Classified Cybersecurity Manager (Onsite) (Top Secret Clearance)

Prattwhitney; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off (vacation)

401(k) retirement plan with employer-m

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA, seeks a Cybersecurity Manager to lead activities across classified information systems, ensuring risk management, inspection readiness, and compliant authorization artifacts. You will oversee RMF implementations, direct CCBs, and advise leaders on security posture and POA&Ms.

A Top Secret clearance is required. The role emphasizes leadership of cybersecurity personnel, mentoring, training, and cross-functional collaboration to align security with mission

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree with 5+ years.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for cybersecurity activities across classified information systems, ensuring risk management and inspection readiness.
• Serve as senior cybersecurity authority for inspections, assessments, audits, and continuous monitoring with timely closure of findings and POA&Ms.
• Oversee system authorization activities under RMF, applying JSIG and DAAG guidance for quality artifacts and audit-ready documentation.
• Lead cybersecurity Change Control Boards (CCBs) and evaluate security impact of proposed changes.
• Communicate cybersecurity risks to senior leadership and Authorizing Officials, translating issues into mission and cost impact.
• Integrate cybersecurity requirements with program execution by partnering with Program Managers and stakeholders.
• Directly manage cybersecurity personnel, including performance evaluations and development planning.
• Develop team capability through mentoring, certifications, and training compliance.
• Balance workloads and allocate resources to meet inspection timelines.
• Prepare and deliver cybersecurity status briefings on authorization posture and risks.

Skills

Cybersecurity leadership

RMF

JSIG/DAAG guidance

DoD 8570 IAM III

Inspection readiness

POA&Ms management

Risk management

Education

University Degree

Advanced Degree

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-10

Country: United States of America

Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-121 ~ 350 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 121

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: Top 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 an onsite position in Cedar Rapids, IA.

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 minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Active DoD Top 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&M 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.

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!

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.

Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms. 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.