Cyber Security Engineer II — DoD IT Security (Onsite Largo)

Prattwhitney

Largo (FL)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Three weeks vacation for new hires

401(k) plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement and student loan

Job summary

RTX in Largo, FL is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer II for the Starburst program. You will contribute to development and deployment of cybersecurity solutions, working with cross-disciplinary teams including System and Software Engineers and Field Services.

The role requires an active DoD clearance or ability to obtain TS/SCI, and is onsite with occasional off-site travel. You will prepare system docs and work with internal teams to strengthen cyber risk posture across deployments.

Qualifications

Solid background in systems administration with Linux and Windows desktop and server OSs (Windows11, Server2022, RHEL).
Understanding of on-prem enterprise IT systems and security implications, including ICAM, secure messaging, logging, Cyber Situational Awareness, and endpoint protection.
Active DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g., CISSP or Security+) and ability to maintain it.
STEM degree and minimum two years of relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

Implement and sustain security requirements for deployed products and services in operational and sustainment states.
Operate within a DoD air‑gapped IT network to perform advanced support and deploy new capabilities.
Create, present, and update system documentation, schematics, and procedures.
Interface with teams to define and implement cyber risk posture across the enterprise IT portfolio.
Collaborate with Project Engineers and leads on program execution.