2026 Intern Conversion - Information System Security Officer - Onsite (MA)

Date Posted:

2026-04-14

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MA-MARLBOROUGH-MA2 ~ 1001 Boston Post Rd ~ BLDG 2

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

This requisition is for a Raytheon intern that will be converting to FT upon graduation.

Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX.

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.

Our cybersecurity team, is seeking an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to support our team 100% onsite at our facility in Marlborough, Massachusetts. You will interface and collaborate with the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) to ensure adherence to all NISPOM Chapter 8, DAAPM, JSIG policies.

What You Will Do:

• You will be primarily responsible for system compliance, auditing, security plan development and delivering information systems security education and awareness.
• You will also assist in investigating information system security violations and help prepare reports specifying corrective and preventative actions.
• The position routinely collaborates with the facility security team, program personnel, and government representatives.
• Security sustainment activities (hardware change management, software change management, account management, media protection, user interface, file transfers, etc.)
• Important note: Within six months of hire date, you must obtain and maintain a Security professional certification commensurate with IAM Level I certification (Security+ or other), if you do not already have this certification.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics

• This requisition is for a Raytheon intern that will be converting to FT upon graduation.

• Experience with Cybersecurity, systems security or hardening

  Information Technology

• Experience with project management

• 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.

*Experience may be obtained through on‑the‑job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Qualifications We Value:

• Experience working in DoD classified operating and/or laboratory environments
• Familiarity with cybersecurity Risk Management Framework (RMF) and compliance as stipulated by NISPOM/DAAPM, JSIG, ICD 503, STIGs and associated NIST publications
• Experience with audit reviews such as physical security, network and system event logs, password administration, file access privileges, etc.
• Familiarity with the execution and management of cyber incident response; preservation, containment, and eradication
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Self-motivated and possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills, particularly in documenting evaluation results
• Customer focused, adaptable and willing to work varying assignments
• Completion of National Industrial Security Program cybersecurity training courses available at https://cdse.usalearning.gov/login/index.php

What We Offer 

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, fle