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Senior Cyber Engineer

Job in Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, 52404, USA
Listing for: Collins Aerospace
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-04-17
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Cybersecurity, Systems Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 100000 USD Yearly USD 80000.00 100000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Overview

Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-137 ~ 855 35

Th St NE ~ BLDG 137

Date Posted:

Country: United States of America

Position Role Type: Onsite

Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance:
Secret

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

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

Position Location – Cedar Rapids, IA

What YOU will do:

(Responsibilities)
  • You will support the development of RMF documents and controls validation testing for Authority to Operate (ATO) accreditations.
  • You will ensure proposed system changes are reviewed and implemented system modifications do not adversely affect the security of the system.
  • You will implement security improvements by assessing the current situation; evaluating trends; and anticipating requirements.
  • You will support the development of cybersecurity requirements, design and architecture artifacts, plans, and policies.
  • You will perform analysis on cybersecurity collected data and test results.
  • You will have hands-on technical duties and will provide on-site security engineering, systems administration, and information assurance support to the program.
  • You will work with Software Engineer and/or System Engineer team to implement cybersecurity policies, harden the system and document findings.
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 take flight to becoming a subject matter expert and leader in cybersecurity within VLF technologies with exposure to the variety of businesses and products in ever evolving field. We are growing, 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
  • Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain Top Secret after start.
  • U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for security clearances.
  • Knowledge in Security Technical Implementation Guidance (STIG) and Risk Management Framework (RMF) as described in NIST Special Publication 800-37.
  • Understanding of Systems Engineering requirements, specifications, and Experience implementing DoD and Federal IA Certification and Accreditation Processes, IA controls and developing and maintaining associated certification and accreditation documentation.
  • Utilize vulnerability scanning tools to include Tenable Security Center, STIG Viewer, SCAP Compliance Checker/Tools
  • Familiar with Linux Commands
Qualifications we prefer
  • Active and transferable U.S. government issued DoD TOP SECRET security clearance.
  • DoDI 8570.01-M IAT Level-II Compliant Certification (e.g., Security+, CISSP, or equivalent).
  • Previous experience with Program Protection Plans (PPP) DoDI 5000.02 and DoDI 5200.39
  • Experience with implementing highly technical solutions and reporting their importance to program managers and stakeholders
What We Offer
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
  • Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and additional retirement contributions
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Student Loan Repayment Program
  • Life insurance and disability coverage
  • Optional coverages including pet, home and auto insurance, additional life and disability insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal,  protection
  • Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
  • Wellness and parental support programs
  • Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
  • Relocation consideration
  • And more

Learn More & Apply Now!

Mission Systems: Do you want to be a part of something bigger? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions. Applying your skills ensures our customers succeed today and tomorrow. Onsite role definitions apply as described.

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

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.

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