Date Posted:

2024-05-08

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HMO99: Field Office - MO Remote Location, Remote City, MO, 65043 USA

Position Role Type:

Remote

Are you passionate about protecting people from cyber-attacks? Do you aspire to play a vital role in expanding our company's security measures, keeping hackers away, and becoming a superhero in the process? If you're nodding in agreement, then keep reading!

We are seeking a skilled Application Security Specialist to focus on securing our applications. In this role, you will identify vulnerabilities, implement (and help expand) the Collins Application Security Playbook, apply security best practices, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to protect our critical applications and systems.

* This individual can sit at any Collins domestic location or remote. *

What YOU will do:

• You will conduct comprehensive security assessments and code reviews, generate threat models, and create and help implement a "Secure Software Development Life Cycle" process.

• You will collaborate with development teams to prioritize and address vulnerabilities.

• You will provide expert guidance on secure coding practices and deliver training sessions.

• You will oversee security testing, such as penetration testing and vulnerability scanning.

• You will implement security tools to enhance application security.

• You will create and maintain security documentation, guidelines, and standards.

• You will collaborate across teams to integrate security into the development process.

• You will assess security risks, recommend mitigation strategies, and drive risk management efforts.

• You will stay informed about security trends and drive continuous process improvement.

What YOU will Learn:

• You will foster relationships with your DT peers all over the world that work and WANT to work at Collins.

• You will learn how to lead in the Collins security application domain, leading the way with your expertise and innovation.

Education & Experience:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications you must have:

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future. RTX will not offer sponsorship for this position.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or related field.

• Substantial experience in application security or related roles.

• Familiarity with secure coding practices, vulnerabilities, and testing.

Skills We Value:

• 10 years' experience in application security or related field.

• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CSSLP, or CEH.

• Hands-on experience with security assessments, testing, and tools.

• Strong knowledge of application security frameworks (e.g., OWASP).

• Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., Python, C/C++, Java).

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Effective communication skills for technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Ability to drive and implement security initiatives.

• Experience working in or with Engineering teams.

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.

Collins Aerospace Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

Diversity drives innovation: inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

• Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles* will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed.

*This position is remote; however, if you live within a reasonable commute of a Collins site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

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! 

Nothing matters more to Collins Aerospace than our strong ethical and safety commitments. As such, all U.S. positions require a background check, which may include a drug screen.

Note:

• Background check and drug screen required (every external new hire in the U.S.)

• Drug Screen only performed on re-hires who have been gone for more than 1 year.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

The salary range for this role is 96,000 USD - 200,000 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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