Senior Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) II - Forest, MS (Sponsor Clearance)

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.

Our cybersecurity team is seeking a Senior Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) II to support our team 100% onsite at our facility in Forest, Mississippi. The ISSO is responsible for compliance oversight, assessment, and operations of systems under their purview. They may be assigned to a single large-scale program or oversee multiple programs. Although you will not have direct reports, you will mentor a team of ISSOs to provide support and advice pertaining to day-to-day occurrences or issues.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and approving (within authority) configuration management requests
• Conducting technical and administrative assessments
• Integrating new Cybersecurity processes, procedures, and tools
• Support ISSOs and Cybersecurity Managers in the creation, review, and update of Cybersecurity documentation and other technical writing
• Oversee ISSOs to ensure implementation of policies and procedures as outlined within the Cybersecurity artifacts and governing documentation
• Conduct recurring Cybersecurity reviews on information systems in accordance with DoD Manuals, NIST Special Publications, customer directives, and company policies as applicable
• Serve as subject matter experts (SME) on a broad range of Cybersecurity topics
• Represent the Cybersecurity organization and business unit to external Cybersecurity counterparts
• Provide guidance and technical training to ISSOs across the organization
• Intermittent travel to other Raytheon locations (10-20%)

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance is required (active and existing security clearance required after day 1)
• DoD Secret clearance
• IAM Level I certification (Security+ or other)

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

Relevant Experience Considered in any combination:

• Cybersecurity, systems security, or hardening
• Information Technology
• Compliance-based auditing using the Risk Management Framework (RMF), DCSA Assessment and Authorization Process Manual (DAAPM), Joint SAP Implementation Guide (JSIG), National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), and/or non-defense regulations such as FAA, Payment Card Industry (PCI), ISO 9001 Quality Management standards, or HIPAA
• Experience working with and/or supporting computer technologies (such as: databases, operating systems, computer network hardware, software programs, hardware troubleshooting, or electronics)
• Physical security/security, police work/criminal justice, investigations, or Border Patrol
• Project or program management, office management, senior administration, or account management

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience working in DoD classified operating and/or laboratory environments
• Experience with various information system security tools that address vulnerability analysis and mitigation (e.g., Splunk, Forcepoint, Ivanti, Tenable, ACAS, HBSS, etc.)
• Familiarity with implementation of Government directives and policies derived from NIST, CNSSI, DoD, or other Government Regulatory compliance standards within a professional industry
• Experience in the execution of the Assessment & Authorization processes, as defined within the Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• Experience providing technical security consultation for complex, cross-domain, heterogeneous classified networked environments in collaboration with internal/external Customers, Information Technology (IT)
• Familiarity with large multi-facility networks including complex components, including Windows and Linux environments
• Experience interpreting, implementing, and assessing DISA STIGs
• Familiarity with the execution and management of cyber incident response; preservation, containment, and eradication

Benefits

• 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
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (payments not guaranteed and dependent on individual, business unit, and company performance)

Pay

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.

Schedule

This role is 100% onsite at our facility in Forest, Mississippi. Intermittent travel to other Raytheon locations (10-20%) may be required.