Senior Technical Security Specialist (Remote))

Date Posted:

2026-04-27

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-OK-REMOTE

Position Role Type:

Remote

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 Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. 

Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do:

• Design, configure and support enterprise-level access control, video management, and intrusion detection systems.

• Coordinate system integrations between multiple security platforms and enterprise IT network environments.

• Develop and maintain technical documentation and life-cycle management plans.

• Act as a senior escalation point for complex technical issues, collaborating with internal teams and system integrators to resolve incidents.

• Provide technical guidance and knowledge-sharing to project stakeholders.

• Support planning, installation, and deployment of new systems, system migration, integrations, and upgrades.

• Ensure systems performance aligns with governmental and organizational security policy requirements.

• Participate in design reviews providing technical input for new construction, renovation, and upgrade projects.

• Ensure all security-related technologies and system requirements are operable for proactive and reactive programming at each site while co-designing the system with other company programs, including CCTV, intrusion detection, access control, perimeter security mechanism, and other security mitigation measures.

Where You Will Work From:

The person in this role can work from home but should reside within 60 miles of one of the following Pratt & Whitney locations:

• East Hartford, CT

• Holt / Lansing, MI

• Columbus, GA

• West Palm Beach, FL

• Oklahoma City, OK

• Springdale, AR

• Irving/Dallas, TX

• Asheville, NC

• North Berwick, ME

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Advanced degree and 5+ years of relevant industry experience; OR Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of relevant industry experience; OR Associate’s degree and 10+ years of relevant industry experience; OR High School diploma or Military / Technical Training and 12+ years of relevant industry experience.

• 5+ years of experience supporting and administering electronic security systems.

• Experience with system programming, configuration, and network administration.

• Strong understanding of IP networking and enterprise server system architecture.

• Ability to develop clear documentation and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• 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:

• College degree in a relevant field

• Active U.S. government issued Secret level security clearance a plus

• PMP certification

• Certification or advanced platform experience with Lenel S2, Software House C-Cure 9000, Milestone XProtect, or Avigilon.

• Experience supporting large-scale, multi-site, or mission critical environments.

• Access control, video surveillance, and intrusion detection system programming.

• Computer networking certifications such as CompTIA Network+, Cisco CCNA/CCNP or equivalent.

• Experience handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion

• Experience conducting audits and reconciliations of security records.