Principal Cyber Systems Engineer

Salary: $112,000 - 224,000 per year

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) is typically required
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued DoD Secret security clearance required before start date
• U.S. citizenship is mandatory for security clearance eligibility
• Proficiency in using and configuring Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating systems
• Experience in developing scripts in BASH, Python, or Powershell
• Familiarity with systems engineering encompassing System Requirements definition, System Test, and Analysis, as well as NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective interaction with coworkers, suppliers, stakeholders, and customers within a team setting
• Leadership experience, either as a team leader or manager
• Demonstrated ingenuity, creativity, and resourcefulness
• Knowledge of earned value management and cost account management
• Strong ability to write proposals and articulate security solutions in RFP responses
• Cyber certifications in alignment with DoDD 8570/DoDD 8140 such as CISSP, GSLC, CEH
• Capability to perform security testing and validation, including automated vulnerability scanning (Nessus, STIG, Evaluate STIG, RADIX)
• Experience leading scrum teams and utilizing Jira

Responsibilities:

• Direct the SSE team for the radar software maintenance contract
• Collaborate with customers to outline SSE requirements and solutions, assess costs, and evaluate system impacts and effectiveness
• Formulate plans and estimates, oversee task execution, manage project tracking, and establish risk identification and mitigation strategies
• Spearhead the creation of Risk Management Framework (RMF) documentation for Authority to Operate (ATO) accreditation
• Ensure adherence to National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) RMF security controls and National Security Agency (NSA) security mandates for radar
• Provide consultation and support for program management regarding SSE architecture and related issues
• Assist with the preparation of bids and proposals

Technologies:

• Bash
• Support
• Linux
• PowerShell
• Python
• Security
• Cisco
• Embedded
• Flow
• JIRA
• Windows

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At Raytheon, we are dedicated to defending freedoms and deterring aggression, leveraging over a century of expertise in engineering. We are seeking a Principal System Security Engineer (P4) to join our Systems Security Engineering (SSE) team in Fullerton, CA, where you will help develop security solutions that safeguard the Warfighter’s technological edge. This role offers the chance to tackle significant challenges in a collaborative environment. We offer a competitive salary range of $112,000 - $224,000, and our benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) matching, and more. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and adhere to strict standards of diversity and inclusion.

last updated 51 week of 2025