Information Systems Security Officer (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) plan with employer and

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Life insurance and disability coverage

Job summary

Collins Aerospace Global Security Services (GSS) seeks an Information Systems Security Officer to lead cybersecurity for SIPRNet systems onsite in Largo, FL. The role emphasizes audits, CORA readiness, and documentation to ensure continuous inspection readiness.

Required DoD security clearance and 5+ years of DoD/enterprise security monitoring experience, with RMF/NIST guidance familiarity and SIEM expertise (Splunk).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, CS, IT, or related field.
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance required on day one.
• 5+ years of cybersecurity monitoring, auditing, and continuous monitoring experience in an enterprise/DoD environment.
• Experience with RMF, JSIG, NIST, NISPOM guidance.

Responsibilities

• Lead ISSO for SIPRNet information systems and coordinate cybersecurity activities.
• Prepare systems for inspections and CORA readiness with compliant documentation and controls.
• Review data transfers and user access per policies and contracts.
• Conduct advanced auditing and log analysis to identify risks and mitigations.
• Develop and maintain authorization artifacts and compliance reports.

Skills

Cybersecurity monitoring

Log analysis

SIEM (Splunk)

Access control

Change Control Boards

Incident response

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity / Computer Science / Information Technology

Advanced degree in a related field

IAM Level I certification (DoD 8570/8140)

Tools

SIEM (Splunk)

ACAS / Tenable / vulnerability scanning tools

RMF, JSIG, NIST, NISPOM guidance tools

Job description

Collins Aerospace Global Security Services (GSS) is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to support cybersecurity operations for classified and controlled information systems.

This position is onsite in Largo, FL.

Location: US-FL-LARGO-382SS ~ 7887 Bryan Dairy Rd. ~ BLDG 100

Position Role Type: Onsite

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead ISSO for assigned SIPRNet information systems, coordinating ISSO-level cybersecurity activities across the system.
• Prepare systems for inspections, audits, and assessments by ensuring documentation, controls, and processes are compliant and DCSA & Cyber Operational Readiness Assessment (CORA) inspection-ready.
• Review and approve data transfers and user access requests within assigned scope, ensuring adherence to security policies, authorization boundaries, and contractual requirements.
• Conduct advanced system auditing and log analysis to identify trends, recurring issues, and potential security risks, and recommend mitigations to the ISSM.
• Develop, validate, and maintain cybersecurity documentation, authorization artifacts, and compliance reports to ensure systems remain audit-ready.
• Manage and track Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) within ISSO responsibility, ensuring timely remediation of findings from inspections, audits, or continuous monitoring.
• Participate in Change Control Boards (CCBs), reviewing proposed system changes for security impact, authorization implications, and risk considerations on SIPRNet.
• Maintain DISA, DCSA, DoD, CSSP, and SIPRNet connection requirements, including tracking changes that could affect authorization or connection status.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (IT, Facilities, Industrial Security) and enterprise cybersecurity stakeholders to ensure consistent application of ISSO responsibilities across technical and operational environments.
• Monitor system metrics, vulnerability trends, and continuous monitoring data on DoD and SIPRNet Cybersecurity Service Provider (CCSP) platforms to support risk reporting and operational decision‑making.
• Experienced analyzing ACAS/Tenable vulnerability scans, coordinate remediation, validate closure, and identify recurring vulnerability trends or risks requiring ISSM escalation.
• Support and coordinate SIPRNet cybersecurity incident response, in accordance for DoD and SIPRNet CSSP reporting requirements.
• Communicate system security posture, inspection readiness, and ISSO‑level findings to the ISSM and other senior cybersecurity personnel.
• Coordinate with the assigned Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP) for continuous monitoring, alert review, incident escalation, vulnerability identification, and resolution.
• CORA Readiness: Lead ongoing Command Cyber Readiness Assessment (CORA) preparation, including pre‑assessment activities, evidence/artifact validation, technical control reviews, remediation tracking, and coordination with system stakeholders to maintain continuous inspection readiness.
• Perform advance review of SIEM and Comply to Connect tools to identify anomalous or unauthorized activity, investigate trends, and coordinate findings with the CSSP and ISSM.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.
• U.S. Citizen - 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.
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance required on day one.
• IAM Level I certification compliant with DoD 8570 / DoD 8140.
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience performing cybersecurity monitoring, detection, auditing, and continuous monitoring activities in an enterprise or DoD environment.
• Working knowledge of cybersecurity principles, including network security, system logging, access management, and incident detection.
• Experience analyzing security alerts, logs, and network traffic to identify anomalous or malicious activity and escalation appropriately.
• Ability to document findings, audit results, and response actions in accordance with established procedures.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity tools such as SIEMs (Splunk preferred), IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, vulnerability scanning, and network monitoring platforms.
• Experience participating in Change Control Boards (CCBs) and reviewing proposed system changes for security impact and risk.
• Ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support secure operations and maintain audit‑ready systems.
• Familiarity with DoD or other regulated environments, including RMF, JSIG, NIST, NISPOM, and DAAG guidance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Advanced experience using SIEM platforms such as Splunk for log analysis, alert triage, event correlation, and reporting.
• Working knowledge of enterprise network protocols, architectures, and advanced attack techniques.
• Experience supporting inspection and assessment readiness, including trend analysis of security events and POA&M tracking.
• Exposure to vulnerability management processes and tools, including evaluation of findings and mitigation tracking.
• Ability to analyze system metrics, identify trends, and communicate risk and mitigation strategies to senior analysts or leadership.
• Experience coordinating with IT, Facilities, and Industrial Security teams to ensure consistent application of cybersecurity controls.

Benefits

• 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 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD.

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.

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.