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# Systems Security Engineer II (P2) (Onsite)

- **Company:** RTX
- **Location:** Portsmouth, RI, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $68,900.0 - $131,100.0
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Bash Shell, Cyber Security, Linux, Regression Testing, Reverse Engineering, Network Routers, Scripting, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Nessus, Network Server
- **Published:** August 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/6A3960B186EC4A5B9AB3B32D1E8F3AD2/job/

## About the Role

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date., Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date, * Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 2 years of prior relevant experience

 * 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
 * Experience in System Security Engineering, computer technology reverse engineering, cybersecurity or embedded security

Qualifications We Prefer

 * Experience in the SSE implementation throughout the entire life cycle
 * Experience with Linux Bash and Python scripting
 * Experience contributing to a team environment for the purpose of developing creative solutions to technical problems
 * Cyber Certifications in accordance with DoDD 8570/DoDD 8140 such as CISSP, GSLC, CEH
 * Experience supporting the development of Risk Management Framework (RMF) documents and controls validation testing for Authority to Operate (ATO) accreditations
 * Candidate must exhibit an exceptional degree of ingenuity, creativity and resourcefulness
 * Excellent communication, technical writing, oral presentation and interpersonal skills

## Description

* Create patch artifacts such as patch media and information assurance posture reports; run regression tests on the system
 * Validate secure configuration of routers, switches, firewalls, servers, operating systems, applications, and other assets, using DoD approved scanning and assessment tools such as Nessus, STIG, Evaluate STIG, and/or RADIX
 * Create and maintain Linux Bash and Python scripts


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