What You Will Do: Partner with business and digital teams to define secure-by-design architectures for digital transformation and modernization initiatives Develop Architecture Overview Documents and security architecture deliverables aligned to patterns, standards, and regulatory frameworks Apply reusable reference architectures, threat modeling, and risk-informed decision-making to support secure solution design Participate in architecture governance workflows such as gated lifecycle program management processes, architecture review boards, risk management framework, Agile planning, business prioritization, and compliance review processes Collaborate with GRC, Legal, Privacy, and Infrastructure teams to ensure secure and compliant architecture implementation Support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for architectural process enhancement, tooling, and reuse Contribute to knowledge sharing and technical guidance across the Cyber Architecture team Engage with agile and project teams to align architecture within planning, MVP, and iterative delivery cycles Partner with application/service owners to ensure System Security Plans (SSPs) are complete, accurate, and aligned with regulatory and enterprise security requirements, providing guidance, review, and challenge where needed. Oversee SSP compliance and quality through structured reviews, control validation, and evidence tracking, ensuring gaps are translated into actionable remediation and risk treatment activities. Conduct detailed security design and risk assessments for new/emerging On-prem and Cloud applications, platforms, and third party services, providing expert cyber consulting and architecting robust, secure-by-design solutions across enterprise initiatives Qualifications You Must Have: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or related field with 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or related field with 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity 8+ years of relevant experience in cybersecurity, solution architecture, solution engineering, or related technical roles Proven ability to support complex solution development or integration projects from a cybersecurity perspective Knowledge of secure system design, architecture modeling, and application of compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO-27001, NIST 800-171, CSF & CMMC) Experience in securing cloud architectures (e.g., AWS, Azure), including identity, access management, and secure deployment patterns Understanding of modern networking concepts and secure connectivity (e.g., routing, firewalling, ingress/egress control) Strong documentation and communication skills, including the ability to convey architecture decisions to technical and non-technical audiences Exposure to agile or DevSecOps environments and comfort engaging within agile team structures Qualifications We Prefer: Experience in regulated industries (e.g., aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or critical infrastructure) Experience supporting cloud security architecture, including cloud-native services and tools such as CNAPP, CSPM, CIAM, or API security Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF) and architecture modeling tools (e.g., Sparx EA) Proficiency in Jira, Confluence, or similar agile planning and documentation tools Certifications such as Security+, CISSP Associate, Cloud Security Architect, TOGAF, or SAFe Agilist are a plus What Success Looks Like: High-quality architecture deliverables that improve clarity, speed, and compliance Proactive architecture engagement that reduces rework, accelerates approvals, and builds stakeholder trust Demonstrated ownership of assigned projects/tasks and ability to guide teams toward secure outcomes Growing influence in shaping solution direction within a cross-functional, agile operating model Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as: 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. Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader. Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). If you live within a reasonable commute of an RTX site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role. Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility. Requires advanced to expert knowledge of work area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience. May have broad knowledge of project management. Requires substantial knowledge of RTX projects, programs or systems in order to provide enhancements within job area. Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience Engineering/Other Technical Positions: Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
