Security Manager - Huntsville, AL

Raytheon; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Security Program Leader in Huntsville to oversee strategic security requirements for DoD programs, ensuring compliance with government policies and RTX directives. You will lead a high-performing security team and drive cross-contract collaboration while maintaining operational excellence and readiness for audits.

The role requires 8+ years of DoD security experience, travel across RTX locations, and a valid DoD clearance pathway.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience with 8+ years in relevant roles.
• Advanced degree with 5+ years is also acceptable.
• Experience in DoD program security operations is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight of contractual security requirements for classified programs.
• Lead and develop a security team and conduct performance evaluations.
• Collaborate across contracts/programs to align security objectives with business goals.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Team leadership

Security management

Cross-functional collaboration

Policy development

JSIG compliance

Education

University degree

Advanced degree

Tools

JADE

DISS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-25

Country: United States of America

Location: US-AL-HUNTSVILLE-7745 ~ 7745 Eagle Rd ~ EAGLE

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: Top Secret

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do

• Strategic Oversight of Security Requirements: Provide strategic oversight and ensure effective implementation of contractual security requirements for assigned classified programs, ensuring compliance with U.S. Government and RTX policies while driving operational excellence.
• Leadership and Development of Security Team: Lead and manage a high-performing team of security professionals by setting strategic goals, providing mentorship, delivering advanced training, and conducting thorough performance evaluations to foster professional growth and team success and set clear expectations and provide feedback to ensure compliance.
• Cross-Contractual Security Collaboration: Serve as a senior security representative, supporting the broader security team by managing cross-contractual security requirements and driving alignment across contracts/programs to meet strategic objectives.
• Cross-Functional Alignment: Partner with personnel across functional organizations to ensure security strategies are integrated with business objectives, while maintaining full compliance with applicable U.S. Government regulations and RTX directives.
• Policy Development and Operational Excellence: Oversee the development and implementation of local Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Job Operating Instructions, and additional processes as necessary to uphold the highest standards of compliance and operational efficiency in the area of responsibility.
• JSIG Compliance Leadership: Collaborate with and provide guidance to the ISSO/ISSM on the implementation of JSIG requirements, including the development of approved sanitization procedures for hardware and test equipment, ensuring alignment with program needs.
• Secure Facility Management: Oversee the inspection, preparation for accreditation, and ongoing maintenance of secure facilities in strict compliance with ICD-705 standards, ensuring readiness for audits and operational integrity while maintaining readiness for inspections, audits, and accreditation activities.
• Ensure effective implementation of all contractual and regulatory security requirements across Huntsville production areas.
• Oversee execution of security procedures for production operations.
• Develop, update, and enforce local Standard Operating Procedures and Job Operating Instructions.
• Representation and Engagement: Serve as a senior representative for security requirements, traveling as needed to fulfill contractual obligations and support RTX business objectives, while maintaining a high standard of professionalism and expertise.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license for escorting individuals across business locations
• Travel between Raytheon business locations in the Huntsville metro area.
• Travel to other US based locations may be required.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience
• Experience in Special Program operations is required.
• Experience working within one or more critical munitions programs.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Prior experience managing large DoD Program Security organizations.
• Previous experience managing or supervising personnel.
• Experience with Microsoft Products, JADE, and DISS.
• Master’s Degree major in Business Management, Security and/or Risk Management, Government Policy, Information Management, Criminal Justice, or other related fields of study.
• Related training with Defense Security Service, Center for Development of Security Excellence or equivalent security certification programs.

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• This position is not eligible for Relocation assistance

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.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 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.