Principal Security Specialist - El Segundo, CA

Date Posted:

2025-09-24

Country:

United States of America

Location:

CA225: 2012 E El Segundo Blvd BldgE07 2012 East El Segundo Boulevard Building E07, El Segundo, CA, 90245 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

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

Security Clearance:

DoD Clearance: Top Secret

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. You must have strong project and task management skills, strong interpersonal skills, and excellent customer service skills and have the ability to work effectively in a team environment with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

You will be a representative for physical and technical security. Position requires engaging with multiple project leads including IT, facilities, and program management for proper implementation of physical and technical security requirements. You will engage and manage vendors for accuracy of performance/compliance with applicable government standards. You will be a subject matter expert of all applicable government standards and enforcing compliance. You also must be able to perform after-hour duties related to emergency response situations as well as perform company travel as needed to other sites.

What You Will Do

• Configure, test, and troubleshoot Access Control and Intrusion Detection Systems (ACS/IDS) for multiple facilities and classified program development. Provide administrative security support which includes managing all access control systems, fire, CCTV, intercom, and other related electronic security and communication systems/networks.
• Support all government annual inspections for classified programs, proactively identifying and resolving ongoing issues in advance of inspections.
• Willing to learn locksmithing responsibilities such as installing high security devices, combination changes, rekeying, master key system and proper hardware installation applications, as the selected candidate will assist the Lock & Key department with managing customer requests.
• Assist management with purchase orders, administrative support, and generating team incident management reports.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a university degree in Business Management, Security and/or Risk Management, Government Policy, Information Management, Criminal Justice, or other related field of study and 5 years prior relevant experience
• Experience withcomputer software such as Microsoft Office Programs, Adobe PDF, SQL and related Company software.
• Experiece with enterprise network, TCP/IP and RF communications.
• Minimum 2 + years’ experience in Database administration and Security Alarm System testing.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Active Secret, Top Secret and Special Access Clearances preferred.
• General Knowledge of Aerospace security functions.
• Basic knowledge of fire alarm system configuration.
• Basic knowledge of UL 2050.
• Basic knowledge of RF communications.
• ICD705 SCIF Construction Certification.
• Physical Security Professional (PSP) certification.
• A+ Certification, knowledge of various O/S and software installation and configuration.
• 2+ years of database management experience is highly desired.
• Experience in Alarm System configuration demonstrated knowledge in setting up and administering network domain.

What We Offer

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

• This position is not eligible for Relocation assistance

Learn More & Apply Now!

• Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

• 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.

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