Cyber Security Engineer I

Textron Systems offers an onsite role in Hunt Valley, MD supporting cybersecurity engineering for technologies used to protect the warfighter. You will work in an engineering environment that uses process to guide day-to-day work, with opportunities to contribute to assessments and authorization efforts aligned to RMF. Flexible work schedules, education support, training for DoDD 8140.01 / DoD 8570.01-M certification, wellness benefits, and company-funded retirement contributions are included.

Compensation: USD 79,300 - 119,000 per year.

Responsibilities

• Provide cybersecurity engineering support across next-generation technologies and proven platforms that support and protect the warfighter
• Support the Cyber Security team in assessment and authorization activities for products in accordance with Risk Management Framework (RMF), working toward Interim Authorization To Test (IATT) or Authorization To Operate (ATO)
• Run and interpret results from vulnerability and compliance efforts using tools such as ACAS, Nessus, EvaluateSTIG, NMAP, and SCC, including in-depth analysis against STIGs and SRGs
• Develop remediation and mitigation plans and create implementation packages for those plans
• Occasionally travel to support cybersecurity activities (less than 10%)
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a cohesive team using established process to manage daily responsibilities

Requirements

• Must hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science/Cybersecurity/Information Assurance/Computer Engineering/Information Systems or a related field
• Basic understanding of technical writing
• Ability to obtain a U.S. government Secret security clearance
• Ability to obtain a DoDD 8140.01 / DoD 8570.01-M IAT II or higher certification (examples include Security+, SSCP, CySA+, CCNA Security, or GSEC) within the first six months following employment

Education, Tools, and Technologies

Work may involve Windows and Linux environments and align with security engineering processes using ACAS, Nessus, EvaluateSTIG, NMAP, SCC, STIGs, SRGs, and RMF, along with certification requirements under DoDD 8140.01 and DoD 8570.01-M.

Benefits

• Flexible Work Schedules
• Education Assistance
• Career Development & Training Opportunities, including support for DoDD 8140.01 / DoD 8570.01-M certification preparation labor, exam, and continuing education (CEU/CPE)
• Wellness Program including Fitness Reimbursement
• Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding
• Paid Parental Leave

AI Readiness

Textron Systems expects employees to use AI-enabled tools responsibly and effectively. Candidates should be comfortable learning and applying these tools, evaluating AI-generated output with sound judgment, and using AI in line with company policy and ethical standards. Prior experience with specific tools is not required; curiosity, adaptability, and good judgment are valued.