ISSM - DoD Secret Clearance, SAP Enclave Cybersecurity

Prattwhitney; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 123,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney, part of RTX, seeks an Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) for the Government Security Compliance team in East Hartford, CT. The role reports to the SAP Enclave Cybersecurity Senior Manager and requires a DoD security clearance, NIST/NISPOM/JSIG expertise, and strong communication.

The ISSM will manage inspections, continuous monitoring, and authorization activities, aligning cybersecurity controls with program objectives and contractual requirements in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 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.
• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Associate’s degree (or 2-year technical training) and 10+ years of relevant industry experience.
• High School diploma or Military / Technical Training and 12+ years of relevant industry experience.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Security clearance

RMF/JSIG knowledge

Cybersecurity audits

Education

Advanced degree + 4+ years in related fields

Bachelor’s degree + 8+ years

Associate’s degree + 10+ years

High school diploma / Military training + 12+ years

Job description

Pratt & Whitney, part of RTX, seeks an Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) for the Government Security Compliance team in East Hartford, CT. The role reports to the SAP Enclave Cybersecurity Senior Manager and requires a DoD security clearance, NIST/NISPOM/JSIG expertise, and strong communication.

The ISSM will manage inspections, continuous monitoring, and authorization activities, aligning cybersecurity controls with program objectives and contractual requirements in a fast-paced