Information Systems Security Officer (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks vacation

401(k) with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

RTX is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) Level 2 for an onsite role in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Active DoD Secret clearance required on day one; U.S. citizenship required.

You will support cybersecurity operations for classified information systems and collaborate with IT, Facilities, and Industrial Security teams. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package, relocation assistance, and opportunities to contribute to audit-ready security documentation, POA&M tracking, and

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 2 years of relevant experience or an Advanced Degree.
• U.S. citizenship is required for security clearance.
• Active DoD Secret clearance required on day one.
• IAM Level I certification compliant with DoD 8570/8140.
• Experience in cybersecurity monitoring, detection, and analysis in DoD/enterprise environments.
• Knowledge of network security, logging, access controls, and incident detection.
• Ability to document findings, audit results, and response actions.
• Experience with SIEMs (Splunk preferred), IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, vulnerability scanning, and network monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Support cybersecurity implementation and maintenance of assigned information systems under ISSM guidance.
• Process and review data transfer requests ensuring security controls and authorization requirements.
• Assist with user accounts and access requests following RBAC policies.
• Perform continuous monitoring: review logs, validate controls, identify anomalies.
• Conduct system auditing and log reviews to detect policy violations or security events.
• Develop and update cybersecurity documentation, security plans, and POA&Ms for audits.
• Track and close POA&Ms from audits and monitoring activities.
• Report security issues and findings to ISSM or senior staff.
• Collaborate with IT, Facilities, and Industrial Security to apply requirements.
• Support inspections and audits with required documentation.

Skills

Cybersecurity monitoring

Log analysis

Incident detection

Documentation

Team collaboration

RBAC knowledge

Education

Bachelor degree or higher in a related field

IAM Level I/DoD 8570-8140 certification

Tools

SIEM (Splunk)

IDS/IPS

Endpoint protection

Vulnerability scanning

Network monitoring

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-11-03 Country: United States of America Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-166 ~ 855 35Th St NE ~ BLDG 166 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 Global Security Services (GSS) is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) Level 2 to support cybersecurity operations for classified and controlled information systems.

This is an onsite position based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A relocation package is available for qualified candidates.

What YOU will do:

• Support cybersecurity implementation and maintenance for assigned information systems under the guidance of the ISSM or senior ISSOs.
• Process and review data transfer requests, ensuring security controls are applied and authorization requirements are met.
• Assist with user account and access requests, verifying approvals and adherence to role-based access control policies.
• Execute continuous monitoring activities, including reviewing security logs, validating security controls, and identifying anomalies.
• Conduct system auditing and log reviews to detect policy violations, compliance issues, or potential security events.
• Develop, maintain, and update cybersecurity documentation, security plans, and authorization artifacts to support audit-ready operations.
• Track and assist in closure of Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) resulting from audits, assessments, or monitoring activities.
• Report identified security issues, audit findings, or system anomalies to the ISSM or senior cybersecurity personnel.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (IT, Facilities, Industrial Security) to ensure cybersecurity requirements are applied consistently.
• Support preparation for inspections, audits, and assessments by providing required documentation, evidence, and operational insight.
• Experience collaborating with IT or engineering teams to support investigation and remediation activities.

Qualifications YOU Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance required on day one.
• IAM Level I certification compliant with DoD 8570 / DoD 8140 (e.g., Security+, GSEC, GSLC).
• Experience performing cybersecurity monitoring, detection, and analysis activities in an enterprise or DoD environment.
• Working knowledge of cybersecurity principles, including network security, system logging, access controls, and incident detection.
• Experience analyzing security alerts, logs, and network traffic to identify anomalous or malicious activity.
• Ability to document findings, audit results, and response actions according to established procedures.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity tools such as SIEMs (Splunk preferred), IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, vulnerability scanning, and network monitoring platforms.
• Ability to follow established incident response, escalation, and continuous monitoring procedures.
• Willingness to work collaboratively in a team-based cybersecurity operations environment.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms such as Splunk for log analysis, alert triage, and event correlation.
• Exposure to vulnerability scanning tools and review of findings, with basic remediation knowledge.
• Familiarity with DoD or other regulated environments, including RMF, NIST, JSIG, NISPOM, or DAAG guidance.
• Experience supporting inspection, assessment, or audit readiness activities.
• Working knowledge of network protocols, architectures, and common attack techniques.
• Ability to identify trends or recurring issues in security events and communicate findings to senior analysts.
• Experience collaborating with IT, Facilities, or Industrial Security teams to apply cybersecurity requirements consistently.

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 68,900 USD - 131,100 USD.

This role is a U.S.-based role.

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.

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. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.