Systems Security Engineer

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Date Posted:

2023-09-08

Country:

United Kingdom

Location:

GBR13: Home - Harlow, Essex, Kao One, Kao Park, Harlow, CM17 9NA

Position Role Type:

Unspecified

Systems Security Engineer

Hybrid

Raytheon Technologies (RTX) through its Training Transformation Solutions (TTS) business, is playing a major role in revolutionising the Royal Navy’s training management culture, helping to make the UK Armed Forces more agile and adaptable than ever, and giving them the confidence to tackle future challenges. The RTX TTS business, will ensure the Royal Navy offers best-in-class training to servicemen and women by accelerating the use of new technology, processes and learning solutions, so that we align with the Royal Navy’s transformation agenda and help position it to thrive in the 21st century. To assist with this, we have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Systems Security Engineer to provide the functional security governance, management and support to the Delivery Team across our Selborne programme.

This is a key role in collaboratively working with the Engineering functional delivery teams in delivering optimal training solutions and services to the Customer, to schedule at the right cost, meeting quality, safety and security standards as necessary.

Job Summary:

The Systems Security Engineer is a role that requires strong systems engineering skills that will be used to develop innovative products and solutions to complex systems, including top level requirements development, requirements analysis and allocation, design, verification, integration, and production/field support. This role sits within our Training Transformation Services (TTS) Business area and reports to the TTS Delivery Lead.

We value diverse skills and experience, so don't hold back. Your qualifications and knowledge could add tremendous value to our team. Our customers come from all different backgrounds, and so do our employees. If you're passionate about what you could accomplish here, we'd love to hear from you.

Main Duties:

  • Supporting the development of a Security Risk Management Framework (RMF) following the STRIDE model;
  • Create suitable Secure by Design (SbD) planning and implementation policies and procedures to ensure all delivered systems are designed, implemented and operated using a SbD approach;
  • Developing top-level system security requirements, and flowing down requirements and implementation concepts (SbD);
  • Be part of the team who interacts with customers to define / refine requirements, solutions, trades, costs, implementation, system impacts, and effectiveness within an agreed schedule;
  • Support developing plans and estimates, task execution, project tracking, reporting, and risk identification and mitigation plans;
  • Identify / produce evidence to enable the successful assessment of systems in order to achieve the Authority to Operate (ATO) and allow for through life and end of life security management;
  • Involvement in security testing with a view to obtaining ATO;
  • Define, implement and or assess security solutions that meet the customer’s requirements and security posture;
  • Show an understanding of Attack Threat Modelling / Critical Program Information Assessments;
  • Understanding of Security Impact Assessment with reference to Change Management;
  • Understanding, and compliance with, MoD technology release and export licensing policies; and,
  • Supporting the development of bids and proposals.

Qualifications and Experience Required:

  • Typically a Bachelor of Science degree (BSc) in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 5 years of prior relevant experience. In absence of a degree, 7 years of relevant experience is required.
  • Evidence of experience in the fields of computer technology reverse engineering, or other systems security engineering fields;
  • Experience generating Security and/or Cyber Security requirements, design and architecture artifacts, plans, and policies;
  • Experience of Information Assurance;
  • Experience in Systems Engineering, including any of the following:
    • System Requirements definition and analysis;
      • System Test and Analysis;
    • Systems Engineering Studies; and
    • NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) or STRIDE.
  • Experience in systems security including but not limited to various computer hardware and software S/W operating system and application solutions in both a stand-alone and in LAN/WAN configurations and / or Security features and/or vulnerability analysis of various operating systems

Qualifications We Value:

  • Experience in design, development and implementation of secure systems;
  • Accreditation / system assessment acceptance following Information Assurance Standards (IAS 1 & 2) and / or SbD;
  • Understanding of obsolescence, patch & vulnerability management and change management with reference to Software, firmware, cryptography and hardware;
  • Experience in the implementation and business growth of secure systems throughout the entire life cycle of the system;
  • Experience in solutions meeting robust systems security requirements;
  • Broad understanding of technology;
  • Royal Navy Training experience;
  • Strategic planning and proposal writing skills;
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact positively with coworkers, suppliers, management, and customers in a team environment;
  • Experience contributing in a team environment for the purpose of developing creative solutions to technical problems;
  • A working knowledge of government IT Security environments and requirements including MoD Joint Service Publications, Defence Standards and Conditions; Government Standard 7 (GovS 007: Security), safety and Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) practices and policies;
  • Recognised professional security qualifications such as CISSP, ISSAP, CISM, BCS CITP;
  • Member of one or more professional bodies that are relevant to the role, such as, ISACA, ISC2, CIISec;
  • Grounding or qualification in systems architecture, such as MoDAF or Togaf; and,
  • Experience of Linux Bash scripting, Python scripting, PowerShell scripting and/or Ansible Playbooks.

About Raytheon UK

With facilities in Broughton, Waddington, Glenrothes, Harlow, Gloucester, Manchester and a presence across customer sites together with remote working practices. Raytheon UK is invested in the British workforce and the development of UK technology. Across the country Raytheon UK employs over 2,000 people and supports 8,000 jobs. As a prime contractor and major supplier to the UK Ministry of Defence, Raytheon continues to invest in research and development, supporting innovation and technological advances across its core mission areas Weapons & Sensors, and Cyber, Space & Training.

Raytheon UK is a landed company, part of the Raytheon Technologies organisation and sits within the Raytheon Intelligence & Space business.

Raytheon Career Development:

Raytheon has a wealth of resources available to help you develop your career from the moment you join.  Activities range from on-line learning modules, to external training and support for taking professional qualifications relevant to your role.

Standard Benefits:

  • 25 days holiday (increasing to 27 days) + statutory public holidays.
  • Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution).
  • 6 times salary ‘Life Assurance’.
  • Flexible Benefits scheme.
  • Enhanced family friendly policies.
  • 37hr standard working week, with an early finish on Fridays whilst operating a ‘Hybrid Working Model’*

* Our Hybrid Working Model supports flexible working arrangements on a formal or informal arrangement, considering both location and/or working hours, subject to business and customer needs.  Please highlight any flexible requirements to our Recruitment team to explore the opportunities.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:

At Raytheon UK, we’re committed to be building a workforce that represents the true diversity of Britain where all of our colleagues feel enabled to deliver the best work of their lives. We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer who selects the very best candidates for the job. We truly value the diversity of our workforce work hard to create an inclusive environment where our colleagues can bring the unique skills, experiences and ideas to the table to help us grow our business, create innovative solutions and develop our people.

Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) act as the eyes and ears into the community they represent and support us in building a truly inclusive business. Our ERGs are open to all colleagues, regardless of background, and include: Raytheon Women’s Network, RayPride, Young Employees Success Network, Raytheon Veterans Network, Raytheon Alliance for Diverse Abilities and RayBAME.

We’re also delighted to have been recognised as a Gold Award Employer as part of the HM’s Armed Forces Covenant and the Human Rights Campaign’s 2021 Corporate Equality Index as a ‘best place to work for LGBTQ Equality’.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other characteristic.

If you need us to make any adjustments to support you during our recruitment process, speak to our recruitment team who will be happy to help.

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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