Senior Cyber Engineer

Date Posted:

2026-03-10

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-137 ~ 855 35Th St NE ~ BLDG 137

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 Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

Do you like puzzles?  Getting through some of these systems security certifications can feel a bit like a puzzle.  There are a lot of different pieces, from our government customer, approving authorities, internal program managers, and all the software, hardware, electrical and mechanical engineers that need to coalesce to create the big picture.  Obtaining and maintaining authority to operate (ATO) is a key piece of an even bigger puzzle.  Without this piece, there is no puzzle. 

Join our highly visible team and perform technically challenging assignments, which will closely contribute to protecting our nation and our products.  We are seeking a Senior Systems Security (Cybersecurity) Engineer to function as a key contributor for the Strategic Solutions Security Engineering team.

As a member of the Strategic Solutions Security Engineering (SSE) team, we want you to develop solutions to secure the Warfighter’s technology advantage. Systems Security Engineering creates security solutions leveraging multiple disciplines like Anti-Tamper (AT), Software Assurance, Hardware Assurance, Cryptography, NSA Type 1 Certification and Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) to support Program Protection Implementation on various systems. 

Position Location – Cedar Rapids, IA

What YOU will do:

• You will support the development of RMF documents and controls validation testing for Authority to Operate (ATO) accreditations.

• You will ensure proposed system changes are reviewed and implemented system modifications do not adversely affect the security of the system.

• You will implement security improvements by assessing the current situation; evaluating trends; and anticipating requirements.

• You will support the development of cybersecurity requirements, design and architecture artifacts, plans, and policies.

• You will perform analysis on cybersecurity collected data and test results.

• You will have hands-on technical duties and will provide on-site security engineering, systems administration, and information assurance support to the program.

• You will work with Software Engineer and/or System Engineer team to implement cybersecurity policies, harden the system and document findings.

What YOU will learn:

• YOU will learn to be a more effective Systems Security Engineer and leader by gaining niche skills enabling you to be unique in all you do.

• YOU will take flight to becoming a subject matter expert and leader in cybersecurity within VLF technologies with exposure to the variety of businesses and products in ever evolving field.  We are growing, so can you!

Qualifications you must have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience

• Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain Top Secret after start.

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for security clearances. 

• Knowledge in Security Technical Implementation Guidance (STIG) and Risk Management Framework (RMF) as described in NIST Special Publication 800-37.

• Understanding of Systems Engineering requirements, specifications, and Experience implementing DoD and Federal IA Certification and Accreditation Processes, IA controls and developing and maintaining associated certification and accreditation documentation.

• Utilize vulnerability scanning tools to include Tenable Security Center, STIG Viewer, SCAP Compliance Checker/Tools

• Familiar with Linux Commands

Qualifications we prefer:

• Active and transferable U.S. government issued DoD TOP SECRET security clearance.

• DoDI 8570.01-M IAT Level-II Compliant Certification (e.g., Security+, CISSP, or equivalent).

• Previous experience with Program Protection Plans (PPP) DoDI 5000.02 and DoDI 5200.39

• Experience with implementing highly technical solutions and reporting their importance to program managers and stakeholders

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

• Ovia 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 

• May Be Eligible for relocation

• And more! 

Learn More & Apply Now!

Mission Systems:

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

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

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.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other – propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

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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.

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 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.

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