Senior Technical Security Specialist (Remote))

Date Posted:

2026-04-27

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-OK-REMOTE

Position Role Type:

Remote

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At RTX, the world 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. 

Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do:

• Design, configure and support enterprise-level access control, video management, and intrusion detection systems.

• Coordinate system integrations between multiple security platforms and enterprise IT network environments.

• Develop and maintain technical documentation and life-cycle management plans.

• Act as a senior escalation point for complex technical issues, collaborating with internal teams and system integrators to resolve incidents.

• Provide technical guidance and knowledge-sharing to project stakeholders.

• Support planning, installation, and deployment of new systems, system migration, integrations, and upgrades.

• Ensure systems performance aligns with governmental and organizational security policy requirements.

• Participate in design reviews providing technical input for new construction, renovation, and upgrade projects.

• Ensure all security-related technologies and system requirements are operable for proactive and reactive programming at each site while co-designing the system with other company programs, including CCTV, intrusion detection, access control, perimeter security mechanism, and other security mitigation measures.

Where You Will Work From:

The person in this role can work from home but should reside within 60 miles of one of the following Pratt & Whitney locations:

• East Hartford, CT

• Holt / Lansing, MI

• Columbus, GA

• West Palm Beach, FL

• Oklahoma City, OK

• Springdale, AR

• Irving/Dallas, TX

• Asheville, NC

• North Berwick, ME

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Advanced degree and 5+ years of relevant industry experience; OR Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of relevant industry experience; OR Associate’s degree and 10+ years of relevant industry experience; OR High School diploma or Military / Technical Training and 12+ years of relevant industry experience.

• 5+ years of experience supporting and administering electronic security systems.

• Experience with system programming, configuration, and network administration.

• Strong understanding of IP networking and enterprise server system architecture.

• Ability to develop clear documentation and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• College degree in a relevant field

• Active U.S. government issued Secret level security clearance a plus

• PMP certification

• Certification or advanced platform experience with Lenel S2, Software House C-Cure 9000, Milestone XProtect, or Avigilon.

• Experience supporting large-scale, multi-site, or mission critical environments.

• Access control, video surveillance, and intrusion detection system programming.

• Computer networking certifications such as CompTIA Network+, Cisco CCNA/CCNP or equivalent.

• Experience handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion

• Experience conducting audits and reconciliations of security records.

• Demonstrated ability to develop SOPs and process documentation.

• Project coordination experience related to working with government officials, contractors, and internal teams.

• Working knowledge of continuous improvement tools and principles (CORE/ACE, SixSigma).

• Ability to work and effectively communicate across the organization, as well as suppliers and customers.

What is my Role Type?

In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is:

• Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance workers, as they are essential to the development of our engines.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

Learn More & Apply Now!

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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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.

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