Sr. Systems Security Engineer (Onsite - Richardson, TX) TS/SCI clearance required

Prattwhitney; Richardson (TX); Presencial; USD 96 000 - 182 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks vacation

Generous 401(k) with employer matching

Resumo da oferta

RTX in Richardson, TX is seeking a Senior Systems Security Engineer to join onsite. This role requires U.S. citizenship and a TS/SCI clearance, with an active and transferable clearance prior to start date.

You will perform system security engineering for DoD/NIST-aligned environments, implement RMF controls, harden RHEL systems, and develop Ansible automation. Collaboration with cross‑functional teams is essential; travel up to 25% is expected.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in a related field plus 5+ years of security engineering experience.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required prior to start date.
• DoD 8140 certification in line with DoDM 8140.03M.
• Experience with RMF, STIGs, and system accreditation deliverables.

Responsabilidades

• Perform system administration and framework duties to ensure proper operation of the product and assist deployed systems.
• Support cybersecurity efforts to lead to Authority to Operate (ATO) for systems.
• Perform security engineering for DoD/NIST aligned systems and ensure adherence to security requirements.
• Design, deploy, configure, and harden RHEL systems within secure architectures.
• Develop and maintain Ansible automation artifacts for configuration management and hardening.
• Support RMF accreditation activities including documentation, assessments, and mitigation plans.
• Conduct security analyses, vulnerability assessments, and remediation planning across components.
• Travel up to 25%.

Conhecimentos

RMF familiarity

Ansible automation

RHEL hardening

DoD 8140 cert

Linux/Windows admin

Vulnerability assessment

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Advanced degree

Ferramentas

OpenShift

Kubernetes

Jira/Atlassian

VMware vCenter

HBSS/EDR

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Senior Systems Security Engineer

Location: US-TX-RICHARDSON-C17 ~ 1717 Cityline Dr ~ CITYLINE C17

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizenship required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. Security Clearance Type: TS/SCI.

The salary range for this role is 95,500 USD - 181,700 USD.

What You Will Do

• Perform system administration and framework duties to ensure proper operation of the product at factory and assist as needed for deployed systems
• Support cybersecurity efforts (i.e., artifact development, implementation of security controls and requirements, mitigation tracking, and controls validation) necessary to lead to successful Authority to Operate (ATO) for system.
• Perform system security engineering for CDS and SBSA-based systems, ensuring adherence to DoD, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), and Intelligence Community security requirements
• Design, deploy, configure, and harden Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems within secure architectures
• Develop and maintain Ansible automation artifacts for configuration management, provisioning, and system hardening
• Support Risk Management Framework (RMF) accreditation efforts including documentation, security control assessment, evidence generation, and mitigation plans
• Conduct security analyses, vulnerability assessments, and remediation planning across system components
• Conduct Site-Based Security Assessments (SBSA) at customer facilities as part of program support
• Evaluate and monitor Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) and Government off the Shelf (GOTS) systems, applications, and services against our current architecture, RMF requirements, and application requirements
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure secure design principles are applied throughout the lifecycle
• Work independently and be self-motivated to ensure the security posture of the system
• Troubleshoot complex security and system behavior across multi-domain, multi-level security environments
• Work in an enclosed classified environment, such as a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF)
• Travel up to 25%

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
• ACTIVE and transferable TOP SECRET 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 security clearances
• Experience in integration, testing, and requirements development
• Experience with Linux and Windows administration and hardening
• DoD 8140 certification in compliance with DoDM 8140.03M (e.g., CompTIA Security+)
• Experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF), Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), and system accreditation deliverables

Qualifications We Prefer

• Networking Experience
• Ability to document & understand physical and wiring of system/network
• Experience with Atlassian/Jira toolset for task management
• Experience with OpenShift/Kubernetes
• Cybersecurity accreditation experience
• Experience with Ansible
• Experience with NAS/SAN
• Experience with backup/recovery
• Experience using Agile methodologies
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in system security engineering or secure system integration
• Expertise with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) installation, configuration, hardening, and troubleshooting
• Hands-on experience with Ansible automation and infrastructure-as-code methods
• Experience working with Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) or similar multi-level security systems
• Experience with Security-Enhanced Linux (SELinux) policy configuration or troubleshooting
• Familiarity with Host-Based Security System (HBSS) or Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) security tools
• Experience scripting with Bash, Python, or similar languages
• Understanding of virtualization and container platforms such as Virtual Machine Ware (VMware), Docker, or Podman
• Previous experience supporting DoD or Intelligence Community mission environments
• VMWare VCSA/vCenter/ESXi host administration, load balancing & optimization experience

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds 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 you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Carrot Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!

Company Overview

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Do you have what it takes to join a global organization that doesn’t shy away from big opportunities? If so, we invite you to join our ranks and create the next generation of aerospace technologies. Together, we will nurture an engineering culture that values intellectual curiosity, risk takers and integrity. A place where we will challenge ourselves, our teams, and the status quo and where we will work to find a way – the right way – to achieve what others can only dream of.

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.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

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.