Physical Security Specialist (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Pratt & Whitney as a Physical Security Specialist in Cedar Rapids. You'll be responsible for maintaining a compliant physical security program for various program areas. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and the ability to obtain a security clearance. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, a generous 401(k), and more!

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees

Tuition reimbursement program

Student Loan Repayment Program

401(k) plan with employer matching

Employee Assistance Plan, including free counseling

Qualifications

• 12 months or less of relevant professional work experience.
• Ability to maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance.
• Working knowledge of National Industrial Security Program (NISP).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain physical security protocols and standards.
• Conduct physical security surveys and assess vulnerabilities.
• Act as Site Security Manager during construction phases.

Skills

Physical security concepts

Security compliance

Vulnerability assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Date Posted:

2025-05-16

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance:

DoD Clearance: TS/SCI

We are seeking a Physical Security Specialist to support our growing Special Access Program portfolio in Cedar Rapids. This position will be responsible for maintaining a compliant physical security program and accreditations for 30+ program areas in accordance with DoD Manual 5205.07 Volumes 1-4, NISPOM, ICD 705, and related Industrial Security Guidance Manuals or Special Program Security directives.

What You Will Do:
• Develop, implement, and maintain physical security protocols, procedures, and standards
• Conduct physical security surveys, identifying vulnerabilities and making recommendations to enhance security
• Act as Site Security Manager during construction of new/renovated program areas; provide security guidance during design and construction phases
• Prepare and maintain required documentation: Construction Security Plan, Fixed Facility Checklists, TEMPEST Checklists, Compartmented Area Checklists, Co-use/Joint-use Agreements

What You Will Learn:
• Gain knowledge on communicating with management, peers and learn how to apprises internal stakeholders of security changes in government security requirements and procedures.
• Learn the reporting and metrics standards that are needed to for leadership tracking
• Learn and ensure all standards necessary to develop and maintain a security program in compliance with government requirements are met.

Qualifications You Must Have:
• Requires a Bachelor’s degree and 12 months or less of relevant professional work experience (excluding internships).
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer:
• Ideal candidate must have working knowledge of physical security concepts and requirements supporting the National Industrial Security Program (NISP)

What we offer:
Some of our competitive benefits package includes:
• 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
• This position may be eligible for relocation
• And more!

Learn More and Apply Now!

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

Collins Aerospace, a RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.
This position is eligible for relocation.

* Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.

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

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

The salary range for this role is 55,000 USD - 107,000 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.

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