ISSM for DoD SAP Security & Compliance

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

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.