Information Systems Security Engineer - COLLEGE (Bachelors Program)

Raytheon is offering exciting opportunities for New Graduates of a bachelors degree program in Information Security, Information Assurance, or a closely related technical subject. The Systems Engineer I (Information Systems Security Engineer) is responsible for system engineering leveraging analytical and problem solving skills in a team environment. This engineer will participate in designing and documenting secure architectures, contributing to the definition of system security requirements, writing security test procedures, performing security testing to include vulnerability testing in support of Computers and Network, Software Developers, and System Engineering teams. Additionally, this position will participate in the selection and configuration of system COTS hardware and software. Will provide documentation support for system security certification and accreditation and reaccreditations, including Concept of Operations, System Security plans, System Security training, Risk Analysis, and Security Test and Evaluation. The Information Systems Security Engineer is a member of the Aurora Security Engineering team with responsibilities that include: Information System Perimeter Defense implementation, Security COTS integration, Operating System Hardening, Script Development, Access Control, Public Key Infrastructure, etc. Travel will be required - up to 25%. Travel is typically in the continental U.S. Basic Qualifications - Required Skills, Experience: BS degree in Information Assurance, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Computer Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Math, Physics, or another applicable Engineering or Computer related degree. Must have completed the applicable bachelors degree within the last 18 months, or will be graduating in 2008. Must have achieved a GPA of 3.0 or higher overall. Completed five or more college courses in Information Security related technologies such as: Firewalls, encryption, access control (LDAP, ACL, RBAC, etc.), network security, operating system security, boundary protection, certification and accreditation, System Security Architecture, System Security Engineering, Network security design, etc. Ability to travel up to 25%. Travel is typically in the continental U.S. REQUIRES US CITIZENSHIP. Requires ability to satisfy requirements for a Top Secret SCI SSBI security clearance. Desired Experience, Skills, Knowledge: Vulnerability Assessment experience, PKI experience, experience in design and implementation of secure network solutions including DMZs and web portals. Coursework in UNIX system administration, Windows administration, routers, switches, etc. Previous Certification and Accreditation experience of Government-owned systems Ability to write security requirements, plans, and policies Requirements Development / Management Operational procedure development Rational Unified Process, UML Exposure to DCID 6/3, DITSCAP/DIACAP, or NIST SP 800-53 requirements Experience with any of the following scripting languages: Perl, Shell Script, etc. Excellent technical writing and documentation development skills Company & Benefit Information: Raytheon Company, with 2007 sales of $21.3 billion, is a technology leader specializing in defense, homeland security, and other government markets throughout the world. With a history of innovation spanning more than 80 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration, and other capabilities in the areas of sensing; effects; command, control, communications and intelligence systems, as well as a broad range of mission support services. With headquarters in Waltham, Mass., Raytheon employs 72,000 people worldwide. Raytheon is a technology leader specializing in defense, homeland security, and other government markets throughout the world. We provide state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration, and other capabilities in the areas of sensing; effects; command, control, communications and intelligence systems, as well as a broad range of mission support services. Our stated Vision is to be the most admired defense and aerospace systems supplier through world-class people and technology. Others recognize our progress towards that Vision: Forbes magazine ranked Raytheon as the "Best Managed" company in our industry; Fortune magazine rated Raytheon among the top 4 "Most Admired" companies in our industry, an improvement of four places since the previous year; In 2007, Raytheon won the coveted Opportunity Award from the U.S. Department of Labor for our efforts to ensure workplace equity and equal employment opportunities. Raytheon’s Aurora-based Space Systems group has a strong l To Apply for this position, please CLICK HERE ©2008 Raytheon Company. All rights reserved. Raytheon is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and welcomes a wide diversity of applicants. U.S. citizenship and security clearance may be required.