About This Role
This Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) role supports the Pratt & Whitney Government Security Compliance (GSC) cybersecurity team. The successful candidate will report directly to the Special Access Programs (SAP) Enclave Cybersecurity Senior Manager and ensure adherence to various security policies and directives. The position requires initiative, creativity, adaptability, strong communication and analytical skills, and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment.
Responsibilities
- Ensure information system(s) security objectives are achieved and organizational risk is effectively managed for all Information Systems (IS) under purview
- Serve as the primary cybersecurity authority for inspections, assessments, audits, and continuous monitoring, leading preparation, execution, and response activities to maintain authorization and inspection readiness
- Engage with Program Managers to integrate cybersecurity requirements into program execution, schedules, and decision-making, and to address risk impacts to cost, scope, and mission delivery
- Investigate information system security violations and prepare reports specifying corrective and preventative actions
- Review and approve, within authority, configuration management requests
- Communicate with government Security Control Assessors (SCA) and Authorizing Officials (AO) when authorization is required
- Execute and maintain system authorization using the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and applicable guidance, including the JSIG for SAP systems
- Support the creation, review and update of cybersecurity documentation and other technical writing
- Maintain awareness and working knowledge of DD Form 254s and contractual security requirements, ensuring cybersecurity controls, inspection scope, and authorization boundaries align with approved mission and program objectives
- Develop, manage, and drive closure of Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) resulting from inspections, assessments, and continuous monitoring activities
- Develop, maintain, and validate cybersecurity plans, authorization artifacts, and compliance documentation to support audit-ready operations
- Identify, assess, and communicate cybersecurity risk including Security Impact Analysis (SIA) to senior leadership and AOs, including the impact of system changes, vulnerabilities, inspection findings, and authorization conditions
Requirements
- Advanced degree and 4+ years of combined experience in Systems Administration, Systems Engineering, Security/Cybersecurity, Info-Tech/Networking, or Management role supporting classified programs or government regulated environment; OR Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of relevant industry experience; OR Associate’s degree (or 2-year technical training) and 10+ years of relevant industry experience; OR High School diploma or Military / Technical Training and 12+ years of relevant industry experience
- Current DoD 8570 IAM Level II certification (Security+, CGRC, CISM) with the ability to acquire IAM Level III certification (GSLC, CISSP, CISSM, or other) within 6 months
- Active US Government Security Clearance, SECRET level or higher
- Ability to communicate effectively with Program Management, Government authorities, and Executive level leadership
Nice to have:
- Active US Government TOP SECRET level security clearance with previous SAP experience
- DoD 8570 IAM Level III certification (GSLC, CISSP, CISSM, or other)
- Experience working in DoD classified Special Operating Programs and/or laboratory environments
- Experience with information system security and monitoring tools (i.e. Splunk, Symantec, Ivanti, Tenable, ACAS, HBSS, etc.)
- Experience providing technical security consultation for complex, cross-domain, heterogeneous classified networked environments in collaboration with internal/external Customers
- Familiarity with large multi-facility networks including various complex components, including Windows and Linux environments
- Experience with interpreting, implementing, and assessing security hardening guides & tools (DISA STIGs/SCAP)
- Familiarity with the execution and management of cyber incident response; preservation, containment, and eradication
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, 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 and holidays
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (depending on position level and collective-bargaining agreement)
Important Details
- Application deadline: approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted
About the Company
RTX is the world's largest aerospace and defense company, with 185,000 employees. Pratt & Whitney, a part of RTX, is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems, with over 100 years of experience.
