Principal Software Operating System Security Engineer

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MA-WOBURN-WB2 225 Presidential Way GODDARD BLDG

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:

Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

At RTX the worlds largest aerospace and defense company 185000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the worlds 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.

Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of todays mission and stay ahead of tomorrows 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.

What You Will Do

• Design deploy and maintain RHEL-based systems in production and development environments.

• Implement OS hardening standards and security controls across Linux systems.

• Develop and maintain automated configuration workflows using Ansible or other IaC/CM tools.

• Write and maintain scripts to support system configuration monitoring and operational tasks.

• Apply systems engineering principles to requirements analysis design documentation verification and lifecycle support.

• Troubleshoot complex issues across Linux/Windows hosts networks infrastructure services and applications.

• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure system reliability security and scalability.

• Participate in technical reviews architecture discussions and design planning.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires abachelors degree in Computer Science Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering Software Engineering or related field and minimum 8 years of experience

• Demonstrated hands-on experience with RHEL administration.

• Demonstrated background in OS hardening security baselines and compliance frameworks (e.g. STIGs CIS Benchmarks)

• The ability to obtain and maintain an Interim Secret U.S security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer

• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash Python or similar.

• Experience with Ansible or equivalent IaC/configuration management tools (e.g. Puppet Chef SaltStack).

• Solid understanding of Linux and Windows networking fundamentals (DNS DHCP routing firewalls services).

• Ability to approach problems with systems engineering thinking including structured analysis and clear documentation.

• Familiarity with virtualization or containerization technologies (KVM VMware Docker Podman) is a plus.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced engineering environment.

• Experience in secure enterprise or government environments.

• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.

• Understanding of reliability maintainability or other systems engineering specialty areas.

• Relevant certifications (RHCSA/RHCE Security Network etc.).

Learn More & Apply Now

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

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 attendselect 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 107500 USD - 204500 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 candidates 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 companys 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. 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.

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