Summer 2024 Intern: Digital Technology

Date Posted:

2024-02-12

Country:

United States of America

Location:

RTN99: RTN Remote, Tennessee

Position Role Type:

Remote

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.    
  
To realize our full potential, RTX is committed to creating a company where all employees are respected, valued and supported in the pursuit of their goals. We know companies that embrace diversity in all its forms not only deliver stronger business results, but also become a force for good, fueling stronger business performance and greater opportunity for employees, partners, investors and communities to succeed.  

The following position is to join our RTX Corporate, Enterprise Services, Research Center or BBN team: 

Role Overview

RTX Enterprise Cybersecurity Services (ECS) team is seeking Summer Interns who are passionate about Cyber Defense, Governance Risk & Compliance, Cyber Intelligence and Cybersecurity Engineering. You should also be fascinated by conversations around the intersection of public sector and private sector cybersecurity.

As a summer intern you will support activities related to development of cybersecurity capabilities and improvements to our internal compliance programs. You will learn about how RTX protects its network from cyber threats and meets compliance needs of our customers around the world.

Responsibilities

• Learn about RTX cybersecurity capabilities.
• Support deployment of new cybersecurity and overall process improvements.
• Assist in the development, review, and enforcement of RTX cybersecurity policies and procedures.
• Gain familiarity with the information security compliance framework and specific controls and how they apply to a cloud environment.
• Gain understanding of how the audit process works including evidence gathering, audit meetings and follow-ups.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a college program with a focus on computer science, engineering, cybersecurity, information security, or a related field.
• Basic knowledge of basic cybersecurity principles and cloud concepts (e.g., Azure/AWS).
• Familiarity with common security tools and technologies.
• Problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Basic knowledge of networking protocols and technologies.
• Familiarity with security frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Security Plus, CISSP, Cloud related certs,) a plus.

Education: Candidates must be enrolled in a Bachelors degree program in the field of computer science, engineering, data science/mathematics, cybersecurity, information security, or related field. Minimum 3.0 GPA is required. Please upload unofficial transcript with your application

Work Authorization: US Person Required - Must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship. RTX will not offer sponsorship for this position.

The salary range for this role is 37,000 USD - 82,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors i