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At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. 

The Cybersecurity Strategic Architect is a front-line manager responsible for a layered team of Cybersecurity Tactical Architects that partner with Digital Technology and Engineering to align capabilities and segment architectures across hundreds of information systems. Each day you will directly contribute business and mission success by providing strategic guidance to Information System Security Managers, Mission Area Leads, Cybersecurity Officers, and System Integrators to drive technical standards, establish baselines, reduce technical debt and enhance Raytheon’s engineering and scientific capabilities. Our cybersecurity architects must be innovative, humble, problem solvers who can think “inside” of the box by carefully balancing innovation, sustainability, security. This will require methodical judgment and effective oral/written communication.

This job will be on-site in either McKinney, TX, or Huntsville, AL.

Responsibilities to Anticipate

• Conducts briefings, presentations for multiple levels of the business

• Provides and maintains Subject Matter Expertise (SME) on designated tools supporting the RMD standard solution/tools portfolio

• Provide strategic direction with ability to drive technological innovation

• Manages a team of Tactical Cyber Architects dispersed across several RMD locations

• Collaborates with other architecture teams to design and develop secure compliant technical solutions for deployment

• Conducts technical solution evaluation for new technology; conducts gap analysis and risk evaluations of new capabilities

• Provides expert technical advisement and support of Customer discussions, negotiations, approval requests and other tasks as needed

• Ensure efficiencies, cost offsets and savings are captured by the Architecture team to enable competitive advantage

• Provides oversight and leadership of Cybersecurity projects and initiatives inclusive of cost-benefit and risk management analysis

• Supports enterprise and business initiatives to drive technological evolution of supported programs

• Supports the Organization’s vision, strategy and goals

• Business travel as needed up to 20

IMPORTANT NOTE:  Within six months of hire date, you must obtain and maintain a Security professional certification commensurate with a DoD 8570.01-M IAM level III certified credentials (CISSP, CISM, GSLC or CCISO), if you do not already have this certification.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Management, Management Information Technology, Criminal Justice, Business, STEM, or other degrees will be considered

• Eight (8) years of directly related Cyber/Systems Security or Network Architecture / Technology experience.

• An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for two additional years of experience as follows.

• Experience understanding and implementing compliance regulations such as NISPOM, DAAPM, JAFAN, ICD, FAA, HIPAA, and/or other government regulations/requirements

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

Qualifications We Value

• Experience with change management or architectural governance

• Experience as a team leader, program manager, or product manager

• Familiarity with RMD locations and Information System practices and landscape

• Experience with resource management, professional development, and mentoring personnel

• Ability to tailor technical discussion to various audiences, create security whitepapers and concept of operations

• Experience with information security COTS applications (i.e. endpoint security, security information and event management, vulnerability management, encryption, antivirus)

• Experience with project management and collaboration tools (i.e. SharePoint, MS Project)

• Understanding of enterprise architectural framework methodologies (i.e. TOGAF, DoDAF)

• Familiarity with containerization and related technologies (i. e. Kubernetes, Rancher, Docker)

• Experience with virtualization (i.e. ESXi, Nutanix)

• Familiarity with cloud architecture, service categories and deployment models

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

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RTX solves some of the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense. That requires expansive thinking and bold innovation – and that, in turn, requires a culture that is diverse, equitable and inclusive.

We embrace individuality and diversity of thought to fuel opportunity for our employees, our customers, and our communities. We work toward progress, knowing that a more inclusive world is critical to our mission. Not just in this moment, but always.

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

• Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

The salary range for this role is 96,000 USD - 200,000 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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