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October 15, 2026
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Cyber Security Engineer I

Cockeysville, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
Textron Systems’ Electronic Systems division is hiring a Cyber Security Engineer I to support cybersecurity engineering for technologies and platforms that protect warfighters. The role contributes to Risk Management Framework assessment and authorization, vulnerability analysis, and remediation planning.
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Responsibilities

  • 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

Qualification

Required

  • 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

  • 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

Benefits

  • Flexible Work Schedules
  • Education Assistance
  • Career Development & Training Opportunities, including DoDD 8140.01 / DoD 8570.01-M certification preparation labor, exam and Continuing Education Unit (CEU)/Continuing Professional Education (CPE) support
  • Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)
  • Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding
  • Paid Parental Leave
Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to
Glassdoor
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Founded in 1923
Providence, Rhode Island, USA
10001+ employees
http://textron.com
Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to
Glassdoor
3.8
Founded in 1923
Providence, Rhode Island, USA
10001+ employees
http://textron.com