Information Assurance Engineer

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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. 

Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Omnia Information Assurance Engineer

Be at the forefront of transforming British Army training.

About us:

At OMNIA® Training, we’ve brought together some of the UK’s most innovative defence training organisations under one powerful mission: to transform the British Army’s training system and create the best-trained Army in the world.

OMNIA are redefining the British Army’s collective training. To do that, we are looking for the best and brightest minds from across the UK. We are backed by British innovation and powered by world-class experts, like you. OMNIA is at the heart of the UK’s bold Land Industrial Strategy.

The Role:

This is more than a job — it’s a mission. You will be part of a high-impact, collaborative environment, where we expect everyone to live the values and standards of the British Army. Every person in our team plays a critical role in delivering OMNIA’s vision; designing, delivering, and transforming collective training so the British Army is ready to fight and win.

You’ll work in a matrix organisation and report operationally through OMNIA Training Support Branch and functionally through the Raytheon UK Engineering Management team, specifically the Systems Security Engineering Group. Ultimately, you’ll work with the British Army, championing innovation, and helping shape the future of military collective training.

The Omnia Information Assurance Engineer role requires a versatile individual who can make effective and highly valued contributions to activities across the project lifecycle in collective training and deployed IT environments.  The candidate is expected to be capable of operating in a technical role working closely with customer and delivery teams; alone and unsupervised if necessary. This position is critical to the successful delivery of the Collective Training Transformation Programme (CTTP), ensuring that training is delivered to meet the British Army’s needs. This role concentrates on Information Assurance and Cyber Security but does not exclude supporting Physical and Personnel security elements.

The successful candidate needs to be able to talk to both technical experts and wider organisational stakeholders, applying a holistic approach to create solutions that will help the Organisation achieve its goals. The candidate must be a team player who can work with a multi-skilled engineering team and the customer community.

Key Responsibilities:

Supporting the Information Assurance team with the implementation of the MoD Secure by Design framework;
Supporting the development of the necessary Information Assurance artefacts and outcomes which support compliance against the MoD assurance process (NIST 800-37/53);
Support Information Assurance based engagements with Partners/suppliers and Authority representatives;
Support and contribute towards Security Working Groups and forums with stakeholders;
Identification and management of Security Risk;
Management of Security documentation resident within specific collaborative shared areas – deliver Security artefacts, such as: Technical Risk Assessments, Security Operating Procedures (SyOPs), Test Security Instructions, Security Cases, etc.

Essential Skills & Experience

Passion for Information Security/Assurance and continuous learning.;
Self-motivated, problem solver, organised and in possession of good business acumen;
Team player but able to work effectively alone;
Ability to work within a fast-paced environment;
Strong communication skills (i.e. oral, presentation and written) with a collaborative approach to teamwork - able to constructively challenge.
Understanding of simulated environments;
In-depth knowledge of Information Assurance and Cyber Security principles, processes and procedures;
Knowledge of Information Assurance and a typical design lifecycle process;
Knowledge of the MoD Secure by Design framework;
Knowledge of supply chain assurance and the relevant MoD standards & policies;
Ability to interpret and solve complex security issues/challenges through analysis or discussion;
Ability to travel (within the UK);
Security cleared or ability to obtain (SC or above).

Desirable Skills & Experience

Highly organised, discrete, outcome focussed, with a “can do” attitude.
Comfortable working in a Matrix Management Organisation;
Effectively translate and accurately communicate service/system level security issues and risks to leadership/management;
Working knowledge of ISO 27001 or equivalent standards;
Knowledge of the UK MoD operating model and procurement process for Defence contracts;
Experience of Security Risk Management;
Advising leadership and management on technology evolution, emerging issues, cost & schedule implications;
Forward facing, able to engage with peers/Customers;
Sound understanding of cloud infrastructure environments and technology (e.g. AWS, Azure, Google);
Knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle for applications and services;
Working knowledge of Gov Standard 007: Security, NIST standards (800-30/37/53/161), MITRE ATT&CK, CIS Controls, ISO 27001/5, Def-Stan 05-138, and Industry Security Notices;
Understands security requirements and how to decompose them;
Experience of assessment of systems in non-standard environments (not just IT systems);
Possession of a security qualification such as CISM, CRISC, CISSP, CCSP etc;
Support developing plans and estimates, task execution, project tracking, reporting, and risk identification and mitigation plans.
 

What we offer:

Be Part of a Groundbreaking Mission
Join the UK’s most advanced defence training alliance, where industry experts converge to push boundaries and deliver excellence.
A Culture Built on Collaboration
Work in an inclusive, high-performing team that celebrates ideas, supports growth, and is laser-focused on delivering results.
Team dynamics
You will be part of a team that works together, across multiple organisations united in one mission.   
Work Across Borders, United in Purpose
Operate across organisations with one shared goal - improving capability across all domains.
Drive Innovation
Your voice matters. We champion new ideas, welcome change, and believe in continuous improvement with a growth mind-set.
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Shape the Future
Play a crucial role in a long-term, future-facing programme with real-world impact on national defence.
Career Growth & Benefits
Enjoy a strong benefits package, ongoing development opportunities, and clear pathways to progress within a trusted defence industry partner.
 

OMNIA® Training and its partners are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and identities — what matters is your passion, your expertise, and your dedication to the mission.

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.]

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). If you live within a reasonable commute of an RTX site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role.

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.

Requires advanced knowledge of work area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience. May have practical knowledge of project
management. Practical to substantial knowledge of RTX projects, programs or systems with the ability to make enhancements and leverage in daily work.

Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience

Engineering/Other Technical Positions: Typically requires a degree in Science,Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  

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