Senior Cyber Engineer-Information System Security Officer (ISSO)-P3 Onsite

Raytheon; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 82,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

Raytheon seeks a Senior Cyber Engineer-Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to enhance the security framework at Peterson Space Force Base. The candidate will ensure compliance with security protocols and help design effective cyber security solutions. This onsite role requires U.S. citizenship and a robust background in cyber operations.

Benefits

Relocation assistance available

Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible work schedules

Parental leave

Paid time off

401(k) match

Qualifications

• 5 years of prior relevant experience in cyber engineering.
• Active DoD Top Secret/SCI security clearance required.
• Experience with LINUX and CISCO systems security.

Responsibilities

• Assess system vulnerabilities and verify compliance with security guides.
• Prepare documentation for assessment and authorization activities.
• Assist in defining cyber requirements and designing secure solutions.

Skills

Cyber Operations

Vulnerability Management

Security Requirements Guides

Risk Management Framework

System Security Administration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)

Tools

DISA STIGs

Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP)

ACAS

Job description

Senior Cyber Engineer-Information System Security Officer (ISSO)-P3 Onsite

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Date Posted:

2025-06-12

Country:

United States of America

Location:

CO102: 16800 E Centretech Pkwy,Aurora 16800 East Centretech Pkwy Building S75, Aurora, CO, 80011 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance:

DoD Clearance: TS/SCI

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

Raytheon is seeking an individual to join the Cyber Security Engineering team for a Senior Cyber Engineer-Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) - P3 position supporting the operations and maintenance of custom solutions and Assessment & Authorization (A&A) activities at Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The ideal candidate will have a strong cyber experience background across the full spectrum of cyber operations from a mission execution perspective, to include vulnerability management, compliance management, and enterprise information security infrastructure. This is an onsite position at Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

What You Will Do

• Assessing known systems vulnerabilities and verifying system hardening and patching activities to ensure compliance with the most current applicable Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)/Security Requirements Guides (SRGs) and related checklists
• Preparing documentation (artifacts and bodies of evidence) to support assessment and authorization (A&A) activities necessary to ensure system sustained Approval to Operate (ATO)
• Assisting in defining of cyber requirements and design solutions, providing guidance and direction related to security technologies, performing analysis on cybersecurity collected data and test results, identifying, and implementing cybersecurity design, and preparing and maintaining engineering and security related documentation
• Performing and providing vulnerability assessment results and recommendations to the leadership
• Ensuring the security integrity of systems of record by maintaining mission systems basic cyber hygiene, implementing cyber resiliency solutions, and performing associated compliance validation/verification
  
  

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 5 years of prior relevant experience
• Active and transferable DoD Top Secret/SCI security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
• Experience with performing assessments of various operating systems with DISA STIGs, SRGs, and experience with IA vulnerability testing and related network and system test tools, e.g., ACAS and Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP)
• Experience with network and system security administration, including operating system security configuration and account management best practices for LINUX, and CISCO Systems
• Experience with DoD RMF Certification and Accreditation Processes, assessing and validating compliance with IA controls and developing and maintaining associated certification and accreditation documentation
• Experience with manual hardening and system compliance
• Must possess Security Certification in accordance with DoD 8570.01-M IAT-III (CISSP or equivalent) Compliant Certification
  
  

Qualifications We Prefer

• Familiar with NIST Risk Management Framework as described in NIST Special Publication 800-37
• Experience with information security toolsets such as Elastic and/or SPLUNK or other related Intrusion Detection Tools
• Prior experience with RHEL 8 is highly desired
• Self-Starter requiring limited direction and supervision
• Ability to support periodic travel (less than 10%)
  
  

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation
• Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance is available
  
  

The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

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.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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