Information Systems Security Officer (Onsite)

RTX • Cedar Rapids, IA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Collins Aerospace Global Security Services (GSS) is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) Level 2 to support cybersecurity operations for classified and controlled information systems. Under the guidance of senior ISSOs and the ISSM, this intermediate-level role helps keep systems compliant, audit-ready, and aligned with program requirements. The role supports continuous monitoring, system auditing, inspection readiness, risk identification, data transfers, and user access requests in accordance with security policies and authorization boundaries. It involves collaboration across technical, physical, and operational environments in a high-assurance setting.

This is an onsite position based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A relocation package is available for qualified candidates. An active and transferable U.S. government-issued Secret security clearance is required before the start date and on day one; U.S. citizenship is required for clearance eligibility.

Requirements

• Typically requires a university degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field.
• U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance required on day one.
• IAM Level I certification compliant with DoD 8570 / DoD 8140, such as Security+, GSEC, or GSLC.
• Experience performing cybersecurity monitoring, detection, and analysis in an enterprise or DoD environment.
• Working knowledge of cybersecurity principles, including network security, system logging, access controls, and incident detection.
• Experience analyzing security alerts, logs, and network traffic to identify anomalous or malicious activity.
• Ability to document findings, audit results, and response actions according to established procedures.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity tools such as SIEMs, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, vulnerability scanning, and network monitoring platforms.
• Ability to follow established incident response, escalation, and continuous monitoring procedures.
• Willingness to collaborate in a team-based cybersecurity operations environment.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms such as Splunk for log analysis, alert triage, and event correlation.
• Exposure to vulnerability scanning tools, review of findings, and basic remediation.
• Familiarity with DoD or other regulated environments, including RMF, NIST, JSIG, NISPOM, or DAAG guidance.
• Experience supporting inspection, assessment, or audit readiness activities.
• Working knowledge of network protocols, architectures, and common attack techniques.
• Ability to identify trends or recurring issues in security events and communicate findings to senior analysts.
• Experience collaborating with IT, Facilities, or Industrial Security teams to apply cybersecurity requirements consistently.

Responsibilities

• Support cybersecurity implementation and maintenance for assigned information systems under the guidance of the ISSM or senior ISSOs.
• Process and review data transfer requests, ensuring security controls and authorization requirements are met.
• Assist with user account and access requests, verifying approvals and compliance with role-based access control policies.
• Perform continuous monitoring, including reviewing security logs, validating security controls, and identifying anomalies.
• Conduct system audits and log reviews to detect policy violations, compliance issues, or potential security events.
• Develop, maintain, and update cybersecurity documentation, security plans, and authorization artifacts.
• Track and assist with closing Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) resulting from audits, assessments, or monitoring activities.
• Report security issues, audit findings, and system anomalies to the ISSM or senior cybersecurity personnel.
• Collaborate with IT, Facilities, Industrial Security, and other teams to apply cybersecurity requirements consistently.
• Support inspections, audits, and assessments by providing documentation, evidence, and operational insight.
• Collaborate with IT or engineering teams on investigation and remediation activities.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• 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
• Disability coverage
• Optional pet insurance
• Optional home and auto insurance
• Optional additional life and accident insurance
• Optional critical illness insurance
• Group legal coverage
• Identity theft protection
• 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
• Paid time off and holidays
• Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, depending on position level and eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level