Global Security Analyst (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks vacation

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Security Operations Analyst to triage and mitigate threats, manage crises, and provide incident reporting across a broad network of security resources onsite.

The role requires the ability to obtain DoD security clearance, experience with NISP and DFARS compliance, and strong investigative support skills. You will work in a fast-paced environment and coordinate with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to obtain a DoD security clearance.
• Experience with security operations, incident management, and investigations.
• Familiarity with NISP and DFARS security standards.

Responsibilities

• Triage, analyze, and mitigate security threats in a holistic manner.
• Own and manage security crises, including dispatch, response, and reporting.
• Monitor security systems, access control, cameras, and alerting for threat resolution.
• Conduct investigations and provide evidence gathering and reporting support.
• Provide tier one/two technical security support and ensure compliance with DoD requirements.

Skills

Security operations

Crisis management

Investigative support

Technical support

Access control

Education

HS Diploma or AA/AS

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-106 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 106

Date Posted: 2026-09-04

Country: United States of America

Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-106 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 106

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. 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 after day 1

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

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 position is working onsite at our Cedar Rapids, Iowa facility.

What You Will Do

• Perform day-to-day triage, analysis, and mitigation of security threats, approached in a holistic strategic manner.
• Assume direct ownership and management of crisis (or incident), to include dispatch, response, and reporting of internal resources and local municipalities.
• Conduct real-time security operations, monitoring and response supported by a wide network of security access points, alarms, cameras and application resources leveraged to identify, respond, and support threat resolution.
• Manage access control, camera surveillance and intrusion detection management.
• Monitor fire system monitoring, imminent threat and mass notification.
• Drive continuous improvement of standard operating procedures as the environment changes.
• Provide quality resolution to assigned projects as delegated by leadership.
• Provide investigative support by undertaking administrative and evidence gathering functions, to include reporting and security technology output analysis and retention.
• Provide tier one/two technical support in security technology and service solutions.
• Provide compliant NISP and NIST (DFARS) security services and solutions.
• Handle highly confidential and sensitive information.
• Operate as able to be self-direct and motivated in a team oriented, collaborative environment.
• Stay detail-oriented and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced high pressure environment.
• Work irregular hours, weekends and holidays, and peer backfills when needed.
• Influence and interact across a matrix organizational structure.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires HS Diploma or AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.
• Must be capable of obtaining a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Security Clearance.
• Experience with standard software applications for communications, productivity, and presentation.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience in physical security principles and/or applications such as access control, camera surveillance, intrusion detection, and visitor management.
• Experience in investigations or investigative support roles.
• Experience in incident and crisis management.

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 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!

Operations, Supply Chain and EH&S

The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE

• Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to 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.

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 43,400 USD - 82,600 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.