2025 Cyber Security Engineer I - Goose Creek, SC

Who We Are

Textron Systems serves defense and commercial customers with the combined expertise of its family of brands: Textron Systems, Howe & Howe, Lycoming and ATAC.

The segment offers specialized products and services that fall into several capability areas: Air; Land; Sea; Propulsion; Weapon Systems; Electronic Systems; and Test, Training & Simulation.

We tap into these capabilities to deliver exceptional solutions, including product development and manufacturing, training, operations and support All efforts are backed by the strength of our parent company — Textron Inc — which includes prominent brands such as Bell, Cessna and Beechcraft.

Drawing from our diverse teams of experts and harnessing the unlimited power of teamwork, we put tomorrow’s technology in the world’s hands today.

Start your career in a big way by joining Textron Systems. We are here to provide necessary and life-changing services and products to our customers. We are right where the real work happens. By joining our team, you will gain exciting and versatile experiences from day one to fuel your growth. Talent development is a big part of who we are. Don't just start your career - go big.

Visit TextronSystems.com to read more about who we are and the products we make! 

Responsibilities:

• 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

Qualifications

• 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.

How We Care

At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful.  We promote an inclusive environment where we value individuality, differences and unique perspectives.

Our company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals, so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace. Below are just a few examples!

• Flexible Work Schedules: Enjoy compressed work week schedule that varies by allowing for additional days off such as 9/80 and 4/10s, leading to additional Fridays off work!
• Paid Time Off: Enjoy over 6 weeks of total paid time off (PTO) that consist of 120 hours of vacation, 56 hours of illness/personal time and 80 hours of holiday.
• Tuition Reimbursement: We believe in investing in the progress and growth of our employee’s. Receive up to $10,000 for relevant graduate degrees per calendar year.
• Dress for Your Day: No day is the same, so we don’t think you should dress like it. Dress smart for an important meeting, wear jeans for a casual day at the office or on the shop floor.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Choose plans that fit your lifestyle- 3 medical plans, prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, additional life insurance coverage. Company paid benefits include basic life insurance, short- and long-term disability and employee assistance program. Comprehensive wellness incentive plan and annual fitness reimbursement program. 
• Future Savings: Receive a company contribution to your 401k up to 9% of your salary! The earlier you start your career with us, the more you save.
• Employee Discounts: We provide a one-stop-shop for access to exclusive offers and deep discounts from over 30,000 merchants and millions of products such as Bose, Apple, FitBit, HP, At&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, travel discounts and more!
• Many More Benefits: Textron Systems offers additional benefits such as service awards, cell phone retail discounts, travel and gym membership discounts, emergency travel assistance, home and auto discounts, adoption assistance and more!

Templates for your Application

We aim to make sure all candidates are considered on an equal basis.  To ensure your application accurately represents your skills and background, we encourage you to view a sample template resume and application tips located here.

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