Date Posted:
2025-12-01Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
HMD31: Annapolis, MD 2551 Riva Road , Annapolis, MD, 21401-7435 USAPosition Role Type:
OnsiteU.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.Security Clearance:
None/Not RequiredAre you motivated to work on a team that supports the backbone of optimizing aircraft operational efficiency? Our strategic unit with Collins, Connected Aviation Solutions (CAS), provides advanced information management systems, products and services that enable the connected aviation ecosystem by bringing together Collins’ unique breadth of aviation products with our smart digital solutions to help us enhance every aspect of the end-to-end travel experience. The Network and Connectivity Engineering (NCE) Team within CAS Engineering has the responsibility Air Traffic Control and Airline operational data on a secure, high-availability communication system between aircraft and their airline hosts systems and Civil Aviation Authorities. This worldwide communication system consists of diverse technologies including RF, private WAN networking, Network Management, Data Analytics, Embedded Communication Protocols, Mobility management algorithms, and High Availability/Disaster Recovery solutions. Over the next 5 years the NCE team, working in a hybrid, highly collaborative environment that fosters employee engagement and teamwork, will be engineering the modernization and overhaul of the world’s largest Air-to-Ground airline operation and air traffic communication system.
As a Cyber-Security Systems Engineer you will be responsible to support teams and programs for systems engineering design, analysis, planning, implementation, troubleshooting and enhancements with respect to the GLOBALink system. Responsibilities will include the following:
This is an onsite position based in Annapolis, Maryland.
What YOU will do:
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You will serve as a technical member on projects that contain moderate to highly complex environments, utilizing high availability concepts.
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You will develop and implement project plans within budgetary, schedule and resource constraints.
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You will collaborate with other members of the Engineering team in the development of technical design solutions.
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You will capture, analyze, decompose and create requirements for infrastructure security systems, products and subsystems of moderate complexity.
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You will use an interdisciplinary approach, focusing on customer needs and business requirements, to design, develop, document, test and maintain network security systems ranging from the straightforward to moderately complex.
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You will author, review and maintain documentation during all phases of the system design life cycle as appropriate and specified within documented process and procedure (Project Plans, Estimates, Requirements Documentation, Operational Scenarios, Design Documentation and Drawings, Sys Acceptance Test Plans, etc…).
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You will conduct threat and vulnerability analysis, risk mitigation, information assurance, penetration testing.
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You will apply Security/Cybersecurity methodologies to network and systems design to provide secure services that support business requirements and ensure information security.
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You will configure and install various network security devices and services (e.g., stateful firewalls, web application firewalls (WAFs), SIEM, AA, IDS/IPS, DDoS, Anti-Malware/Anti-Virus Protection).
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You will provide post-fielding support, resolving operational issues involving L2 and L3, in a multi-routing network infrastructure
What YOU will learn:
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YOU will learn to deliver new complex software features to customers in alignment with product road maps.
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YOU will grow your professional skills by being trained on ACARS and ATN in which Air Traffic Control (ATC) and Aeronautical Operational Control (AOC) messages
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YOU will learn how to deliver in partnership with the whole team in a Scaled Agile environment.
Education & Experience YOU must have:
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Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
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U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Qualifications YOU must have:
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Demonstrated understanding of project life cycle support, including requirements development, analysis, design, test, implementation and post fielding support.
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Demonstrated Cisco experience along with related experience in Infrastructure/Networked environments with hardware (routers, switches, firewalls, WAFs, etc), designing, planning and implementing network security infrastructure for LAN-WANs using the industry standard technologies.
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Demonstrated understanding of IP Networks, and network management concepts.
Skills WE prefer:
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Strong understanding Cybersecurity assessments, mitigating controls, and vulnerability management to focus on IT/OT to drive the execution of project-based design/build efforts
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Perform cybersecurity driven vulnerability management and system hardening
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Perform system hardening per NIST, DFARS, or NAS based assessment and control requirements
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Knowledge of Enrollment over Secure Transport (EST) and IPSec IKE
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Engagement in cybersecurity and engineering practices, solutions, and analysis
What We Offer:
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Flexible work weeks: 9/80A, 5/40; Flexible work Hours: Core hours, Modified time
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Medical, dental, and vision insurance
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Three weeks of PTO for newly hired employees
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Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
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Tuition reimbursement program
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Student Loan Repayment Program
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Life insurance and disability coverage
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Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
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Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
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Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
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Adoption Assistance
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Autism Benefit
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Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
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Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
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Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
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Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
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Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
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And more!
Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to 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.
Avionics delivers advanced cockpit displays, vision systems, and comprehensive digital solutions for global government, commercial and business aviation customers. We provide connectivity and managed data services to ensure safety and seamless communication for passengers, crews, and militaries, from aircraft and airports to air traffic management. Join us in creating solutions that connect the world, one flight at a time. Start your application today.
As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.
The salary range for this role is 90,000 USD - 182,000 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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