Cybersecurity ISSM Leader (Onsite) @ RTX

Cyber Crime; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Cybersecurity Manager to oversee cybersecurity regulations for classified programs. The role involves managing a cybersecurity team, ensuring compliance with U.S. Department of Defense regulations, and developing necessary policies. This position is onsite in Cedar Rapids, IA, with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees

Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement program

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Employee Assistance Plan

Adoption Assistance

Qualifications

• Typically requires University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field with 5 years of experience.
• Active Secret Security Clearance required.
• Experience as a direct supervisor or manager of people.

Responsibilities

• Manage execution of cybersecurity program for the Mission System portfolio.
• Lead team responsible for cybersecurity compliance management.
• Develop and implement policies, plans, procedures, and standards for information systems.

Skills

Problem Solving

Team Management

Cybersecurity Compliance

Education

University Degree

Advanced Degree

DoD 8570 IAM Level III

Job description

HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA, United States

RTX

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Date Posted:

2025-06-11

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA

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:

DoD Clearance: Secret

The Cybersecurity Manager position will lead and manage all aspects of Cybersecurity for the classified programs at the Collins Aerospace Cedar Rapids, IA facility in compliance with applicable U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) security laws and regulations. This position also leads, develops, and mentors a talented group of cybersecurity professionals who support these programs. Responsibilities include cybersecurity requirements stipulated by various United States government documents, including but not limited to RMF, JSIG, NIST, NISPOM, DAAPM, and associated NIST documents.

**This position is onsite in Cedar Rapids, IA, and a relocation package is available if needed.**

What YOU will do:

• Manage the execution of the cybersecurity program governing the Mission System portfolio at the Cedar Rapids site in compliance with applicable U.S. government laws, regulations, and policies.

• Manage a team of experienced cybersecurity professionals responsible for the day-to-day cybersecurity compliance management, vulnerability mitigation, incident response , monitoring, auditing, training, and troubleshooting.

• Develop, implement, and update policies, plans, procedures, and standards that apply to all information systems within the relevant purview.

• Effectively counsel and coordinate with U.S. government offices, internal engineering and program-specific customers, and other 3rd parties on matters associated with government cybersecurity compliance.

• Mentor reporting team members on professional development, performance, and competencies.

• Lead, monitor, and support projects involving classified information system focus from a cybersecurity compliance perspective.

• Able to perform responsibilities associated with the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) and Information System Security Officer (ISSO) roles if necessary.

Qualifications you must have:

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

• DoD 8570 IAM Level III professional certification.

• Typically requires University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience.

• An active Secret Security Clearance or current Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) is required.

• Able to resolve complex, difficult problems.

• Experience as a direct supervisor or manager of people.

• Must be willing to travel domestically – Minimum travel (10-20%), generally supporting other company facilities.

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• 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 illnessinsurance, 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.

• Relocation Eligibility

• And more!

Learn More & Apply Now!

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.

* 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.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 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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