Position Overview
Raytheon is recruiting a DoD SkillBridge Intern – Information System Security Officer (ISSO) for an onsite position in Marlborough, Massachusetts. The opportunity is intended for transitioning U.S. military members who are eligible for a DoD SkillBridge or Hiring Our Heroes fellowship.
The intern joins Raytheon’s cybersecurity team and supports classified computing environments. The work involves information-system security, compliance, auditing, security documentation and coordination with Information System Security Officers, Information Systems Security Managers, facility-security personnel, program teams and government representatives.
This is not a standard college internship. Candidates must meet military-transition requirements and already hold an active and transferable U.S. government Secret clearance before the start date.
NB: SkillBridge fellows continue receiving their military pay and benefits during the fellowship. Do not present this opportunity as a normal Raytheon-paid student internship.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet SkillBridge and Raytheon requirements, including:
- Be an eligible transitioning U.S. service member
- Be projected to receive an honorable discharge
- Complete required Transition Assistance Program and other transition requirements before the fellowship begins
- Receive approval from the Unit Commander or an O-4 or higher in the chain of command, as required for SkillBridge participation
- Be within commuting distance of Marlborough or have approved relocation arrangements
- Hold an active and transferable U.S. government security clearance before the start date
- Be a U.S. citizen because the role requires security-clearance eligibility
- Meet the education and relevant-experience expectations stated by Raytheon
Relevant backgrounds can include:
- Cybersecurity
- Systems security or system hardening
- Information technology
- DoD classified computing or laboratory environments
- Risk Management Framework compliance
- NISPOM, DAAPM, JSIG, ICD 503, STIG or related security standards
- Security or compliance audits
- System and network security administration
Tip: Your resume should clearly identify your active clearance, military specialty, classified-system experience, cybersecurity responsibilities and any RMF/compliance frameworks you have worked with.
Key Responsibilities
The SkillBridge intern will support work such as:
- Assisting with information-system compliance activities
- Supporting cybersecurity audits and security reviews
- Helping develop and maintain security plans
- Supporting information-system security education and awareness
- Assisting with investigations of information-system security violations
- Helping prepare reports that identify corrective and preventive actions
- Working with ISSOs, ISSMs, facility security, program personnel and government representatives
- Supporting hardware and software change-management activities
- Assisting with account management and access-related security tasks
- Supporting media protection and secure file-transfer processes
- Helping sustain classified computing environments in line with applicable security requirements
Raytheon’s listing specifically references compliance with security frameworks and policies such as NISPOM Chapter 8, DAAPM and JSIG. Experience in regulated classified environments can therefore be highly relevant.
What You Will Gain
The fellowship can provide:
- Hands-on cybersecurity experience in a major defense company
- Exposure to classified information-system security operations
- Practical experience with ISSO and ISSM functions
- Experience applying compliance and Risk Management Framework concepts
- Collaboration with security professionals, program teams and government representatives
- Opportunity to translate military cybersecurity experience into a civilian defense-industry environment
- Professional networking and civilian-career preparation
Raytheon states that SkillBridge fellows continue receiving military pay and benefits during the fellowship. After successful completion, participants are encouraged to apply for open positions on the Raytheon/RTX careers site.
Application Process
How to Apply
Open the official Raytheon/RTX posting for requisition 01862583 and submit the application through the RTX careers portal.
- Confirm your DoD SkillBridge eligibility before applying
- Confirm the required command approval and transition requirements
- Make sure your active Secret clearance is clearly documented
- Show cybersecurity and classified-system experience in detail
- Highlight RMF, NISPOM, DAAPM, JSIG, STIG or related compliance experience where applicable
- Describe any security-audit, incident-response, account-management or system-hardening work you performed
Tip: Because the role requires an active clearance on day one, do not hide clearance status deep in the resume. Make it easy for the recruiter to verify.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this Raytheon internship for?
It is a DoD SkillBridge/HoH fellowship opportunity for eligible transitioning U.S. military members.
Where is the internship located?
The role is onsite at Raytheon’s Marlborough, Massachusetts facility.
Is a security clearance required?
Yes. An active and transferable U.S. government Secret clearance is required before the start date and must be active on day one.
What type of work will the intern do?
The intern supports classified computing security, compliance, audits, security planning, incident-review work and cybersecurity sustainment activities.
Is this a paid Raytheon internship?
Raytheon states that SkillBridge fellows continue receiving military pay and benefits during the fellowship rather than being treated like a standard paid college intern.
Can the fellowship lead to a Raytheon job?
Raytheon states that successful fellows are encouraged to apply for available positions after completing the fellowship, but employment is not guaranteed.