Principal Specialist, Cyber Defense (Onsite - Farmington, CT)

Date Posted:

2024-11-13

Country:

United States of America

Location:

UT10: 10 Farm Springs 10 Farm Springs Road, Farmington, CT, 06032 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.   

To realize our full potential, RTX is committed to creating a company where all employees are respected, valued and supported in the pursuit of their goals. We know companies that embrace diversity in all its forms not only deliver stronger business results, but also become a force for good, fueling stronger business performance and greater opportunity for employees, partners, investors and communities to succeed. 

The following position is to join our RTX Enterprise Cybersecurity Services team:

Role Overview: 

RTX Cyber Defense is seeking a dynamic individual to join our Cyber Threat Intelligence team as the Cyber Defense Lead. The successful candidate will need to be able to work in a fast-paced environment assisting customers in Farmington, CT.

What You Will Do: 

• Fully support all cyber operations related to customers in Farmington, CT.
• Serve as liaison between Cyber Threat Intelligence services and customers.
• Interact with stakeholders on daily basis in-person.
• Use premium Threat Intelligence tooling to conduct investigations, focused on social media, underground forums, and Dark Web.
• Fully understand intelligence lifecycle and provide Cyber Threat Intelligence products leveraging all aspects of the lifecycle.
• Respond to urgent Requests for Information involving both the physical and cyber domains.
• Meet Service Level Agreements (SLAs) determined by customers.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience. 
• 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.
• 3+ years cyber and investigations experience, with a strong focus on Open Source Intelligence.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Law enforcement, military, or intelligence agency background preferred.
• Certifications desired but not required: CISSP, CISM, CEH, Security+, CCNA or greater, SANS certifications. 
• Analytical background and have the ability to present findings concisely.
• Ability to use critical thinking skills in identifying solutions to complex problems.
• Experience delivering polished written and oral briefings on complex cyber topics with little-to-no notice.
• Ability to work independently, as well as work collaboratively with teams, some of which may be geographically distributed. 
• Ability to work under tight deadlines.

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.

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Work Location: Onsite - Farmington, CT

Please consider the following role type definition 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
 

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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