Classified Cybersecurity Manager (Onsite)

RTX (Raytheon); Westford (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Coll ins Aerospace in Westford, MA, seeks a Cybersecurity Manager to lead cybersecurity activities on classified information systems onsite. You will ensure risk management, compliance, and readiness for inspections, audits, and continuous monitoring, aligning security with mission goals.

Responsibilities include directing RMF processes, JSIG/DAAG guidance application, and coordinating with senior leadership to communicate risk posture and resource needs.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret security clearance on day one.
• IAM Level III certification compliant with DoD 8570/ DoD 8140 (e.g., CISSP, CISM, GSLC).
• Experience performing ISSM responsibilities for classified or controlled information systems.
• Advanced knowledge of RMF and DoD system authorization processes.
• Experience executing authorization and continuous monitoring under JSIG/DAAG guidance.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for cybersecurity across assigned classified information systems, ensuring risk management, compliance, and inspection readiness.
• Serve as senior cybersecurity authority for inspections, assessments, audits, and continuous monitoring, directing responses and closure of findings.
• Oversee system authorization activities under RMF, applying JSIG and DAAG guidance for quality artifacts and audit-ready documentation.
• Lead cybersecurity Change Control Boards and assess security impact of proposed changes.
• Communicate cybersecurity risk and status to senior leadership and Authorization Officials.

Skills

Security clearance management

RMF & DoD authorization

JSIG/DAAG experience

Leadership & mentoring

Risk assessment communication

Travel up to 20%

Education

University degree

Advanced degree

Job description

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 Sci