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U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance\n\nSecurity Clearance Type:\nDoD Clearance: Secret\n\nSecurity Clearance Status:\nAbility to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start dateAt 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.\nRaytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.\nRaytheon is seeking a well-qualified Principal System Security Engineer (P4) to join our elite Systems Security Engineering (SSE) team in developing solutions to protect the Warfighter’s technology advantage. Systems Security Engineering creates holistic security solutions leveraging Cybersecurity, Software Assurance, and Program Protection Implementation on National Security Systems. Join our highly visible team and perform technically challenging assignments, which will directly contribute to protecting our nation and our Warfighters. This is an onsite position at Raytheon in Woburn, MA.\nWhat You Will Do\nInteract with the customer to define SSE requirements, architecture, solutions, trade studies and vendor product analysis, costs, implementation, system impacts, and effectiveness\nDevelop, design, integrate, test, and maintain various cybersecurity capabilities for National Security Systems\nEnsure compliance with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Risk Management Framework (RMF) controls\nDevelop top-level system requirements and flow down requirements and implementation concepts to subsystem\nDevelop plans and estimates, task execution, project tracking, reporting, and risk identification and mitigation plans\nConsult and assist program management with SSE architecture and issues and deliver technical briefings to leadership\nDefine security development and test efforts implementation of security controls of networking devices, databases, operating systems, and hardware and software components and provide all associated technical documentation\nIntegrate cybersecurity development activities and support test and integration activities\nSupport the development of bids and proposals\nQualifications You Must Have\nTypically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 8 years of prior relevant experience\nThe ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance\nExperience in System Security Engineering and/or Cybersecurity Engineering and/or System Administration or IT/Network Administration\nExperience with NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF)\nQualifications We Prefer\nActive and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance\nManagerial or leadership experience\nTechnical hands-on experience with cybersecurity tools and products including anti-virus, host-based or endpoint security solutions including HIDS/HIPS, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM) and centralized auditing tools (e.g.,Splunk, IBM QRadar, Elasticsearch)\nLinux Bash scripting or Python scripting experience. 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Experience with Tenable Nessus vulnerability scanning tool suite\nExperience with IT and/or network and system security administration, including operating system security configuration, hardening/patching operating systems, and account management best practices for UNIX, Microsoft Windows/Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux. Experience with DISA Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) hardening of operating systems a plus\nExperience with IT/network administration, securely configuring networking devices (switches, routers, firewalls) and software-defined networking or storage devices. Experience with DISA Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) hardening of operating systems a plus\nUnderstanding of Systems Engineering requirements, specifications, and experience implementing DoD and Authorization and Accreditation Processes, RMF controls and developing and maintaining associated certification and accreditation documentation to maintain Authority to Operate (ATO)\nFamiliar with Program Protection Plan (PPP) required by DoDI 5000.02 and DoDI 5200.39. Understanding of maintaining compliance with DoD technology release and export licensing policies\nGeneral understanding of secure architectures, the Systems Engineering development lifecycle, and an understanding Agile software development methodologies and principles\nExperience with technical documentation and technical writing\nPrior experience working within the defense industry on classified U.S. Government information systems a plus\nWhat We Offer\nOur values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation\nRelocation Eligible - Relocation assistance is available\nPlease ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:\nOnsite: 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.\nAs 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.\nThe salary range for this role is 118,300 USD - 224,900 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. 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