, active and existing on day one; U.S. citizenship is required.
- Within six months of hire, obtain and maintain a security professional certification commensurate with DoD 8570.01-M IAM Level III (CISSP, CISM, GSLC, or CCISO) if not already certified.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with change management or architectural governance.
- Ability to tailor technical discussions to different audiences and create security whitepapers and concepts of operations.
- Experience with information security commercial off-the-shelf applications, such as endpoint security, SIEM, vulnerability management, encryption, and antivirus tools.
- Experience with project management and collaboration tools such as SharePoint, MS Project, JIRA, and Azure DevOps.
- Experience with SIEM tools.
- Understanding of enterprise architectural framework methodologies such as TOGAF and DoDAF.
- Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Kubernetes, Rancher, and Docker.
- Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMWare and Nutanix.
- Familiarity with cloud architecture, service categories, and deployment models.
Responsibilities
- Conduct briefings and presentations for multiple levels of the business.
- Serve as a subject matter expert for designated tools and ensure alignment with and support for Raytheon's standard solutions portfolio.
- Develop, implement, and support technical standards while balancing program and mission needs.
- Provide strategic direction and drive technological innovation.
- Collaborate with architecture teams to design and develop secure, compliant technical solutions for deployment.
- Evaluate technical solutions for new technology and conduct gap analyses and risk evaluations of new capabilities.
- Provide expert technical advice for customer discussions, negotiations, approval requests, and related tasks.
- Ensure the Architecture team captures efficiencies, cost offsets, and savings.
- Provide oversight and leadership for cybersecurity projects and initiatives, including cost-benefit and risk management analysis.
- Support enterprise and business initiatives that drive technological evolution of supported programs.
- Support the organization's vision, strategy, and goals.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- 401(k) match
- Flexible spending accounts
- Flexible work schedules
- Employee assistance program
- Employee Scholar Program
- Parental leave
- Paid time off
- Holidays
- Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
