Information Systems Security Officer (Onsite)

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-Th St NE BLDG 166

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: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

Collins Aerospace Global Security Services (GSS) is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) Level 2 to support cybersecurity operations for classified and controlled information systems.

In this role you will perform ISSO-level activities under the guidance of senior ISSOs and the ISSM helping to ensure systems remain compliant audit-ready and aligned with program requirements. You will assist with continuous monitoring system auditing inspection readiness and risk identification while supporting data transfers and user access requests in accordance with security policies and authorization boundaries.

This role provides a strong intermediate-level opportunity in cybersecurity offering exposure to operational monitoring regulatory compliance and technical aspects of system security in a high-assurance environment. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to help apply cybersecurity controls consistently across technical physical and operational environments.

**This is an onsite position based in Cedar Rapids Iowa. A relocation package is available for qualified candidates.

What YOU will do:

• Support cybersecurity implementation and maintenance for assigned information systems under the guidance of the ISSM or senior ISSOs.
• Process and review data transfer requests ensuring security controls are applied and authorization requirements are met.
• Assist with user account and access requests verifying approvals and adherence to role-based access control policies.
• Execute continuous monitoring activities including reviewing security logs validating security controls and identifying anomalies.
• Conduct system auditing and log reviews to detect policy violations compliance issues or potential security events.
• Develop maintain and update cybersecurity documentation security plans and authorization artifacts to support audit-ready operations.
• Track and assist in closure of Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) resulting from audits assessments or monitoring activities.
• Report identified security issues audit findings or system anomalies to the ISSM or senior cybersecurity personnel.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (IT Facilities Industrial Security) to ensure cybersecurity requirements are applied consistently.
• Support preparation for inspections audits and assessments by providing required documentation evidence and operational insigh
• Experience collaborating with IT or engineering teams to support investigation and remediation activities.

Qualifications YOU Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field.
• 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 (e.g. Security GSEC GSLC).
• Experience performing cybersecurity monitoring detection and analysis activities in an enterprise or DoD environment.
• Working knowledge of cybersecurity principles including network security system logging access controls and incident detection.
• Experience analyzing security alerts logs and network traffic to identify anomalous or malicious activity.
• Ability to document findings audit results and response actions according to established procedures.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity tools such as SIEMs (Splunk preferred) IDS/IPS endpoint protection vulnerability scanning and network monitoring platforms.
• Ability to follow established incident response escalation and continuous monitoring procedures.
• Willingness to work collaboratively in a team-based cybersecurity operations environment.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms such as Splunk for log analysis alert triage and event correlation.
• Exposure to vulnerability scanning tools and review of findings with basic remediation knowledge.
• Familiarity with DoD or other regulated environments including RMF NIST JSIG NISPOM or DAAG guidance.
• Experience supporting inspection assessment or audit readiness activities.
• Working knowledge of network protocols architectures and common attack techniques.
• Ability to identify trends or recurring issues in security events and communicate findings to senior analysts.
• Experience collaborating with IT Facilities or Industrial Security teams to apply cybersecurity requirements consistently.

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits packages include:

• 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 insurancecritical illnessinsurance 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!

Learn More & Apply Now!

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 youll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customers succeed today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge Join our mission today.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

* 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 thats redefining aerospace every day.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process candidates may be asked to attendselect 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 68900 USD - 131100 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 candidates 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 companys 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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