Cybersecurity and Risk Management Lead

Date Posted:
2026-05-07
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-MA-ANDOVER-AN0 ~ 366 Lowell St ~ BLDG AN0
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Security Clearance Type:
Secret - Current
Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

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 Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SE&TC) Discipline organization is the central focus for Mission Systems Integration activities within Raytheon, responsible for defining customer needs, functional and product architecture, requirements definition and decomposition, Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), system performance, System Security Engineering (SSE), integration and system level testing, identifying and resolving hardware, software, and networking issues, and developing automated or operator-driven tests in support of system-level integration, verification and validation.

Within SE&TC, Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) is responsible for ensuring our products are Safe, Reliable, Maintainable and delivered on time. Life Cycle Engineering consists of multiple disciplines that support engineering, our program offices and our customers. Our Life Cycle Engineering disciplines participate in the total life cycle of our products from conception to deactivation. Our focus area is product support, including the following disciplines: Logistics, Technical Manuals, Training, Reliability, and Supportability.

The Technical Services Group (TSG) provides total life cycle management for information systems and business applications supporting RTX programs and products all around the world. We specialize in the development, security, and operation (DevSecOps) of advanced, global mission support systems that provide operational and logistics support to internal RTX programs and product teams as well as to our domestic and international business partners. We are a team of highly-skilled, multi-discipline IT professionals that manage the entire lifecycle of the IT products and services we develop, deploy, and maintain.

This role can be based out of Andover, MA

As a Cybersecurity & Risk Management Lead, you will be joining a highly collaborative team of multi-discipline IT professionals responsible for the development, security, and operation (DevSecOps) of advanced IT products and services supporting RTX programs and products. In this role you will be responsible for the governance, risk and compliance (GRC) of the IT products and services we deliver to our internal and external customers.

What You Will Do:

• Serve as the primary point of accountability for cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance for TSG-supported programs, product teams, and organizations.
• Provide an integrated view of risk across functional disciplines within TSG-supported programs and product teams to guide informed decision-making.
• Partner with program leadership to embed cybersecurity into long-term strategic planning, major initiatives, and align security requirements with business objectives.
• Oversee cybersecurity compliance management and monitoring activities for TSG-managed information systems in accordance with appropriate compliance requirements.
• Lead governance activities including risk reviews, compliance readiness discussions, and program touchpoints; ensuring follow-through on mitigation actions and risk decisions.
• Support audit and regulatory readiness by identifying control gaps, coordinating remediation, and ensuring required documentation is complete and accurate.
• Guide the development and sustainment of TSG security tooling to detect, prevent, and remediate security issues in TSG-managed IT products & services.
• Champion the adoption and implementation of proactive, automated security testing of TSG-managed code, applications, and systems for DevSecOps style operations.
• Develop and present presentations on cybersecurity and IT operations-related topics to program leadership and external business partners in customer meetings.
• Communicate risks, policies, and changes in clear, business-friendly terms to build strong cross-functional relationships to influence outcomes.
• Define and track key performance indicators, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement in cybersecurity posture in programs, products, and technical teams.
• Promote a culture of security, accountability, and operational excellence aligned RTX CORE principles and values.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience
• Experience across multiple cybersecurity domains (e.g., architecture, compliance, cyber defense, incident response, application security)

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Strong understanding of business objectives and the ability to integrate cybersecurity into business planning and operations.
• Industry knowledge in cybersecurity, information technology, or aerospace and defense.
• Ability to navigate complex and evolving organizational environments.
• Familiarity with IT governance (CSF, ISO/IEC27001) and control frameworks. (NIST sp800-53, -171)
• Experience with the internal RTX Information Risk Assessment & Management Process (IRAMP).
• An advanced cybersecurity certification such as CISSP, CASP, CISM, or similar.
• Demonstrable work history showing steady increase in the breadth and depth of systems administration knowledge and experience.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

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 and Innovation.

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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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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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