Information System Security Manager (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney Government Security Compliance (GSC) cybersecurity team seeks an Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) to support our East Hartford, CT team. The role emphasizes RMF/JSIG, NIST guidance, and security program leadership for SAP enclaves with DoD-level requirements.

You will collaborate with program managers and government authorities to ensure secure operations, maintain authorization, and drive action on POA&Ms while communicating effectively with senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree or equivalent combination with 4+ years in cybersecurity/IT for classified programs.
• DoD 8570 IAM Level II certification mandatory, with ability to upgrade to Level III within 6 months.
• Active US Government Security Clearance, SECRET level or higher.
• Strong written and verbal communication and ability to interact with leadership.

Responsibilities

• Achieve information system security objectives and manage risk for all IS under purview.
• Lead inspections, assessments, audits, and continuous monitoring to maintain authorization readiness.
• Work with Program Managers to integrate cybersecurity requirements into programs and decision-making.
• Investigate security incidents and prepare corrective action reports.
• Review and approve configuration management requests within authority.
• Coordinate with government Security Control Assessors and Authorizing Officials when authorization is required.
• Maintain RMF-based authorization artifacts and compliance documentation.
• Develop cybersecurity documentation and technical writing as needed.
• Maintain DD 254 awareness and ensure alignment with mission objectives.
• Develop and close POA&Ms from inspections and assessments.
• Identify, assess, and communicate cybersecurity risk to senior leadership.

Skills

Cybersecurity

RMF

NIST SP 800-53

DoD 8570 IAM Level II

Security clearance

Communication

Leadership

Education

Advanced degree

Bachelor's degree

Associate’s degree or 2-year training

Tools

Splunk

Symantec

Ivanti

Tenable

ACAS

HBSS

Job description

Location: US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ETC ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ETC

Date Posted: 2026-08-19

Country: United States of America

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

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.

Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do

The Pratt & Whitney Government Security Compliance (GSC) cybersecurity team is seeking an Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) to support our team in East Hartford, Connecticut. The successful candidate will report directly to the Special Access Programs (SAP) Enclave Cybersecurity Senior Manager and adherence with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publications, customer directives, and company policies as applicable all National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) Chapter 8, and the Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide (JSIG) policies. We are looking for people with initiative, creativity, adaptability, strong written and verbal skills, strong analytical skills and attention to detail; creative troubleshooting skills; possess excellent judgment and professional maturity; have multi-tasking abilities and a client focus; and work effectively in a time sensitive and dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure information system(s) security objectives are achieved and organizational risk is effectively managed for all Information Systems (IS) under purview.
• Serve as the primary cybersecurity authority for inspections, assessments, audits, and continuous monitoring, leading preparation, execution, and response activities to maintain authorization and inspection readiness.
• Engage with Program Managers to integrate cybersecurity requirements into program execution, schedules, and decision-making, and to address risk impacts to cost, scope, and mission delivery.
• Investigate information system security violations and prepare reports specifying corrective and preventative actions.
• Review and approve, within authority, configuration management requests.
• Communicate with government Security Control Assessors (SCA) and Authorizing Officials (AO) when authorization is required. Know the difference between those two responsibilities.
• Execute and maintain system authorization using the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and applicable guidance, including the JSIG for SAP systems.
• Support the creation, review and update of cybersecurity documentation and other technical writing.
• Maintain awareness and working knowledge of DD Form 254s and contractual security requirements, ensuring cybersecurity controls, inspection scope, and authorization boundaries align with approved mission and program objectives.
• Develop, manage, and drive closure of Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) resulting from inspections, assessments, and continuous monitoring activities.
• Develop, maintain, and validate cybersecurity plans, authorization artifacts, and compliance documentation to support audit-ready operations.
• Identify, assess, and communicate cybersecurity risk including Security Impact Analysis (SIA) to senior leadership and AOs, including the impact of system changes, vulnerabilities, inspection findings, and authorization conditions.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Advanced degree and 4+ years of combined experience in Systems Administration, Systems Engineering, Security/Cybersecurity, Info-Tech/Networking, or Management role supporting classified programs or government regulated environment; OR Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of relevant industry experience; OR Associate’s degree (or 2-year technical training) and 10+ years of relevant industry experience; OR High School diploma or Military / Technical Training and 12+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Current DoD 8570 IAM Level II certification (Security+, CGRC, CISM) with the ability to acquire IAM Level III certification (GSLC, CISSP, CISSM, or other) within 6 months
• Active US Government Security Clearance, SECRET level or higher.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Program Management, Government authorities and Executive level leadership.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Active US Government TOP SECRET level security clearance with previous SAP experience
• DoD 8570 IAM Level III certification (GSLC, CISSP, CISSM, or other)
• Experience working in DoD classified Special Operating Programs and/or laboratory environments
• Experience with information system security and monitoring tools (i.e. Splunk, Symantec, Ivanti, Tenable, ACAS, HBSS, etc.)
• Experience providing technical security consultation for complex, cross-domain, heterogeneous classified networked environments in collaboration with internal/external Customers
• Familiarity with large multi-facility networks including various complex components, including Windows and Linux environments
• Experience with interpreting, implementing, and assessing security hardening guides & tools (DISA STIGs/SCAP)
• Familiarity with the execution and management of cyber incident response; preservation, containment, and eradication

What is my Role Type?

In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is:

• Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance workers, as they are essential to the development of our engines.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

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.