Principal Security Specialist (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-09-25

Country:

United States of America

Location:

PW100: East Hartford 400 Main Street, East Hartford, CT, 06118 USA

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:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious.

Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future.

At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

What You Will Do:

Support Pratt & Whitney’s Government Security Compliance department as a Principal Security Specialist (P3) responsible for the implementation of the industrial security program and ensuring company, DCSA, and customer security requirements are met. The person in this role will work under the guidance and direction of Security Operations Team Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Interface with all levels of leadership and government management personnel.

• Analyze security issues/problems and provide focused solutions.

• Develop and implement security policies, procedures, and documentation specific to the program such as Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Concept of Operations (CONOPS), Transportation Plans, etc. 

• Assist in the completion of annual and event-based security compliance inspections and audits.

• Respond to deficiencies/findings discovered during audits and follow up with appropriate corrective actions.

• Provide security briefings and debriefings in accordance with the government security requirements.

• Assist with investigations of security infractions/violations and preparing reports.

• Complete special projects as assigned.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Advanced degree and 3+ years of experience within a government regulated environment; OR Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant industry experience; OR Associate’s degree (or 2-year technical training) and 7+ years of relevant industry experience; OR High School diploma and 9+ years of relevant industry experience.

• Active U.S. government issued Secret level security clearance required plus ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret level security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

• Ability to obtain TOP SECRET clearance with SAP/SCI access.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Professional Certifications/Affiliations

• Working knowledge of the 32 CFR Part 117 and DoD Manual 5205.07

• Knowledge of Access Control and Intrusion Detection Systems

• Project management experience and coordination skills related to working with government officials, contractors, and internal teams

• Proficient in Microsoft Programs (i.e. Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel)

What is my Role Type?

In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is:

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

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

Learn more & apply today!

The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extendin