Classified Cybersecurity Manager (Onsite)

RTX•Westford, MA

5d•$107,500 - $204,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Cybersecurity Manager provides tactical leadership and oversight for cybersecurity professionals supporting classified and controlled information systems across assigned programs. The role is accountable for system authorization, continuous monitoring, inspection readiness, and risk management. The manager supervises and develops cybersecurity personnel while ensuring consistent security processes, high-quality authorization artifacts, and sustained operational compliance. The position oversees the application and maintenance of cybersecurity requirements under applicable government frameworks and guidance, including RMF, JSIG, NIST publications, NISPOM, and the DCSA Assessment and Authorization Guide (DAAG). The manager reviews authorization documentation, validates control implementation, directs inspection and assessment activities, and maintains audit-ready documentation across supported programs. The role is onsite in Westford, Massachusetts, and requires up to 20% domestic travel.

Requirements

Typically requires a university degree and at least 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 5 years of relevant experience.
U.S. citizenship; an active and transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance is required before starting.
Active DoD Secret security clearance on day one.
IAM Level III certification compliant with DoD 8570 / DoD 8140, such as CISSP, CISM, or GSLC.
Demonstrated experience performing ISSM responsibilities for classified or controlled information systems.
Advanced knowledge of RMF and DoD system authorization processes, including authorization and continuous monitoring under JSIG and/or DAAG guidance.
Working knowledge of cybersecurity regulations, contractual security requirements, and DD Form 254 interpretation.
Experience supporting inspections, assessments, and audits in classified environments.
Ability to assess cybersecurity risk and effectively communicate authorization status and risk posture to leadership.
Willingness to travel domestically up to 20% in support of other company facilities.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
Experience serving as the primary ISSM for SAP and/or DoD collateral systems, with ownership of authorization posture.
Experience owning ATOs and driving POA&M closure to verified completion and sustained compliance.
Experience mentoring ISSOs or senior cybersecurity personnel, including technical oversight and quality review of authorization artifacts.
Experience leading or governing Change Control Boards (CCBs) in classified environments.
Experience collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders and enterprise cybersecurity organizations to align security execution with program objectives.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience briefing senior leadership on authorization status, inspection readiness, and risk posture.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and oversight for cybersecurity activities across assigned classified information systems, ensuring effective risk management, sustained compliance, and inspection readiness.
Serve as the senior cybersecurity authority for inspections, assessments, audits, and continuous monitoring; direct preparation, execution, response efforts, and timely closure of findings and POA&Ms.
Oversee and validate system authorization activities under RMF, including application of JSIG and DAAG guidance where applicable, and ensure quality authorization artifacts and audit-ready documentation.
Lead cybersecurity Change Control Boards (CCBs) and evaluate proposed system changes for security impact, authorization implications, and risk posture.
Assess and communicate cybersecurity risks to senior leadership and Authorizing Officials, translating technical issues into mission, cost, and operational impact.
Integrate cybersecurity requirements into program execution by partnering with Program Managers and cross-functional stakeholders to align security with mission objectives.
Manage cybersecurity personnel, including performance evaluations, goal setting, coaching, corrective guidance, and accountability for execution quality.
Develop team capability through mentoring, structured development planning, certification progression, and required training compliance.
Balance workloads and allocate resources across supported programs to meet operational demands and inspection timelines.
Prepare and deliver cybersecurity status briefings covering authorization posture, inspection readiness, risk trends, resource needs, and team performance.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
401(k) plan with employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Student Loan Repayment Program.
Life insurance and disability coverage.
Optional pet, home and auto, additional life and accident, critical illness, group legal, and identity theft protection coverages.
Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
Fertility and family-planning benefits.
Adoption assistance.
Autism benefit.
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
Wellness rewards program.
Virtual doctor visits.
Child and elder care services.
Second-opinion medical expert program.
Flexible spending accounts.
Flexible work schedules.
Employee Scholar Program.
Paid time off and holidays.
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available, subject to eligibility and applicable factors.