Information System Security Officer (ISSO- Onsite)

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. This position will support classified computing environments 100% onsite at facilities in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, supporting the Mission Systems C4I&AS Portfolio. The ISSO is responsible for implementing and enforcing cybersecurity compliance directives with hands-on execution and oversight. The role involves creating, sustaining, and enforcing standard operating procedures developed from government compliance documents/regulations (NISPOM, DFARS, DAAPM, JSIG, etc.), while also interpreting and troubleshooting requests of volatile complexity. This position utilizes a wide variety of cybersecurity technologies and tools and requires knowledge and experience with a comprehensive selection of Information Technology skill sets. RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.

Requirements

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Active security clearance day 1.
DoD 8570-compliant industry certification at IAM Level I (Security+) or ability to obtain certification within 6 months.

Nice To Haves

Desired certifications: Security+, A+, Network+, CAP, CASP+, Cisco (CCNA), CISSP.
Knowledge and/or experience with NIST SP 800-series RMF framework and guidelines.
Knowledge and/or experience with STIGs, SCAP, Splunk or other system hardening and compliance, vulnerability assessment, and/or SIEM tools.
Willingness to learn new technologies & take on new projects to grow experience.
Ability to work in a high energy, fast paced environment, able to adapt to changing business needs.
Highly self-directed and able to learn quickly with a strong ability to drive and deliver results.
Comfort working with minimal daily supervision and to balance numerous priorities.
Ability to remain calm and composed under pressure, in a fast-paced environment of rapidly changing demands.

Responsibilities

Be responsible for designated information system compliance at system level; including but not limited to technical configuration analysis, change control facilitation, hardware/software management, audit and inspections, incident response and troubleshooting, etc.
Be responsible for the System Security Plan maintenance and change control per procedure.
Ensure all users have the requisite security clearances, authorization, need-to-know, and provide security training and guidance.
Collect, review, document, and archive security event logs, reports and files in accordance with the System Security Plan (SSP), reporting any anomalies.
Monitor and analyze all available resources that track user activity, provide warnings of system vulnerabilities, and provide system performance information in accordance with cybersecurity plans and policies.
Manage the tracking, accounting, safeguarding, and disposition of material assets associated with the secure systems.
Possess and maintain technical competence and a working knowledge of system functions, security policies, technical security safeguards, and operational security measures.
Understand implications of work and makes recommendations for solutions.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance
Disability coverage
Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons, child, and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
Flexible spending accounts
Flexible work schedules
Employee Scholar Program
Paid time off
Paid holidays