Principal Security Specialist - El Segundo, CA

Date Posted:
2025-10-13
Country:
United States of America
Location:
CA225: 2012 E El Segundo Blvd BldgE07 2012 East El Segundo Boulevard Building E07, El Segundo, CA, 90245 USA
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Security Clearance:
DoD Clearance: Top Secret

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. You must have strong project and task management skills, strong interpersonal skills, and excellent customer service skills and have the ability to work effectively in a team environment with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

You will be a representative for physical and technical security. Position requires engaging with multiple project leads including IT, facilities, and program management for proper implementation of physical and technical security requirements. You will engage and manage vendors for accuracy of performance/compliance with applicable government standards. You will be a subject matter expert of all applicable government standards and enforcing compliance. You also must be able to perform after-hour duties related to emergency response situations as well as perform company travel as needed to other sites.

What You Will Do

• Configure, test, and troubleshoot Access Control and Intrusion Detection Systems (ACS/IDS) for multiple facilities and classified program development. Provide administrative security support which includes managing all access control systems, fire, CCTV, intercom, and other related electronic security and communication systems/networks.
• Support all government annual inspections for classified programs, proactively identifying and resolving ongoing issues in advance of inspections.
• Willing to learn locksmithing responsibilities such as installing high security devices, combination changes, rekeying, master key system and proper hardware installation applications, as the selected candidate will assist the Lock & Key department with managing customer requests.
• Assist management with purchase orders, administrative support, and generating team incident management reports.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a university degree in Business Management, Security and/or Risk Management, Government Policy, Information Management, Criminal Justice, or other related field of study and 5 years prior relevant experience
• Experience withcomputer software such as Microsoft Office Programs, Adobe PDF, SQL and related Company software.
• Experiece with enterprise network, TCP/IP and RF communications.
• Minimum 2 + years' experience in Database administration and Security Alarm System testing.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Active Secret, Top Secret and Special Access Clearances preferred.
• General Knowledge of Aerospace security functions.
• Basic knowledge of fire alarm system configuration.
• Basic knowledge of UL 2050.
• Basic knowledge of RF communications.
• ICD705 SCIF Construction Certification.
• Physical Security Professional (PSP) certification.
• A+ Certification, knowledge of various O/S and software installation and configuration.
• 2+ years of database management experience is highly desired.
• Experience in Alarm System configuration demonstrated knowledge in setting up and administering network domain.

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• This position is not eligible for Relocation assistance

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• 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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 90,000 USD - 182,000 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 Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

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