Site Lead - Information Systems Security Manager; ISSM - Andover, MA

Date Posted:

Country:
United States of America

Location:

US-MA-ANDOVER-AN5 ~ 356 Lowell St ~ AN5 BRISTOL BLDG

Position:
Onsite

U.S. Citizenship required. Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. Security Clearance Type:
Secret. Current Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required on day 1.

At RTX, the world’s largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems.

Our cybersecurity team is seeking a Site Lead and Information System Security Manager (ISSM) to support our classified computing environments 100% onsite at our facility in Andover, Massachusetts. This is the ISSM of record for all information systems within the site, responsible for leading a layered team providing cybersecurity support across multiple security environments.

• ISSM of record for all information systems within the site, appointed in writing by Cybersecurity leadership to the Cognizant Security Agency (CSA)
• Focal point of contact for partnering departments and customers at the site level
• Participate in interdepartmental projects and provide counsel on cybersecurity policy and procedures
• Senior manager with direct supervision of front‑line managers
• Train and mentor subordinates, providing recurring performance feedback
• Interface with internal and external security personnel, customers, management, and U.S. Government representatives
• Conduct training, briefings, and presentations for multiple levels of the business
• Business travel as needed up to 20%
• Perform other duties as assigned by the cybersecurity leadership team
• Within six months of hire date, obtain and maintain a Security professional certification commensurate with a DoD 8570.01‑M IAM level III credential (CISSP, CISM, GSLC, or CCISO) if not already held

• University degree with 10 years of experience in cybersecurity, systems security or hardening, or an advanced degree with 7 years of relevant experience.
• Relevant experience includes any combination of: cybersecurity, systems security or hardening, information technology, network security and/or systems security (architecture, topology, protocols, components, principles), configuration and/or auditing of operating systems, and compliance-based auditing using RMF, DCSA Assessment and Authorization Process Manual (DAAPM), Joint SAP Implementation Guide (JSIG), National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), SNAC guides, Nessus, SCAP, ICD‑503, ACAS, and non‑defense regulations such as FAA, PCI, ISO 9001, and HIPAA.
• Physical security/security, police work/criminal justice, investigations, or Border Patrol project or program management, or account management.
• Experience leading direct reports and managing and mentoring teams.
• IAM Level I certification (Security+ or other).

• Experience in executing leadership and managerial duties (performance development, career coaching, mentoring, training, resource management, budget management).
• Experience in the oversight and execution of Assessment & Authorization processes (Certification & Accreditation) as defined in JSIG/RMF.
• Experience managing Information System’s (IS) incident response and administrative inquiries/investigations in collaboration with the Investigations department.
• Experience in continuous monitoring/improvement programs (self‑inspections, security control assessments, training, log management systems, automated inventory utilities).
• Ability to provide technical security expertise and oversight for complex, cross‑domain, heterogeneous classified networked environments with internal/external customers, IT, and other business units.
• Experience with special test equipment (STE) and/or platform IT.
• Knowledge of Unix, Linux, Solaris, IRIX, SUSE, and Mac operating systems.
• Experience developing Basis of Estimates (BOE) and contract negotiations with customers.
• Professional engagements with internal and external customers (AOs, DAOs, SCAs, Program Managers) and negotiating controls/requirements with government.
• Experience…