Information System Security Officer (ISSO) - Andover, MA

RTX•Andover, MA

13d•$75,800 - $144,200•Onsite

About The Position

RTX’s cybersecurity team is seeking an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to support its facility in Andover, Massachusetts, working 100% onsite. The ISSO will collaborate with the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) to ensure adherence to NISPOM Chapter 8, DAAPM, and JSIG policies. The role is primarily responsible for system compliance, auditing, security plan development, and delivering information systems security education and awareness. The ISSO will also assist with investigating information system security violations and preparing reports that specify corrective and preventative actions. The position routinely collaborates with the facility security team, program personnel, and government representatives, and conducts security sustainment activities such as hardware and software change management, account management, media protection, user interface, and file transfers. Within six months of hire, the employee must obtain and maintain a security professional certification commensurate with IAM Level I certification, such as Security+, if they do not already have one. An active and transferable U.S. government-issued Secret clearance is required before the start date and must be active on day one; U.S. citizenship is required to qualify for a clearance.

Requirements

Typically, a university degree and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field.
Relevant experience may include cybersecurity, systems security, or hardening; information technology; compliance-based auditing; computer technologies; physical security, investigations, or criminal justice; or project/program, office, senior administration, or account management.
An active and transferable U.S. government-issued Secret security clearance is required before the start date and must be active on day one.
U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Obtain and maintain a security professional certification commensurate with IAM Level I, such as Security+, within six months of hire if not already certified.

Nice To Haves

Experience in DoD classified operating or laboratory environments.
Familiarity with cybersecurity Risk Management Framework (RMF) and compliance requirements under NISPOM/DAAPM, JSIG, ICD 503, STIGs, and associated NIST publications.
Experience reviewing audits such as physical security, network and system event logs, password administration, and file access privileges.
Familiarity with cyber incident response execution and management, including preservation, containment, and eradication.
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
Self-motivation and exceptional written and verbal communication skills, particularly when documenting evaluation results.
Customer focus, adaptability, and willingness to work varying assignments.
Completion of National Industrial Security Program cybersecurity training courses.

Responsibilities

Ensure information system compliance with NISPOM Chapter 8, DAAPM, and JSIG policies in collaboration with the ISSM.
Conduct system auditing and develop security plans.
Deliver information systems security education and awareness.
Assist in investigating information system security violations.
Help prepare reports specifying corrective and preventative actions.
Collaborate routinely with the facility security team, program personnel, and government representatives.
Conduct security sustainment activities, including hardware and software change management, account management, media protection, user interface, and file transfers.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
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
Holidays
Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, subject to eligibility and program conditions