Job Description

Raytheon Intelligence & Space (RIS) is looking for a Cyber Security Engineer to join the team in Information Assurance supporting the development/maintenance of custom solutions and Assessment & Authorization (A&A) activities in Aurora, Colorado. Click here to learn more: https://youtu.be/YNuZN0vyzHg

Key responsibilities include:

* Support the planning, scheduling, and executing Assessment & Authorization (A&A) activities
* Ensure security compliance and vulnerability scanning/remediation across multiple platforms and networks
* Prepare, support and/or lead Security Test & Evaluation activities for program sell-off of security related requirements
* Apply knowledge of current IA policies as a contributor to the architecture and design of secure solutions to customer needs and requirements
* Perform hands-on technical implementation of security solutions comprised of COTS & FOSS as well as custom-developed products
* Prepare, write, and present trade studies, cost benefit analyses, reports and briefings

Clearance Requirement: An active and in-scope Secret US security clearance

Required Skills:
* Bachelor degree and at least 6 years of demonstrated experience in cyber security to include practices/methodologies, associated technologies, application design, and/or experience in an operational environment including NIST &/or ICD 503 guidelines, directives and security mandates
* Experience with cyber security engineering projects and programs for U.S. Government and/or commercial clients.
* Experience with Nessus scanner, manual hardening verification and performing static code analysis
* Experience with Fortify, Java, C++
* Experience developing accreditation documentation and moving supporting activities to closure.
* Experience with DoD-8570 (IAT-II)
* RMF Accreditation experience
* STIG Hardening and Compliance experience
* Experience planning, scheduling, and executing Assessment & Authorization (A&A) activities, including the development of System Security Plans (SSP) and other supporting documentation (SP800-57, ICD503 preferred)
* Must be a self-starter capable of multitasking and efficiently managing your time and supporting technical projects while requiring minimal levels of supervision
* Ability to work in a team environment and work collaboratively across traditional engineering disciplines
* Excellent written & oral communication skills, including presentation skills
* Security Certification in accordance to DoD 8570.01 IAT-II or higher (e.g. Security+ CE, SSCP, etc.; CISSP is preferable)

Desired Skills:

* Experience in systems engineering, life-cycle management, & engineering change proposal processes
* COTS and FOSS patch management/deployment experience
* Experience with highly matrixed organizations
* Ability to establish tasks and objectives with Lead Engineers and ensure the entire team understands and can work towards the vision and objectives
* Previous experience in Verification, Validation and Accreditation
* Experience in proactively analyzing and resolving problems relating to operational considerations, engineering drawings and associated hardware in relation to repair activities
* Hands-on technical experience as an individual contributor with documentation skills and experience in some of the following areas:
* Linux system administration
* Windows system administration
* Network component administration
* VMware administration
* Operating system hardening
* CHEF knowledge

Education Requirements: B.S. degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline

In compliance with Colorados Equal Work Act, the salary range for this role is $86,500 to $160,000; however, Raytheon Technologies considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to: the role and associated responsibilities, a candidates work experience, education/training and key skills.

Benefits offered: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.

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