Cyber IT Engineering Specialist – Secure Systems Lead

Collins Aerospace; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a skilled IT Engineering Specialist to join our Cedar Rapids team. You will deploy secure technologies, configure hardware, and assist staff with secure data transfers in stringent environments.

The role emphasizes collaboration with technology stakeholders across Collins and customers to ensure secure operations and strategic alignment. A Top Secret DoD clearance and U.S. citizenship are required.

Qualifications

• Requires STEM degree and 5+ years experience or an advanced degree with 2+ years experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required for security clearance eligibility.
• 2+ years experience in a classified lab environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical and strategic management of novel R&D projects in cyber-physical security.
• Deploy new technologies in secure environments, both hardware and software.
• Configure hardware for secure areas and assist procurement following secure specs.

Skills

Security clearance

Classified lab experience

US citizenship

Communication

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

SAPs

Job description

Collins Aerospace is seeking a skilled IT Engineering Specialist to join our Cedar Rapids team. You will deploy secure technologies, configure hardware, and assist staff with secure data transfers in stringent environments.

The role emphasizes collaboration with technology stakeholders across Collins and customers to ensure secure operations and strategic alignment. A Top Secret DoD clearance and U.S. citizenship are required.