**2026 Cyber Security Engineer \(Air\) \- Hunt Valley, MD** **Description** **_Who We Are_** We are Textron Systems, best known for innovative defense technologies and services\. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch\. Things that move people\. Protect soldiers\. Power industries\. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems\. We are a part of Textron Inc, one of the world’s leading multi\-industry companies, recognized for its powerful brands such as Bell, Cessna, Beechcraft, E\-Z\-GO and many more\. We've been in the industry for more than 50 years and embraced the unique capabilities that come with being a mid\-sized player\. We bring the agility of a small business to meet our customers' most urgent requirements and empower our team members to push past possible\. We can scale quickly to solve the big problems, working across functions, sites, and business lines to make it happen\. We’re comprised of 7 domains specializing in Air, Sea, Land, Weapons Systems, Electronic Systems, Propulsion, and Testing and Training Simulations\. This role is in Textron System’s **Air Land and Sea** business area\. Visit TextronSystems.com & HoweandHowe.com to read more about who we are and the products we make\! **_About This Role_** In this role, you will be responsible for: + Providing cybersecurity engineering support on both next generation technologies and proven platforms that support and protect our deployed warfighter across Air, Electronic, Land, Sea, and Weapon Systems products + Contributing to the efforts of the Cyber Security and Infrastructure Support \(CSIS\) 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 \(ATO\) + Participating in cyber security development of new products across all phases of the design lifecycle from concept development to lab integration and evaluation concepts + Utilizing vulnerability scan, port scan, and compliance checker tools \(e\.g\., ACAS, Nessus, NMAP, and SCC\), 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 a dynamic engineering environment **_Qualifications_** + Currently pursuing or have completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science/Cybersecurity/Information Assurance/Computer Engineering/Information Systems or a related STEM field + Must be able to obtain/maintain a U\.S\. government Secret security clearance + Experience with Operating System configurations \(Window and/or Linux\), networking, and/or scripting programming languages is preferred + Ability to obtain a DoDD 8140\.01 / DoD 8570\.01\-M IAT II or higher certification \(e\.g\., Security , SSCP, CySA , CCNA Security, or GSEC\) in the first six months following employment + Experience with cybersecurity tools such as Nessus and NMAP is a plus + Passion for cybersecurity, developing new skills, and problem solving **_How We Care_** At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful\. We promote an inclusive environment where we value individuality, differences, and unique perspectives\. Our Company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop\. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals, so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace\. Below are just a few examples\! \- Flexible Work Schedules \- Education Assistance \- Career Development & Training Opportunities \- Wellness Program \(including Fitness Reimbursement\) \- Medical, Dental, Vision & 401\(K\) with Company Funding \- Paid Parental Leave **_Are you a Military Veteran?_** Textron's products and services are trusted everyday by those who protect our country\. We are dedicated to hiring these Veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact on our Company\. Textron’s compensation package includes competitive base pay and provides eligible employees with benefit programs\. Benefits may include health insurance and prescription plan coverage, dental insurance, family building benefits, vision insurance, mental health resources, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs that provide employees time away from work\. The pay range should be used as a general guide only\. Compensation is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations\. In compliance with the local pay transparency law, the pay range for this position is $102,000 \- $102,000 per year\. **EEO Statement** Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex \(including pregnancy and sexual orientation\), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law\. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including US Citizenship, for access to classified information\. **Recruiting Company:** Textron Systems **Primary Location:** US-Maryland-Hunt Valley **Job Function:** Engineering **Schedule:** Full-time **Job Level:** Individual Contributor **Job Type:** Entry Job **Shift:** Compressed Work Week (9x80) **Job Posting:** 02/26/2026, 3:01:59 PM **Job Number:** 339885