Technical Fellow Cybersecurity

Date Posted:

2025-09-04

Country:

United States of America

Location:

TX190: 2501 West University, McKinney 2501 West University , McKinney, TX, 75070 USA

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

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​

Security Clearance:

TS/SCI without Polygraph

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.

The following position is being posted as part of the Corporate & Enterprise Services Technical Fellows program.

RTX Fellows serve as the technical foundation of our company. Through leadership, innovation, organizational impact, and talent development – our fellows ensure the technical excellence, and competitive advantage of our world-class people, processes, and products.​

Role Overview

The following position is to join our Global Security Services (GSS) team:

RTX is seeking a Cybersecurity Technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Global Security Services (GSS), working across all RTX business and product areas. The candidate must exhibit an exceptional degree of ingenuity, creativity and resourcefulness; and will apply and develop highly advanced technologies, scientific principles, theories and concepts. They will be viewed within the company and the customer community as an expert in Cybersecurity.

The Cybersecurity SME will assume a key technical leadership and advisory role to the Government Security Compliance organization. They will have frequent interaction with program customers and will need to be cognizant of business execution as they craft Cybersecurity roadmaps that align with strategic direction and policy requirements.

Recognized in the industry for Technical Expertise in the following subjects:

• Cybersecurity – including knowledge of security standards, methods, and policies; risk and threat analysis; technical security safeguards; and operational security measures

What You Will Do:

Strategically lead and shape Cybersecurity within the Government Security Compliance team of RTX Global Security Services.

• Shape customer solicitations within the cybersecurity technology area

• Apply and develop highly advanced technologies, scientific principles, theories and concepts

• Exhibit fine-tuned communication and presentation skills to interface with senior level executives at RTX and with high level Government Customers

• Travel as needed to other business locations to provide necessary cyber security support.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Information Technology or a related field and at least 12 years’ related experience

• Successful issuance, transfer or maintenance of a current Top Secret Security Clearance

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

• Strong background and proven track record in Cybersecurity execution, managing customer requirements, and have served in key technical leadership positions

• Experience interfacing directly with customers and management teams including conducting briefings and technical meetings for management and customer representatives

• Comprehensive understanding of security architecture, security engineering solutions, deployments and accreditation

• Proven success as a Cybersecurity leader, developing complex systems solutions within a Cyber, Intelligence and Security environment

• Comprehensive understanding of Risk Management Framework and Program Protection policies, procedures, processes, and requirements including the use of Risk Management tools and techniques

• Excellent analytical, trouble-shooting and problem-solving skills

• Demonstrated experience working effectively in matrix environment including working collaboratively with multiple teams across agencies and physical locations

• Strong communication skills, written, oral and listening skills; strong business acumen and a keen business perspective; ability to think logically and strategically

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively and independently with individuals at various levels including the leadership team, and customers

• Solid understanding of Systems Engineering Industry Best Practices and other business processes

• Highly proficient in evaluating the security posture of Network and System environments, and providing corrective recommendations.

• Experience with commercial-off-the-shelf security technologies and trusted products.

• Experience using security-relevant tools and devices for security auditing, network security, host/server security, communication security, and policy management.

• Requires advanced industry recognized professional cybersecurity certifications

• Currently have a DoD 8570.01-M IASAE level III certified credentials (ISSAP, ISSEP, CCSP etc.)

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Advanced Degree(s) (M.S. and above) in Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Information Technology or a related field strongly preferred and at least 10 years’ related experience

Role Type: ability to work hybrid from one of these office locations: McKinney, TX; Tewksbury, MA; Arlington, VA; Tucson, AZ; and El Segundo, CA.

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.

The salary range for this role is 160,000 USD - 322,000 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 Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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