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Principal Specialist, Cyber Security Assessor

Remote: 
Full Remote
Contract: 
Salary: 
77 - 163K yearly
Experience: 
Mid-level (2-5 years)
Work from: 
Massachusetts (USA), United States

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in IT, business or STEM, 5 years in Digital Technology/IT Security, Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or CISSP, Experience with NIST SP 800-171A and SP800-53, Ability to obtain U.S. government security clearance.

Key responsabilities:

  • Execute assessment diligence for compliance strategy goals
  • Prepare organizations for audits and assessments
  • Conduct site-level testing and measure compliance
  • Identify vulnerabilities and recommend remediations
  • Audit Security Accreditation Plans against regulations
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Job description

Date Posted:

2024-10-09

Country:

United States of America

Location:

RMA99: RTN Remote, Massachusetts

Position Role Type:

Remote

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. 

 

The Principal Specialist Cyber Security & Risk Management Assessor acts as part of a highly talented team of cybersecurity professionals within the Digital Technology Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) organization, an entity that evaluates the effectiveness and adequacy of the company’s security and operational controls to ensure compliance with all pertinent policy and regulatory requirements. You will provide support and service across all mission areas and act as an integral part of executing on both functional and business strategy that ultimately enables us to fully comply with complex and evolving customer (DoD and USG) and RTX cybersecurity compliance requirements. 

 

What You Will Do

  • Execute assessment diligence in alignment with business long-term functional and cyber compliance strategy and goals to ensure compliance with company policy, DoD & US cyber regulations, and global contractual cybersecurity requirements for a multi-billion-dollar business unit. 

  • Prepare all mission areas, sites, and programs for internal, 3rd party, DCMA, and Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) audits and assessments to help detect noncompliance that could result in negative business outcomes (CARs, fines, and/or loss of contract awards, reputation, and market share). 

  • Participate in domestic and international compliance readiness efforts, including establishment and solidification of cybersecurity compliance requirements, to include landed companies and Joint Ventures for all current and future contracts and work requirements supporting U.S. national and coalition warfighters.  

  • Conduct site-level testing and assessment to measure local compliance with RTX policy and associated NIST 800-171 controls. As required, execute onsite visits to conduct validation and verification assessments to confirm issue status and promote high level audit readiness.  

  • Conduct full scale assessment of site level documentation to assess whether critical processes are fully documented and executed per policy. 

  • Execute processes/tools/methodology to detect security control issues and document observations and associated remedial actions in Digital GRC system of record.  

  • Actively identify weaknesses or vulnerabilities, make recommendations for fully remediating/addressing issues noted, and support remedial action closure. 

  • Audit/Assess program Security Accreditation Plans (SAPs) against current and future DoD, DFARS and CMMC regulatory requirements to ensure personnel are executing official security plans as designed. 

  • Travel to company locations as necessary 

 

Qualifications You Must Have

  • Typically, a bachelor’s degree in information technology, business, or STEM, and 5 years of related Digital Technology/IT Security experience is required.  

  • Experience with NIST SP 800-171A and NIST SP800-53 control implementation and assessment. 

  • Must have a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and/or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification 

  • Experience designing and deploying audit / assessment engagements, overseeing security assessments and/or compliance testing and data analytics, preferably in a medium to large organization. 

  • Experience summarizing audit / assessment engagements and results, including the establishment of progress reports and remedial action plans. 

  • Experience with assessment of information system compliance against internal standards and policies, accreditation plans, including all pertinent external regulatory requirements. 

  • The 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.

 

Desired Qualifications: 

  • Knowledge or Experience with IoT/OT Cybersecurity 

  • Knowledge or Experience with Cloud Environments (AZURE, AWS) 

  • Knowledge or Experience with AI/ML 

  • Project Management experience 

  • Proficiency in automating security assessments and audits 

  • Knowledge or Experience with Power BI, Jira, and Archer

  • Proactive and results driven with strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills -- experience drafting detailed audit results and reports with a level of quality and completeness commensurate with senior leadership review and consumption. 

 

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 assistance is not available.

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  • RTX solves some of the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense. That requires expansive thinking and bold innovation – and that, in turn, requires a culture that is diverse, equitable and inclusive.

We embrace individuality and diversity of thought to fuel opportunity for our employees, our customers, and our communities. We work toward progress, knowing that a more inclusive world is critical to our mission. Not just in this moment, but always.

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

  • Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home).  An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed. 

 

The salary range for this role is 77,000 USD - 163,000 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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Experience

Level of experience: Mid-level (2-5 years)
Industry :
Aerospace & Defense
Spoken language(s):
English
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Other Skills

  • Detail Oriented
  • Calmness Under Pressure
  • Verbal Communication Skills

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