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# Cyber Security Engineer I

- **Company:** Textron Inc.
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Data Analysis, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Linux, Nmap, Security Software, Scripting, Information Technology, Nessus, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** October 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://textron.taleo.net/careersection/textron/jobdetail.ftl?job=345657

## About the Role

Must have a bachelor's or master's degree in computer science/Cybersecurity/Information Assurance/Computer Engineering/Information Systems, 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 (e.g., Security+, SSCP, CySA+, CCNA Security, GSEC) in the first six months following employment

Preferred Qualifications

 - Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts.

 - Ability to operate a computer.

 - Willingness to learn scripting for Windows/Linux

 - Willingness to learn cybersecurity tools/methods/processes, on the job.

## Description

We believe people should love what they do - in this role, you will be responsible for:

 - Providing cybersecurity engineering support on both next generation technologies and proven platforms that support and protect our warfighter
 - Contributing to the efforts of the Cyber Security team to support the assessment and authorization of products in accordance with Risk Management Framework (RMF) to achieve an Interim Authorization To Test (IATT) or Authorization To Operate (ATO)
 - Utilizing vulnerability scan, port scan, and compliance checker tools (e.g. ACAS, Nessus, EvaluateSTIG, NMAP, and SCC), and
conducting in-depth analysis of the results against Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Security Requirement Guides (SRGs)

 - Developing remediation and mitigation plans, and creating packages for the implementation of those plans
 - Willing and able to occasional travel to other locations in support of cybersecurity activities (less than 10%)
 - Working both individually and cohesively on a team with exciting technologies and products in an engineering environment, using process to govern the day to day