Principal Cybersecurity Engineer; Onsite

Location: US-TX-RICHARDSON-461

Role Type: Onsite

Active and transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship required. DoD 8570.01-M IASAE Level II or Level III certification (e.g., Security+, CISSP) required.

• Implement security improvements by assessing current customer requirements and environment;
• Evaluate trends; develop security architecture and requirements, design architecture artifacts, plans, and policies;
• Support and develop RMF assessment documentation and conduct cybersecurity controls validation testing resulting in an Authorization to Operate decision;
• Perform analysis of cybersecurity collected data and test results;
• Conduct cybersecurity audits and perform compliance evaluations to ensure appropriate implementation and continuous compliance of the security posture of the product system;
• Collaborate with engineering disciplines to minimize cybersecurity threats to the deployed designs and products.

• Degree in a STEM field and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree and a minimum of 4 years of experience, or equivalent years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree;
• Active U.S. government-issued security clearance required;
• DoD 8570.01-M IASAE Level II or III certification (e.g., Security+, CISSP, or equivalent);
• Experience in systems engineering requirements, specifications, and implementing DoD and Federal IA processes and IA controls, and maintaining associated documentation;
• Experience with NIST RMF (SP 800-53, 800-37);
• Experience with security systems and cybersecurity engineering involving embedded systems and real-time operating systems;
• Experience with various computer hardware and software, operating system and application solutions in both stand-alone and LAN/WAN configurations.

• Active U.S. Government DoD TOP SECRET clearance;
• Familiarity with NSA High Assurance (Type
  1) certification process;
• Experience with Program Protection Plans (PPP), DoDI 5000.02 and DoDI 5200.39;
• Experience with security features and vulnerability analysis of real-time operating systems;
• Proven experience with embedded systems security, network protocols, Linux security, and hardware-based security (HSM, TPM, Secure Boot);
• Experience working on U.S. Government contract proposals as an information assurance or cybersecurity engineer subject-matter expert experienced professional;
• Familiarity with cloud and/or virtualization technologies;
• Experience with IT, network, and system security administration, including operating system security configuration and account administration best practices for UNIX, MS Windows, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and CISCO systems;
• Experience with information security toolsets including anti-virus, vulnerability assessment, HIDS/NIDS, MFA, SIEM, and centralized auditing resources.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance;
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees;
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and separate employer retirement contribution, including a lifetime income strategy option;
• Tuition reimbursement program;
• Student loan repayment program;
• Life insurance and disability coverage;
• Optional coverages such as pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal,  protection;
• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits;
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning services;
• Adoption assistance and autism benefit;
• Employee assistance plan with up to 10 free counseling sessions;
• Healthy You incentives and wellness rewards program;
• Doctor on Demand and virtual doctor visits;
• Bright Horizons child and elder care services;
• Teladoc medical experts and second-opinion program;
• Relocation assistance if eligible.

EEO Statement: 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, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.