Senior Information System Security Officer; ISSO - Goleta, CA Eligible

Senior Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

Location:

Goleta, California

Active and transferable DoD Secret clearance required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is mandatory to obtain a security clearance.

• Assess and monitor system compliance, audit, and develop security plans while providing information systems security education and awareness.
• Investigate security violations and prepare reports detailing corrective and preventative actions.
• Review and approve configuration management requests within authority.
• Conduct technical and administrative assessments.
• Integrate new cybersecurity processes, procedures, and tools.
• Support creation, review, and update of cybersecurity documentation and other technical writing.

• University degree or equivalent experience with a minimum of 5 years prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years’ experience.
• Current IAM Level I certification (e.g., Security+).
• Relevant experience (any combination):
  • Cybersecurity, systems security, or hardening.
  • Information Technology.
  • Compliance-based auditing using RMF, DCSA DAAPM, JSIG, NISPOM, or non‑defense regulations such as FAA, PCI, ISO 9001, or HIPAA.
  • Experience with databases, operating systems, network hardware, software, troubleshooting, or electronics.
  • Physical security, police work, investigations, or Border Patrol.
  • Project or program management, office management, senior administration, or account management.

• Experience in DoD classified operating or laboratory environments.
• Experience with security tools for vulnerability analysis and mitigation (e.g., Splunk, Forcepoint, Ivanti, Tenable, ACAS, HBSS).
• Familiarity with implementation of NIST, CNSSI, DoD, or other government regulatory compliance standards.
• Experience with RMF assessment and authorization processes.
• Technical security consultation for complex, cross‑domain, classified networked environments.
• Knowledge of large multi‑facility networks, including Windows and Linux environments.
• Experience interpreting, implementing, and assessing DISA STIGs.
• Experience with cyber incident response, preservation, containment, and eradication.

Salary range: 95,500 USD – 181,700 USD (good faith estimate).

Benefits may include 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 depend on the business unit and collective‑bargaining agreement.

Annual incentive compensation programs are available at some levels and may be contingent on performance and employment agreement.

Relocation assistance is available.

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, 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.