DevSecOps & Software Assurance Engineer I

Date Posted: 2026-06-29 Country: United States of America Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-193 ~ 1120 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG193 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, is seeking a DevSecOps & Software Assurance Engineer to join our team. This role is perfect for a cybersecurity professional passionate about safeguarding mission-critical engineering and technology systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in cybersecurity frameworks, risk management, and information assurance, coupled with analytical thinking and technical skills. This position offers the unique opportunity to work collaboratively with experienced cybersecurity, infrastructure, software, and compliance professionals in the aerospace and defense industries. What You Will Do: Support Information Assurance & Compliance: Assist in the implementation and maintenance of Information Assurance (IA) programs and ensure compliance with frameworks such as NIST CSF, RMF, and NIST 800-171. Conduct Security Assessments: Participate in security control assessments, audit preparation, and documentation reviews. Enhance DevSecOps Practices: Implement and improve security controls, automated testing, and compliance requirements in CI/CD pipelines for software development. Perform Technical Operations: Utilize scripting tools like Python or Bash to automate reporting, security analysis, and data collection. Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with infrastructure, cybersecurity, and software engineering teams to improve security posture and ensure compliance. What You Will Learn: Cybersecurity Analysis: Analyze security data, identify vulnerabilities, and assist in remediation efforts to mitigate risks. Risk Management & Governance: Contribute to risk identification, mitigation planning, and reporting on security trends. Incident Response: Assist with security incident investigations, root cause analysis, and remediation tracking. Secure Software Development: Gain hands-on experience in secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC) practices, including code scanning, dependency management, and software supply chain security. Modern Toolchains & Automation: Learn to use and enhance engineering toolchains, cloud-connected environments, and automation tools to improve security and operational efficiency. Qualifications You Must Have: Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) major obtained by start date Experience with security analysis tools such as Wireshark, Nmap, or similar technologies. Experience with Python, Bash, or other scripting languages. Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects. Qualifications We Prefer: Experience with NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), Risk Management Framework (RMF), and security governance concepts. CompTIA CySA+, CEH, or other cybersecurity certifications. Knowledge of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, subnetting, and network security concepts. Familiarity with vulnerability management processes. Exposure to virtualized and cloud computing environments (AWS, Azure, GCP, VMware, K8s). Exposure to security operations, incident response, or vulnerability assessments. Experience with cybersecurity coursework, internships, laboratories, or academic projects involving risk assessment and security analysis. What We Offer: Some of our competitive benefits package includes: Medical, dental, and vision insurance. Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees. Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate. employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option. Tuition reimbursement program. Student Loan Repayment Program. Life insurance and disability coverage. Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection. Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits. Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning. Adoption Assistance. Autism Benefit. Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions. Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program. Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits. Bright Horizons, child, and elder care services. Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program. And more! Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. 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. 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 57,200 USD - 108,800 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. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.