Principal Systems / Cyber Security Engineer (Onsite)
RTXAbout the role
Date Posted:
2025-04-11Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USAPosition Role Type:
OnsiteJoin our highly visible team and perform technically challenging assignments, which will closely contribute to protecting our nation and our products. We are seeking a Principal Systems / Cyber Security Engineer to function as a key contributor for the Integrated Platform Solutions engineering team.
As a member of the Integrated Platform Solutions team, we want you to develop solutions to secure the Warfighter’s technology advantage. Our team creates security solutions leveraging multiple disciplines and processes like Risk Management Framework (RMF) Assessment and Authorization (A&A), Anti-Tamper (AT), Software Assurance, Hardware Assurance, Cryptography, NSA High Assurance (Type 1) Certification and Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) to support Program Protection Implementation across major program(s).
What YOU will do:
YOU will implement security improvements by assessing current customer requirements and environment; evaluating trends; developing security architecture and requirements, and design architecture artifacts, plans, and policies.
YOU will support and develop Risk Management Framework (RMF) assessment documentation and conduct controls validation testing resulting in the Authorization to Operate (ATO) decision.
YOU will perform analysis on cybersecurity collected data and test results.
YOU will conduct cybersecurity audits to ensure appropriate implementation and continuous compliance of the security posture of the system.
What YOU Will Learn:
YOU will learn to be a more effective Systems Security Engineer and leader by gaining niche skills enabling you to be unique in all you do.
YOU will gain valuable experience and an opportunity for growth as a Sr. Principal Systems / Cyber Security Engineer and proceed toward Tech Fellow and/or Chief Security Engineer
YOU will gain knowledge to become a subject matter expert (SME) in cybersecurity and exposure to variety of businesses and products in ever evolving field. We are growing and so can you!
Qualifications YOU Must Have:
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advance Degree in a related field and a minimum of 4 years’ experience. Additional years of experience will be considered in lieu of a degree
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
DOD 8570.01-M IASAE Level II or Level III Compliant Certification (e.g., Security+, CISSP, or equivalent).
Experience with security features and/or vulnerability analysis of various operating systems as defined by Intelligence agencies.
Proven experience with embedded systems security (real-time embedded systems architecture).
Experience in Systems Engineering requirements, specifications, and experience implementing DoD and Federal IA certification, accreditation, and authorization processes, IA controls and developing and maintaining associated documentation and experience with NIST 800-53 RMF, as described in NIST Special Publication 800-37.
Experience with security systems engineering involving various computer hardware and software S/W operating system and application solutions in both a stand-alone and in LAN/WAN configurations.
Qualifications We Prefer:
Active and transferable U.S. Government DoD TOP SECRET level clearance
Familiar with NSA High Assurance (Type 1) certification process.
Familiar with Program Protection Plan (PPP) DoDI 5000.02 and DoDI 5200.39.
Experience working on U.S. Government contract proposals as an Information Assurance or Cyber Security Engineer subject matter experienced professional.
Familiar with cloud and/or virtualization technologies.
Experience with IT and/or network and system security administration, including operating system security configuration and account administration best practices for UNIX, MS Windows, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and CISCO Systems.
Experience with usage of information security toolsets including anti-virus, Vulnerability Assessment, HIDS/ NIDS. host-based or endpoint security solutions, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM) and centralized auditing resources.
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