Corporate Cyber Defense Analyst (Remote)

Date Posted:

2025-04-02

Country:

United States of America

Location:

RMA99: RTN Remote, Massachusetts

Position Role Type:

Remote

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.

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

Summary of Role

The RTX Enterprise Cybersecurity team is seeking a self-motivated, experienced cybersecurity professional to join as a Cyber Defense Analyst (CDA) in support of the RTX Corporate Business. This highly visible role is crucial to the overall success of the RTX Enterprise and business cybersecurity program.

The CDA will collaborate closely with the Cyber Defense Leader (CDL) and the Business Unit (BU) Functions & Compliance Leaders (CCLs) to ensure the standard delivery, execution, and integration of cyber defense capabilities within their assigned BUs.

The ideal candidate will work to understand the unique cyber defense needs and environments of their BU/Function/Region, enhancing the delivery of cyber defense capabilities. They will be responsible for implementing these services to mitigate cyber and compliance risks through effective processes, tools, and organizational relationships.

What You Will Do

• Represent RTX Enterprise Cyber Defense functional services to ensure alignment and consumption of resources, priorities, and support across Corporate business unit (BU) and sub-functions. Additionally, advocate for BU/function/region business cyber defense needs to drive appropriate prioritization within RTX Enterprise Cybersecurity.
• Maintain situational awareness of cyber events and incidents impacting Corporate BU, represent the business area during crisis management engagements, and coordinate response activities in collaboration with RTX CIRT within the business area.
• Translate knowledge of the supported business area and its critical programs into specific threat intelligence requirements that can initiate awareness campaigns or drive significant actions within the business area.
• Provide input into Sub-BU threat detection content and collaborate on threat hunt or red team engagements when impacting their business area.
• Collaborate with Cyber Compliance Leaders (CCL) and system/application owners to drive the remediation of identified vulnerabilities within their business area.
• Regularly provide cyber defense updates and reports to demonstrate progress towards assigned tasks, expected outcomes, and identify the need to address any challenges.
• Assist the CDL and CCLs by providing strategic and tactical guidance to ensure the effective delivery of the full portfolio of Cyber Defense capabilities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve crisis management events and implement risk mitigation activities.
• Support process improvement initiatives to enhance integration between RTX businesses, Cyber Defense, and CISO teams.
• Travel up to 15%

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 8 years of experience, or an Advanced Degree and a minimum of 5 years of experience.
• 5+ years in information security practices/frameworks including identifying risks, emerging cyber security threats and tactics, and risk mitigation processes.
• 5+ years with infrastructure components, cloud environments (AWS and Azure) and operational technology (OT)
• 5+ years in at least one cybersecurity discipline such as vulnerability management, incident response, endpoint protection, threat intelligence and application security.
• 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.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Ability to adapt to change and apply emotional intelligence to remain calm under pressure.
• Capable of being able to manage oneself and effectively in a collaborative team.
• Proven experience with cybersecurity tools related to vulnerability management, SIEM, EDR, DLP, etc.
• Certified security expert, such as CISSP, GCIH, CISA, GEVA, or similar certifications.
• Proven communication experience at the Senior/Executive level.
• Demonstrated knowledge of cybersecurity processes and operations.

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

Remote: This position is currently designated as remote. However, the successful candidate will be required to work from one of the 50 U.S. states (excluding U.S. Territories). 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 101,000 USD - 203,000 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 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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