Cybersecurity Engineer II - Product Cyber Security (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-04-02

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-NY-BINGHAMTON-288 ~ 31 Lewis Rd ~ LEWIS

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 Type:

Secret - Current

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

Cybersecurity Engineer II - Product Cyber Security (Onsite)

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.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Collins Aerospace is seeking a highly skilled Cybersecurity Engineer to support secure enterprise environments focusing on the Department of Defense (DoD). The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliance, network architecture, operating system administration, and cybersecurity best practices. This role requires hands-on technical proficiency across Windows and Linux platforms, network infrastructure, and security controls, along with the ability to support accreditation activities and maintain mission-critical systems. The selected candidate will play a key role in designing, securing, and optimizing infrastructure to ensure operational resilience, regulatory compliance, and performance excellence in a high-security environment.

What You Will Do:

• Design, develop, and implement technical solutions to ensure compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) Risk Management Framework (RMF) security requirements.
• Architect, deploy, and optimize enterprise network solutions, enhancing performance, scalability, and security across existing and new infrastructure.
• Configure, build, deploy, and maintain Windows and Linux operating system environments in accordance with security and operational best practices.
• Support the Government Information System Security Manager (ISSM) in RMF accreditation efforts, including documentation development, control implementation, assessment coordination, and continuous monitoring activities.
• Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot firewalls, routers, and switches to ensure optimal network performance, segmentation, and security posture.
• Validate and verify hardware and software functionality through testing, diagnostics, and performance evaluation.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including system configurations, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and operational workflows to ensure consistent and secure system administration.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued secret security clearance is required prior to start date
• Must have Linux or Windows experience.
• Experience with Active Directory, VMware, Administration, backup and recovery.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 8140 / 8570 Certification requirements (CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent certification and an Operating System Certification)
• Experience with NISPOM, JAFAN, JSIG, DFARS and/or DoD/RMF
• Experience with data storage, NAS, and SAN technologies and solutions
• Experience using VMWare vCenter, vSphere, and ESX and/or other virtual computing methods.
• Experience supporting engineers in software, simulations, and hardware development.
• Experience with Microsoft WSUS, MECM, and/or Exchange
• Scripting Experience

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever