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Nightwing is looking for an experienced and technically proficient Cybersecurity Incident Responder who can support our customer in the detection, response, mitigation, investigation, and reporting of cyber threats affecting the client networks. This large mission critical development and sustainment program designs, builds, delivers, and operates a network operations environment introducing new cyber capabilities to address emerging threats.

This position requires shift work including nights/weekends onsite

Responsibilities include:

- Responsible for leading cyber incident response actions in a 24 x 7 shift environment and reporting incidents to stakeholders and leadership through the CIRT ticketing system and other communication channels.

- Providing expert level technical direction to the shift team performing detection, response, mitigation, and reporting of cyber threats affecting customer on-prem systems, networks and cloud environments

- Producing reports and briefs to provide an accurate depiction of the current threat landscape and associated risk based on customer, community, and open-source reporting

- Analyzing and reporting cyber threats as well as assist in deterring, identifying, monitoring, investigating, and analyzing computer network intrusions

- Developing and implementing training standards and procedures, to include Work Instructions, Joint Qualification Requirements, and Standard Operating Procedures

- Oversee the training of newly assigned analysts

Required Skills:

- Must be a US Citizen

- Must have an active Top Secret clearance with an ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance

- Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability

- Exceptional oral and written communication

- 6+ years of directly relevant experience

- 5+ years leading incident response teams in a SOC or CSOC/CIRT environments

- Must pass internal qualification requirements within specified time constraints

- Hands-on experience in a SOC/CIRT performing the detection, response, mitigation, and reporting of cyber threats affecting client networks and one or more of the following:

- Experience in computer intrusion analysis and incident response

- Knowledge and understanding of network protocols, network devices, multiple operating systems, and secure architectures

- Strong experience with Cyber Security Incident Response training and mentoring

- Current experience with network intrusion detection and response operations (Protect, Defend, Respond and Sustain methodology)

- Current experience with cyber threats and the associated tactics, techniques, and procedures used to infiltrate computer networks

Desired Skills:

- Experience with cloud-based cyber detection and incident response

- Experience in computer evidence seizure, intrusion detection, computer/network forensic analysis, or data recovery

- Prior experience with SIEM Technologies (Splunk)

- Scripting experience (Linux/Windows command line, Python, Perl, etc.)

- Prior experience with data visualization products.

Required Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Cyber Engineering or a related discipline is required.

[Eight (8) years of experience (for a total of fourteen (14) or more years) may be substituted for a degree.] 

Required Certifications (at least 2):

DoDI 8570.01-M IAT Level II Technical Certification (Security+ CE, CCNA + Security, SSCP, CISSP) or equivalent AND an Incident Response Certification (CEH, ECIH, CYSA+, GCIH, GCIA, GNFA, or comparable certification)

Syndeo: 3311

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.   

To realize our full potential, RTX is committed to creating a company where all employees are respected, valued and supported in the pursuit of their goals. We know companies that embrace diversity in all its forms not only deliver stronger business results, but also become a force for good, fueling stronger business performance and greater opportunity for employees, partners, investors and communities to succeed. 

The following position is to join our RTX Corporate, Enterprise Services, Research Center or BBN team:

What We Offer: Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

Understands basic management approaches such as work scheduling,prioritizing, coaching and process execution.

Typically requires specialized knowledge of technical or operational practices.

Typically requires:A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience

Engineering/Other Technical Positions: Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.

The salary range for this role is 77,000 USD - 163,000 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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