Information System Security Officer; ISSO

Date Posted:  Country:
United States of America

Location:

US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-RTRC A ~ 411 Silver Ln ~ RTRC A 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 Type:
DoD Clearance:
Secret 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. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can.

Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The RTX Technology Research Center (RTRC) Government Security Compliance (GSC) team is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to support our team in East Hartford, Connecticut. The successful candidate will report directly to the Facility Security Officer and work closely with the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) in adherence with NIST Special Publications, customer directives, and company policies as well as applicable NISPOM Chapter 8, DAAG, and JSIG policies.

We are looking for people with initiative, creativity, adaptability, strong written and verbal skills, strong analytical skills and attention to detail; creative troubleshooting skills; possess excellent judgment and professional maturity; have multi-tasking abilities and a client focus; and work effectively in a time sensitive and dynamic environment. While the role will begin as support for collateral classified only, it will develop into a Special Access Program (SAP) ISSO role as well with room for advancement.

• You Must Have Typically requires: A University Degree or minimum 5 years experience in Systems Administration, Systems Engineering, Security/Cybersecurity, Info-Tech/Networking, or Management role supporting classified programs or government regulated environment; or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience Current IAM Level I certification (Security+ or other) Active US Government Security Clearance, SECRET level or higher.
• We Prefer Active US Government TOP SECRET level security clearance.
• 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 various 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.

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