Raytheon · 11 hours ago
Principal Cyber Defense Analyst
Garland, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$87K/yr - $165K/yr
5+ years expRaytheon is a leading defense contractor dedicated to helping our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. They are seeking a Principal Cyber Defense Analyst to enhance cybersecurity operations and develop advanced security tools and policies. This role involves managing network security, conducting vulnerability assessments, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve complex technical challenges.
Intellectual PropertyInternetWeb Hosting
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and optimize advanced security tools, systems, and policies to enhance network monitoring, data segmentation, access control, encryption, and secure data transfer, leveraging innovative technologies and best practices
Perform and sustain cybersecurity operations, focusing on managing, optimizing, and securing networks and enclaves through advanced security mechanisms and toolsets
Conduct vulnerability assessments and root cause analyses to identify security gaps, implement remediation strategies, and continuously enhance security tools, configurations, and documentation
Evaluate and refine system security configurations to align with and exceed modern IT security standards, including the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and NIST 800-53 security controls
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions to complex technical challenges
Establish functional and technical specifications, define input/output parameters, and ensure comprehensive integration of systems or subsystems
Diagnose and resolve hardware and software issues, leveraging advanced tools and methodologies to ensure system reliability
Identify and implement opportunities within existing technologies to enhance efficiency, scalability, and performance
Assist in the assessment, maintenance, and reporting of system security configurations, ensuring alignment with security standards and best practices
Obtain Department of Defense Directive (DoD) 8140 Level II Certification within 6 months of the start date (required)
Travel up to 5% to support project requirements or collaboration with teams
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a bachelor's degree in a related field and 5 years of relevant experience, or a master's degree and 3 years of relevant experience
Must be able to obtain a maintain a U.S. government-issued secret security clearance
Must be able to obtain an Interim clearance before we set a start date
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Experience in automation and scripting for system deployment (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Bash)
Experience with system hardening techniques and best practices to enhance security
Experience with Windows or Red Hat client server environments, including server replication methods and configuration
Experience with application installation, configuration, and deployment in multi-server environments
Obtain Department of Defense Directive (DoD) 8140 Level II Certification within 6 months of the start date (required)
Preferred
Experience with Group Policy, cybersecurity best practices, and networking concepts
VMware products (e.g., VDI Horizon, ESXi) and Windows hardening techniques
Experience with DevOps tools (e.g., Git, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform) and scripting languages (e.g., Bash, PowerShell, Python)
Familiarity with cloud computing architectures and security
Benefits
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
Holidays
Company
Raytheon
Raytheon, an RTX business, creates next-generation defense solutions that are smarter, faster and better than previously thought possible.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$16MKey Investors
United States Air Force
2012-01-17Series Unknown· $5.5M
2009-10-26Acquired
2009-10-01Series Unknown· $10.5M
Leadership Team
Arunava Chatterjee
Executive Director of Ghost Black Operations & CEO & CTO
Kieran Nolan
Chief Enterprise Architect / IT CTO
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