Prattwhitney is hiring: Principal Cybersecurity Engineer in Tewksbury

Principal Cybersecurity Engineer

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.

We have an on-site opportunity for a Principal Cybersecurity Engineer within our Application and Tactical Software Department in Tewksbury Massachusetts. The Department’s mission is to provide world class software for air defense systems. As part of this team, you will support definition of security architecture, requirements, design, and implementation as well as Cyber resiliency and threat awareness.

This position is an onsite role in Tewksbury MA.

What You Will Do:

• Define security requirements and design solutions, providing guidance and direction related to security technologies.
• Perform analysis on security collected data and test results.
• Identify and implement security design and preparing and maintain engineering and security related documentation.
• Define and develop cybersecurity requirements, design, and architecture artifacts, strategy, plans, and policies.
• Perform and/or provide guidance and oversight on vulnerability assessments, defining, negotiating, and executing Assessment and Authorization (A&A) events.
• Collaborate with program and engineering disciplines and ensure cybersecurity solution alternatives.
• Conduct cybersecurity audits to ensure appropriate implementation and compliance of the security posture.
• Define security development and test efforts implementation of security controls of networking devices, databases, operating systems, and hardware and software components.
• Conduct technical and nontechnical trade studies, analysis, reviews identify.
• Support periodic travel.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering or related technical field and a minimum of 8 years of experience.
• Experience in cybersecurity.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with security features and/or vulnerability of various operating systems as defined by NSA, NIST, DISA (STIGs) and USCYBERCOM.
• Experience with network and system security administration, including operating system security configuration and account management best practices for MS Windows, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and Cisco Systems.
• DoDI 8570.01-M IAT Level-III Compliant Certification (CISSP, CCNP Security, CISA, etc.).
• Familiar with NIST Risk Management Framework as described in NIST Special Publication 800-37 and Program Protection Plan (PPP) required by DoDI 5000.2 and DoDI 5200.39.
• Experience working U.S. Government contract proposals as an Information Assurance Engineer subject matter expert.
• Security related Network (e.g. Cisco) and Operating System certification or training.

What We Offer:

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

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RTX solves some of the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense. That requires expansive thinking and bold innovation – and that, in turn, requires a culture that is diverse, equitable and inclusive.

We embrace individuality and diversity of thought to fuel opportunity for our employees, our customers, and our communities. We work toward progress, knowing that a more inclusive world is critical to our mission. Not just in this moment, but always.

‒ Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

This position requires ability to obtain a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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