Cyber Security Engineer

Job Number: 345657

Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.

This role is in Textron System’s Electronic Systems division, Hunt Valley, MD. Visit  to read more about who we are and the products we make!

We believe people should love what they do – in this role, you will be responsible for:

• Providing cybersecurity engineering support on both next generation technologies and proven platforms that support and protect our warfighter
• Contributing to the efforts of the Cyber Security team to support the assessment and authorization of products in accordance with Risk Management Framework (RMF) to achieve an Interim Authorization To Test (IATT) or Authorization To Operate (ATO)
• Utilizing vulnerability scan, port scan, and compliance checker tools (e.g. ACAS, Nessus, EvaluateSTIG, NMAP, and SCC), and conducting in-depth analysis of the results against Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Security Requirement Guides (SRGs)
• Developing remediation and mitigation plans, and creating packages for the implementation of those plans
• Willing and able to occasional travel to other locations in support of cybersecurity activities (less than 10%)
• Working both individually and cohesively on a team with exciting technologies and products in an engineering environment, using process to govern the day to day

• Must have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science/Cybersecurity/Information Assurance/Computer Engineering/Information Systems, related field
• Basic understanding of technical writing
• Ability to obtain a U.S. government Secret security clearance
• Ability to obtain a DoDD 8140.01 / DoD 8570.01-M IAT II or higher certification (e.g., Security+, SSCP, CySA+, CCNA Security, GSEC) in the first six months following employment

• Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts.
• Ability to operate a computer.
• Willingness to learn scripting for Windows/Linux
• Willingness to learn cybersecurity tools/methods/processes, on the job.

Our Company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals, so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace. Below are just a few examples!

• Flexible Work Schedules
• Education Assistance
• Career Development & Training Opportunities including DoDD 8140.01 / DoD 8570.01-M certification preparation labor, exam and Continuing Education Unit (CEU)/Continuing Professional Education (CPE) support
• Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)
• Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding
• Paid Parental Leave

Textron's products and services are trusted everyday by those who protect our country. We are dedicated to hiring these Veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact on our Company.

Textron’s compensation package includes competitive base pay and provides eligible employees with benefit programs. Benefits may include health insurance and prescription plan coverage, dental insurance, family building benefits, vision insurance, mental health resources, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs that provide employees time away from work. The pay range should be used as a general guide only.

Compensation is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. In compliance with the local pay transparency law, the pay range for this position is $79,300 - $119,000 per year.

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.