Information System Security Officer; ISSO - Tewksbury, MA

Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

We are seeking an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to support our cybersecurity team in Tewksbury, Massachusetts, working 100% onsite.

Location:

Tewksbury, Massachusetts.

Employment Type:

Onsite. U.S. Citizenship required. Active Secret-level U.S. government issued security clearance required on day 1.

• Ensure system compliance, auditing, and security plan development.
• Deliver information systems security education and awareness.
• Assist in investigating information system security violations and prepare reports specifying corrective and preventative actions.
• Collaborate routinely with facility security team, program personnel, and government representatives.
• Perform security sustainment activities including hardware change management, software change management, account management, media protection, user interface, file transfers, etc.

Important Note: 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.

• University degree and minimum two years of prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field.
• Relevant experience in cybersecurity, systems security or hardening.
• Experience with IT 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 HIPAA.
• Experience with physical security, police work, criminal justice, investigations, or border patrol project or program management, office management, senior administration, or account management.
• Experience working in DoD classified operating and/or laboratory environments.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity Risk Management Framework (RMF) and compliance as stipulated by NISPOM/DAAPM, JSIG, ICD 503, STIGs and associated NIST publications.
• Experience with audit reviews such as physical security, network and system event logs, password administration, file access privileges, etc.
• Familiarity with the execution and management of cyber incident response – preservation, containment, and eradication.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Self-motivated and possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills, particularly in documenting evaluation results.
• Customer-focused, adaptable and willing to work varying assignments.
• Completion of National Industrial Security Program cybersecurity training courses available at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

• 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, holidays.
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (depending on level and collective-bargaining agreement).
• Salary range: $68,900 - $131,100 USD per year.
• Relocation assistance not 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 or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action 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.