Classified Cybersecurity Manager (Onsite)

RTX Corporation; Westford (MA); Presencial; USD 108 000 - 205 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

3 weeks vacation

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Life insurance

Short/Long-term disability

Resumo da oferta

RTX Corporation seeks a Cybersecurity Manager to lead cybersecurity efforts for classified information systems. You will oversee RMF authorization, continuous monitoring, and inspection readiness, while directing the preparation of artifacts and POA&Ms.

Manage a team, drive risk posture improvements, and align security with program goals. Responsibilities include leading CCBs, communicating status to leadership, and ensuring audit-ready documentation.

Qualificações

• University degree required with 8+ years' experience; advanced degree preferred.
• Active DoD Secret clearance required from day one.
• Experience managing ISSM duties for classified systems.
• Knowledge of RMF, JSIG, NISPOM, and DAAG guidance.

Responsabilidades

• Provide leadership for cybersecurity activities across classified systems.
• Direct RMF authorization, continuous monitoring, and ATO processes.
• Lead CCBs and assess security impact of changes.
• Communicate risk and status to senior leadership regularly.
• Mentor and develop cybersecurity personnel and ensure training compliance.

Conhecimentos

RMF knowledge

DS/audit readiness

ISSM responsibilities

DoD 8570/8140 (CISSP/CISM)

Security clearance management

Leadership

Communication to leadership

Change Control Boards

Formação académica

University Degree

Advanced Degree

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Date Posted: 2026-10-19 Country: United States of America Location: US-MA-WESTFORD-WFD7 ~ 7 Technology Park Dr ~ BLDG 7 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 Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Cybersecurity Manager provides tactical leadership and oversight for cybersecurity professionals supporting classified and controlled information systems across assigned programs. This role is accountable for the effective execution of system authorization, continuous monitoring, inspection readiness, and risk management activities. The Cybersecurity Manager supervises and develops cybersecurity personnel while ensuring disciplined implementation of security processes, high-quality authorization artifacts, and sustained operational compliance. Responsibilities include overseeing the application and maintenance of cybersecurity requirements in accordance with applicable government frameworks and guidance, including RMF, JSIG, NIST publications, NISPOM, and the DCSA Assessment and Authorization Guide (DAAG). Through direct oversight of team activities, review of authorization documentation, and validation of control implementation, the manager ensures consistent assessment practices and sustained inspection readiness across supported programs.

This is on-site position in Westford, MA

What YOU will do:

Provide leadership and oversight for cybersecurity activities across assigned classified information systems, ensuring effective risk management, sustained compliance, and inspection readiness. Serve as the senior cybersecurity authority for inspections, assessments, audits, and continuous monitoring, directing preparation, execution, response efforts, and timely closure of findings and POA&Ms. Oversee and validate system authorization activities under RMF, including application of JSIG and DAAG guidance where applicable, ensuring quality authorization artifacts and audit‑ready documentation. Lead cybersecurity Change Control Boards (CCBs) and evaluate proposed system changes for security impact, authorization implications, and risk posture. Assess and communicate cybersecurity risks to senior leadership and Authorizing Officials, translating technical issues into mission, cost, and operational impact. Integrate cybersecurity requirements into program execution by partnering with Program Managers and cross‑functional stakeholders to align security with mission objectives. Directly manage cybersecurity personnel, including performance evaluations, goal setting, coaching, corrective guidance, and accountability for execution quality. Develop team capability through mentoring, structured development planning, certification progression, and required training compliance. Balance workloads and allocate resources across supported programs to meet operational demands and inspection timelines. Prepare and deliver cybersecurity status briefings summarizing authorization posture, inspection readiness, risk trends, resource needs, and overall team performance.

Qualifications YOU Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• U.S. Citizen - 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.
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance on day one.
• IAM Level III certification compliant with DoD 8570 / DoD 8140 (e.g., CISSP, CISM, GSLC).
• Demonstrated experience performing ISSM responsibilities for classified or controlled information systems.
• Advanced knowledge of RMF and DoD system authorization processes, including experience executing authorization and continuous monitoring activities under JSIG and/or DAAG guidance.
• Working knowledge of cybersecurity regulations, contractual security requirements, and DD Form 254 interpretation.
• Experience supporting inspections, assessments, and audit activities within classified environments.
• Proven ability to assess cybersecurity risk and communicate authorization status and risk posture effectively to leadership.
• Willingness to travel domestically up to 20% in support of other company facilities.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Experience serving as the primary ISSM for SAP and/or DoD collateral systems with demonstrated ownership of authorization posture.
• Proven experience owning ATOs and driving POA&Ms closure to verified completion and sustained compliance.
• Experience mentoring ISSOs or senior cybersecurity personnel, including providing technical oversight and quality review of authorization artifacts.
• Experience leading or governing Change Control Boards (CCBs) within classified environments.
• Experience collaborating across cross‑functional stakeholders and enterprise cybersecurity organizations to align security execution with program objectives.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience briefing senior leadership on authorization status, inspection readiness, and risk posture.

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate. employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student Loan Repayment Program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Autism Benefit.
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program.
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits.
• Bright Horizons, child, and elder care services.
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program.
• And more!

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today. WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

* Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role. Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings. At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on‑site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 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.

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 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.

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RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry‑leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.