Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

RI201: 127 John Clarke Road Middletwn 127 John Clarke Road Suite 3 Middletown RI 02842 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen U.S. Person or Immigration Status Requirements:

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance:

DoD Clearance: Secret

RTX BBN has an immediate need for Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO). The role of the ISSO is to bridge the gap between high level security policies/requirements and technical/operational implementation of those requirements. Candidates should have in-depth understanding of the cybersecurity policies and procedures for government sector information systems and sufficient technical knowledge and experience to implement them. The ISSO will work closely and effectively with the ISSM/ISSE and Sponsor IT managers on all aspects of their development and implementation programs as they progress through their Agile management processes. The ISSO will provide guidance standards and oversight to the development teams as they work towards accreditation and then to keep accredited. The candidate will provide input to A&A process activities and related documentation such as systems concept of operations system security design implementation plans operational procedures and maintenance training materials.

What You Will Do:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• The Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) will assist the Information System Security Manage (ISSM) to provide oversight for the information systems security control methods mitigations and tools throughout a systems lifecycle in compliance with U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) security laws regulations and guidelines. The ISSO will participate in projects guide and counsel internal customers assist in developing and maintaining cross-security enclave processes and standards and provide training and guidance on tools and methods to other members of the cybersecurity team.

• Primarily responsible for system compliance auditing security plan development and delivering information systems security education and awareness.

• Assist in investigating information system security violations and help prepare reports specifying corrective and preventative actions.

• Routinely collaborates with the facility security team program personnel and government representatives.

• Perform security sustainment activities (hardware change management software change management account management media protection user interface file transfers etc.)

• Assist in overseeing and managing the patch management process and execution across all RTX BBN security with peer ISSMs/ISSE and Corporate equivalents for alignment and sharing of best practices.

• Develop update and/or review RMF documentation to include the System Security Plan (SSP) Security Control Traceability Matrix (SCTM) Plan of Action and Milestone (POA&M) Risk Assessment Report (RAR) and Security Assessment Plan (SAP).

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Requires 2 years of working experience with bachelors degree or in absence of a degree five (5) years of prior relevant experience.

• Active and transferable Secret U.S. government security clearance is required prior to start date.

• Compliance-based auditing using the Risk Management Framework (RMF) DCSA Assessment and Authorization Process Manual (DAAPM) Joint SAP Implementation Guide (JSIG) National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM).

• Certifications equivalent to or exceeding DoD 8570.01-M IAM Level II functional and baseline certification requirements.

• Knowledge and/or experience with STIGs SCAP Splunk or other system hardening and compliance vulnerability assessment and/or SIEM tools.

• Ability to obtain access to Special Access Programs.

• Must have Secret clearance Security certification and the ability to obtain a TS/SCI CI Poly Clearance

• Note: U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer - Familiar with all Expert in some

• Experience in the execution of the Assessment & Authorization processes as defined within the Risk Managed Framework (RMF)

• Experience working in DoD classified operating environments.

• Experience with various information system security tools that address vulnerability analysis and mitigation.

• Experience interpreting implementing and assessing DISA STIGs.

• Familiarity with the execution and management of cyber incident response; preservation containment and eradication

• Desired certifications: CISM CISSP.

What We Offer

Whether youre just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare wellness retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave flexible work schedules achievement awards educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

Relocation Assistance available

This position is Onsite at our Middletown RI Location

To help you achieve your goals BBN will provide:

• A strong leadership team well-versed in government R&D.
• A collaborative and collegial environment to push state-of-the-art research.
• Business development programmatic contracting finance and HR support

RTX Corporation 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 Systems Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon. Its 185000 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 VA.

The salary range for this role is 66000 USD - 130000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer including but not limited to the role function and associated responsibilities a candidates work experience location education/training and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including but not limited to 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. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including but not limited to individual performance business unit performance and/or the companys performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act.

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