Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

Raytheon is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to support onsite work in Tewksbury, MA. In this role, you will help define cybersecurity requirements and architect secure solutions for complex DoD systems, while supporting compliance deliverables tied to RMF/ATO activities and Agile execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Define system level cybersecurity requirements and architect secure solutions across complex DoD environments.
• Analyze security data, test results, and assessment findings to identify risk and drive remediation.
• Prepare, maintain, and improve RMF/ATO documentation and other cybersecurity compliance artifacts.
• Create cybersecurity architecture artifacts, strategies, implementation plans, and security policies.
• Lead or guide vulnerability assessments, A&A activities, and remediation validation.
• Partner with engineering and program teams to evaluate design alternatives and ensure secure system integration.
• Conduct internal cybersecurity audits to verify control implementation and compliance.
• Guide development and testing of security controls across networks, databases, operating systems, applications, and hardware/software components.
• Champion Agile principles while serving as the team’s Scrum Master, facilitating ceremonies, removing impediments, and supporting predictable iterative delivery.
• Maintain team-level Agile metrics, support backlog refinement, and coordinate with the Product Owner to ensure security work is defined and aligned with CDRL and program priorities, including sprint-based delivery of cybersecurity documentation, technical evidence, vulnerability responses, and security artifacts.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, plus 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, compliance requirements, and the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) as defined in NIST SP 800-37.
• Active and transferable U.S. government security clearance on day one; U.S. Citizenship required.
• Experience applying security controls, hardening standards, and vulnerability mitigation across operating systems using NSA (FIPS), NIST (SP 800), DISA STIGs, and USCYBERCOM guidance.
• Hands-on experience with network and system security administration, including secure configuration and account management for Windows, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and common network platforms such as Cisco.
• Familiarity with vulnerability scanning tools such as Nessus, OpenVAS, and SCC, including the ability to interpret results and apply remediation actions.
• Proficiency working with cybersecurity documentation, configuration files, and scripting or automation to support evidence collection.
• Experience serving as a Scrum Master or Agile facilitator, including leading ceremonies, maintaining team-level metrics, removing impediments, and supporting iterative delivery.
• Hands-on experience as a Scrum Practitioner contributing by writing and refining user stories, estimating security-related tasks, and delivering high-quality cybersecurity documentation and artifacts each sprint.
• Ability to collaborate closely with Product Owners, engineering teams, and stakeholders to maintain backlog clarity, prioritize work, and integrate security tasks into Agile planning cycles.

Technologies & Frameworks

• DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST SP 800-37
• NSA (FIPS), NIST (SP 800)
• DISA STIGs, USCYBERCOM
• Windows, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Cisco
• Nessus, OpenVAS, SCC
• RMF/ATO, Agile, Scrum

Benefits

• 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, holidays

Security Clearance Requirements

• Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance required prior to start date.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• DoD Clearance: Secret
• Security Clearance Status: Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with DoDI 8510.01 and its role in directing RMF and ATO activities within DoD environments.
• Experience supporting U.S. Government contracts in roles such as Information Assurance Engineer, ISSO, or cybersecurity SME.
• Security related network or operating system certifications or training (e.g., Cisco, Microsoft, Red Hat).
• DoDI 8570.01 IAT/IAM/IASAE Level III compliant certification preferred; candidates not yet certified may be expected to obtain a qualifying credential within 12 months of hire.
• Experience serving as a Scrum Master or Agile facilitator, including leading ceremonies, maintaining team level metrics, and driving continuous improvement.
• Experience as a Scrum Practitioner contributing to backlog refinement, user story development, task decomposition, and delivery of high-quality cyber documentation or security artifacts.
• Ability to work independently as a self-starter with minimal supervision while coordinating effectively across cross-functional teams.

Compensation: USD 86,800 - 165,200 per year. Location: Tewksbury, MA, United States of America (onsite).