Information System Security Officer (ISSO) - Onsite Aurora, CO

Job Summary

Our cybersecurity team in Aurora, CO, is seeking an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) known as a Principal Specialist within the organization.

The ISSO will support classified computing environments 100% onsite at our facility in Aurora . The successful candidate will interface with the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) to ensure adherence with NIST Special Publications, customer directives, and company policies as applicable all NISPOM Chapter 8, DAAPM, JSIG policies (see list below for further details )

What you will do :

• Assessing and monitoring system compliance, auditing, security plan development and delivering information systems security education and awareness
• Investigating information system security violations and help prepare reports specifying corrective and preventative actions
• Reviewing and approving (within authority) configuration management requests
• Conducting technical and administrative assessments
• Integrating new cybersecurity processes, procedures, and tools
• Support the creation, review and update of cybersecurity documentation and other technical writing

Important note(s) :

Within six months of hire date, you must obtain and maintain a Security professional certification commensurate with IAM Level I certification (Security+ or other) if you do not already have this certification.

Qualifications you must have :

Typically requires a bachelor’s degree with five (5) years of relevant experience, as described below or an advanced degree with three (3) years of relevant experience as described below.

Relevant Experience considered in any combination :

• Cybersecurity, systems security or hardening
• Information Technology
• 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), and / or non-defense regulations such as FAA, Payment Card Industry (PCI), ISO 9001 Quality Management standards, or HIPPA
• Experience working with and / or supporting computer technologies (such as : databases, operating systems, computer network hardware, software programs, hardware troubleshooting or electronics)
• Physical security / security, policework / criminal justice, investigations, or Border Patrol
• Project or program management, office management, senior administration, or account management
• 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.

Qualifications we prefer :

• Experience working in DoD classified operating and / or laboratory environments
• Experience with various information system security tools that address vulnerability analysis and mitigation. These may include Splunk, Forcepoint, Ivanti, Tenable, ACAS, HBSS, etc.
• Familiarity with implementation of Government directives and policies derived from NIST, CNSSI, DoD, or other Government Regulatory compliance standards within a professional industry
• Experience in the execution of the Assessment & Authorization processes, as defined within the Risk Managed Framework (RMF)
• Experience providing technical security consultation for complex, cross-domain, heterogeneous classified networked environments in collaboration with internal / external Customers, Information Technology (IT)
• Familiarity with large multi-facility networks including diverse and complex components, including Windows and Linux environments
• Experience interpreting, implementing, and assessing DISA STIGs.
• Familiarity with the execution and management of cyber incident response; preservation, containment, and eradication

The National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), DoD Special Access Program (SAP) Security Manuals, Risk Management Framework (RMF), Intelligence Community Directive (ICD-503), Joint Special Access Program (SAP) Implementation Guide (JSIG), Defense Counterintelligence Security Agency (DCSA) Assessment and Authorization Process Manual (DAAPM), associated National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

What We Offer :

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation;

healthcare, wellness, retirement and work / life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the superior benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child / adult backup care.

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The salary range for this role is 77,000 USD - 163,000 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 candidate’s 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 company’s 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.