Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

TX190: 2501 West University McKinney 2501 West University McKinney TX 75070 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance:

DoD Clearance: Top Secret

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 following position is to join our RTX Corporate team:

The Information System Security Officer (ISSO) supports the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) in ensuring the security and compliance of classified information systems throughout their lifecycle. The ISSO ensures that systems adhere to the security requirements outlined in the Joint Special Access Program (SAP) Implementation Guide (JSIG) and other applicable Department of Defense (DoD) regulations. The role involves continuous monitoring auditing and improving security measures as well as contributing to the Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes.

What You Will Do

• Assist the ISSM in implementing and overseeing information systems security controls across enterprise classified environments.

• Develop maintain and update Risk Management Framework (RMF) documentation including System Security Plans (SSPs) Security Control Traceability Matrices (SCTMs) Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) Risk Assessment Reports (RARs) and Security Assessment Plans (SAPs).

• Monitor system compliance with applicable laws regulations and guidelines including the JSIG and NIST 800-53 controls.

• Conduct regular security audits vulnerability assessments and risk analysis to maintain system integrity.

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to implement and sustain security measures including system hardening using tools like STIGs and SCAP.

• Perform security sustainment activities such as hardware and software change management and risk research account agreement and training tracking media protection file transfers.

• Investigate and report on information system security violations recommending corrective and preventative actions.

• Oversee and manage patch management processes and ensure timely updates to software and hardware.

• Security education awareness and training to system users and cybersecurity team members.

• Collaborate with teams and other ISSMs/ISSOs to align practices and share lessons learned.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience in classified environments or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience

• Demonstrated experience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and the Joint SAP Implementation Guide (JSIG).

• Certifications meeting or exceeding DoD 8570.01-M IAM Level I requirements (e.g. Security CAP or CISSP).

• Experience with security tools such as STIGs SCAP Tenable Splunk or other vulnerability assessment and SIEM tools.

• Experience within cloud or multitenancy network environments.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with DoD enterprise SAP classified environments and the Assessment & Authorization (A&A) processes under RMF.

• Familiarity with Assured File Transfer processes and automations.

• Familiarity with Scalable Storage within an enterprise network.

• Familiarity with Key Management within an enterprise network.

• Strong oral and written communication skills with acute attention to detail and multitasking capabilities.

• Ability to adapt to dynamic environments and work under pressure to meet critical deadlines.

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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process candidates may be asked to attendselect steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 82000 USD - 164000 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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