Sr. Systems Security Cyber Engineer - Contingent; Onsite - Aurora, CO) TS/SCI
Listed on 2026-10-12
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, Systems Engineer
Date Posted: Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-CO-AURORA-S76 ~ 16430 E Hughes Dr ~ BLDG S76 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: TS/SCI - Current Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required on day 1 THIS ROLE IS CONTINGENT:
Employment is based on contract award and customer funding. Raytheon Company, Managed by Collins Aerospace At RTX, the world's 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.
Join our highly visible team and perform technically challenging assignments, which will closely contribute to protecting our nation and our products.
- Support the development of RMF documents and controls validation testing for Authorizations to Operate (ATOs)
- Ensure proposed system changes are reviewed and implemented to ensure that system modifications do not adversely affect the security of the system
- Implement security improvements by assessing the current situation; evaluating trends; and anticipating requirements
- Support the development of cybersecurity requirements, design and architecture artifacts, plans, and policies
- Analyze collected cybersecurity data and test results
- Have hands-on technical duties and will provide on-site security engineering, systems administration, and cybersecurity support to the program
- Work with the Software Engineering and/or System Engineering teams to implement cybersecurity policies, harden the system, and document findings
- CONUS/OCONUS travel (up to 25%)
You will enhance your leadership capabilities and systems security engineering expertise, gaining specialized skills that will differentiate you in the industry You will develop deep technical expertise to become a cybersecurity subject matter expert (SME), while gaining valuable exposure to multiple business models and product lines in a dynamic, 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 minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
- U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
- Active and transferable TS/SCI U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date
- DoDM 8140.03 compliant certification (e.g., Security+, CISSP, or equivalent)
- Experience in Security Technical Implementation Guidance (STIG) and Risk Management Framework (RMF) as described in NIST Special Publication 800-37 and DoD Instruction 8510.01
- Experience with Systems Security Engineering requirements, specifications, and practice implementing DoD and Federal Assessment and Authorization (A&A) Processes and cybersecurity controls and developing and maintaining associated A&A documentation.
- Experience with Linux Commands
- Experience with utilizing vulnerability scanning tools to include Tenable Security Center, STIG Viewer, SCAP Compliance Checker/Tools
- Experience working on U.S. Government contract proposals as a Cybersecurity Engineering subject matter experienced professional
- Familiar with cloud and/or virtualization technologies
- Familiar with Containerization (e.g., Docker/Kubernetes)
- Familiar with Cross Domain Solutions (CDS)
- Experience with IT, network, and system security administration, including security configuration and account management best practices for Windows, UNIX, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and Cisco Systems
- Experience utilizing information security toolsets, including anti-virus,…
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