Principal Systems Security Engineer - Cybersecurity (Onsite - Cedar Rapids, IA) Secret Clearanc[...]

Prattwhitney; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

3 weeks vacation

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Job summary

RTX in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Principal Systems Security Engineer – Cybersecurity to lead security architecture, audits, and risk analyses for complex defense programs. You will contribute to system integration, verification, and bid efforts, requiring DoD familiarity and Top-Secret eligibility.

This on-site role demands US citizenship and a security clearance. Applicants should have strong cryptographic hardware knowledge and proficiency in Rust/Python, with DoD contract experience

Qualifications

• Must have active US Secret clearance with Top-Secret eligibility.
• US citizenship required for clearance.
• Experience with DoD/Federal IA certification and RMF.
• Familiar with NIST 800-53 RMF and NIST SP 800-37.
• Experience with hardware/software integration and testing.
• Experience presenting technical data to management.

Responsibilities

• Implement security improvements by assessing current situations and designing architecture and policies.
• Perform cybersecurity analysis on collected data and test results.
• Conduct cybersecurity audits to ensure compliance of system security posture.
• Plan, integrate, and validate systems; analyze cost, risk, and effectiveness of total solutions.
• Contribute to bid and proposal efforts.

Skills

Security architecture

Cybersecurity analysis

Risk analysis

Data presentation

Education

STEM degree

Advanced related degree

Tools

DOORS

CAMEO

Rust

Python

Job description

About the Role

Principal Systems Security Engineer – Cybersecurity

Location: Cedar Rapids, IA (on‑site)

In this role you will serve as a key contributor to the Strategic Solutions Security Engineering team, working on technically challenging assignments that protect the nation and our products. You will leverage your expertise to develop security architecture, perform cybersecurity audits, and support system integration, validation and verification, cost and risk analyses, and bid/proposal efforts.

What You Will Do

• Implement security improvements by assessing current situations, evaluating trends, developing security architecture and requirements, and creating design artifacts, plans, and policies.
• Perform cybersecurity analysis on collected data and test results.
• Conduct cybersecurity audits to ensure compliance of system security posture.
• Plan, integrate, and validate systems, analyze cost, risk, supportability, and effectiveness for total solutions.
• Contribute to bid and proposal efforts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience, or 5 years with an advanced degree.
• Degree in STEM or an advanced degree in a related field.
• Active and transferable U.S. government‑issued Secret clearance required; must have eligibility for Top‑Secret clearance.
• U.S. citizenship required for clearance.
• Experience with security features, vulnerability analysis of operating systems and embedded systems.
• Familiarity with DoD and Federal IA certification and accreditation processes, IA controls, NIST 800‑53 RMF, and NIST SP 800‑37.
• Experience with hardware and software integration, validation/verification testing, and qualification testing.
• Preferred: DoD Top‑Secret clearance, DoDI 8570.01-M certification (Security+, CISSP), NSA Type1 certification, PPP, DoDI 5200.39, experience on DoD contracts.
• Experience presenting technical data to program management and leadership.
• Knowledge of cryptographic hardware architecture/design, network encryption, and testing methodologies.
• Experience with tools such as DOORS or CAMEO, programming in Rust and Python.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) match and separate employer retirement contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages (pet, auto, home, group legal, ID theft protection).
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
• Employee assistance program.
• Wellness incentives and virtual healthcare options.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.