Date Posted:2024-08-07Country:United States of AmericaLocation:VA543: 22270 Pacific Blvd, Dulles 22270 Pacific Boulevard Building CC5, Sterling, VA, 20166-6924 USAPosition Role Type:HybridYou have been redirected to RTX’s career page as we have recently transitioned from RTX to become a standalone company, which provides us with greater autonomy and opportunities for growth. As a prospective employee of Nightwing, you’ll have the chance to contribute to our continued success and shape the future of our cybersecurity, intelligence, and services offerings.NightWing is supporting a U.S. Government customer on a large mission critical development and sustainment program to design, build, deliver, and operate a network operations environment, including introducing new cyber capabilities to address emerging threats. NightWing is seeking a Cyber Engineer to support the design, development, and deployment of advanced cybersecurity capabilities. The Cyber Engineer designs, develops, documents, analyzes, tests, integrates, debugs, conducts research and/or discovers and analyzes security flaws or vulnerabilities in software, networks, systems, and applications. The Cyber Engineer ensures system security needs are established and maintained for various objects/matters.Responsibilities:Analyze output from various security devices and malware and incident reports to improve detection of and to minimize future incidentsAssess and analyze system security to identify and mitigate risks and vulnerabilitiesRecommend countermeasures to mitigate risks and vulnerabilitiesPrepare/Update documentation, including incident reports, security recommendations, etc.Assist in identifying, prioritizing, and coordinating the protection of critical cybersecurity infrastructure and key resourcesPerform basic system design functions, including interpretive analyses, chart preparation and associated diagrams/enhancement plansTest existing and new technologiesReview/analyze requested changes for equipment, technology and/or other factors/trends, which are planned for deployment in the customer spaceSupport the configuration and administration of cyber security tools and systems.Required Skills:U.S. CitizenshipMust have an active Secret clearance and be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearanceMust be able to obtain DHS Suitability2+ years of applicable experience in cyber securityExperience with commercial cyber tools and technologiesExperience with standard security principles, policies, standards and industry best practicesExperience and knowledge of networking (TCP/IP, topology, sockets and security) and web technologies (Internet security)Experience or knowledge of intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS), log analysis, malware analysis, network traffic flow and packet analysisUnderstanding and ideally experience with Windows or Linux/Unix operating systemsPossesses or quickly develops an understanding of Government Information Security policies, regulations, and guidelinesDesired Skills:Experience with Security Event Incident Management (SEIM), Log Correlation and Network Behavior Anomaly detection systemsExperience and/or familiarity with development languages such as: Java, Swing, JUnit, Perl, Python, HTMLDemonstrated experience and/or familiarity with VMware and virtual machinesAbility to write custom tools and modify existing intrusion detection toolsExperience with Agile development methodologyExperience with automated testing toolsExperience with one or more of the following:Security COTS integrationSecurity Incident Event ManagementInsider Threat MonitoringOperating System HardeningVulnerability Assessment testingIdentification and Authentication schemesPublic Key Infrastructure and Identity ManagementCross Domain SolutionsComputer Network Exploitation (CNE)Computer Network Operations (CNO)Malware AnalysisReverse Software EngineeringSecurity engineeringRequired Education:Bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security, Information Security, Software Engineering or a related discipline is required. [Four (4) years of experience (for a total of six (6) or more years) may be substituted for a degree.]Desired Certifications:DoD 8570.1-M Compliance at IAT Level ISyndeo # - 3349Previously part of a leading Fortune 100 company and headquartered in Dulles, VA; Nightwing became independent in 2024 but continues to support the nation’s most mission impactful initiatives.When we formed Nightwing, we brought a deep set of credentials and an unfaltering commitment to the mission. For over four decades, our team has been providing some of the world’s most technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence support services to the U.S. government on its most important missions.At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we’ll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team.What We Offer: Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.Engineering/Other Technical Positions:Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics(STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of priorrelevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.The salary range for this role is 70,000 USD - 142,000 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. Privacy Policy and Terms:Click on this link (http://www.rtx.com/privacy/Job-Applicant-Privacy-Notice) to read the Policy and Terms Raytheon Technologies 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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