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# Systems Security Engineer II (P2) (Onsite)

- **Company:** RTX
- **Location:** Tewksbury, MA, 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 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://globalhr.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/REC_RTX_Ext_Gateway/job/US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB1--50-Apple-Hill-Dr--ASSABET-BLDG/Systems-Security-Engineer-II--P2---Onsite-_01866292

## About the Role

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance, 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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