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Principal Cyber Engineer- Cyber Threat Hunter Raytheon
Dulles, VA

Raytheon is a global company that specializes in defense and other government markets.

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Job Description

How do you protect against those with bad intentions? You create innovative technical processing solutions and collaborate with some of the finest talent in the IT field. Whether you're an Information Systems Technologist or an Encryption Strategy Expert, at Raytheon you'll grow a varied and rewarding career. And you'll be supported with a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that promotes work/life balance. If you're ready to take on today's big challenges, discover a world of opportunity at Raytheon.

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* Career & Development Opportunities
* Full-time
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Responsibilities

Would you like to work in a collaborative environment in Dulles? Then join our Raytheon team of engineers solving problems that make the world a safer place and help to secure our great nation! Come support those who provide us with all the freedoms we enjoy. Click here to view a brief video and learn more: https://youtu.be/8B-k34faFAE

Our facility in Dulles, VA is a modern campus that offers an on-site cafeteria, large gym, as well as convenient access to a host of amenities in the Virginia/DC/Maryland metropolitan area and proximity to outdoor recreation in Shenandoah National Park and George Washington National Forest. Additionally, we offer employee appreciation lunches, bonus opportunities, and great benefits that include medical, paternity leave, dental, vision, 401K match, and flexible work schedule - just to name a few.

When everything is connected, security is everything. That's why Raytheon delivers solutions that protect every side of cyber for government agencies, businesses and nations. Protecting the most critical information, systems and operations with breakthrough solutions - to make the world a safer place. For everything cyber, click here: https://www.raytheon.com/cyber/every-side/

Raytheon Intelligence, Information and Services (IIS) is currently seeking an individual to join the Cyber Security Engineering team for Cyber Security positions in Information Assurance supporting the development of custom solutions. Cyber Engineer professional to be a key contributor in the implementation of cyber engineering. This engineer will be involved throughout the full-lifecycle of the development program including CONOPs development, requirements development, architecture, design, integration, test, and certification of products.

Typical responsibilities include:

* Act as a Threat Hunting Subject Matter Expert (SME) working with a Raytheon Customer to proactively guide threat hunts, transfer knowledge to customer analyst staff, and report to customer leadership on progress
* Proactively drive hunting and analysis against the dataset available
* Leverage internal and external resources to research threats, vulnerabilities, and intelligence on various attackers and attack infrastructure
* Use Big Data Analytics platform to identify threats, determine root cause, scope, and severity of each and compile/report findings into a finished analytical product
* Work with our team to improve and expand the toolset
* Interface with customers on a daily basis to consult with them on best security practices and help them mature their security posture

Clearance Requirements:

Must be a U.S. CITIZEN with an active TS/SCI

Hires with an Active TS/SCI (or higher) clearance are eligible for sign-on bonuses of "up to" $40,000.00

Required Skills:

* Ability to recommend system tuning/customization and data collection improvements to client
* Proving history of working with Threat Intelligence and Malware solutions to identify threats, develop or recommend countermeasures, and perform advanced network and host analysis in the event of a compromise
* Demonstrated to advanced operational experience as a Cyber Threat Hunter
* Demonstrated to advanced experience with computer networking and operating systems
* Demonstrated to advanced experience of current threats, vulnerabilities, and attack trends
* Critical thinking and problem solving skills
* Demonstrated to advanced experience working directly with customers to transfer Threat Hunting knowledge
* Possess good time management and written and oral communications skills
* Experience with some/all of: Hadoop, Apache NiFi, Kafka, Storm, Metron, Spark, Ambari, Kibana/Zeppelin, ThreatQ, FireEye Malware analysis
* Familiarity with: Netflow data, DNS logs, Proxy Logs
* 25% of travel to various locations

Desired Skills:

* Security+, Network+, A+, GSEC, GIAC, CISSP, Metron User

Education Requirements:

Eight (8) years with a BS in Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics; or Six (6) years with a MS in Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics

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Business Unit Profile

Raytheon Intelligence, Information and Services delivers innovative technology to make the world a safer place. Our expertise in cyber, analytics and automation allow us to reach beyond what others think is possible to underpin national security and give our global customers unique solutions to solve the most pressing modern challenges -- from the cyber domain to automated operations, and from intelligent transportation and training solutions to creating clear insight from large volumes of data. IIS operates at nearly 550 sites in 80 countries, and is headquartered in Dulles, Virginia. The business area generated $6.2 billion in 2018 revenues. As a global business, our leaders must have the ability to understand, embrace and operate in a multicultural world -- in the marketplace and the workplace. We strive to hire people who reflect our communities and embrace diversity and inclusion to advance our culture, develop our employees, and grow our business.

Relocation Eligible

Yes

Clearance Type

TS/SCI - Current

Expertise

Cloud Computing

Computer Engineering

Computer Science

Computer/Management Information Systems

Cyber Jobs

Engineering Technology

Integration & Test Engineering

Reliability Engineer

Software Engineering

Systems Engineering

Test Engineering

Type Of Job

Full Time

Work Location

VA - Dulles

Raytheon is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

About Raytheon

Raytheon is a global company that specializes in defense and other government markets.

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