Date Posted:2025-10-06Country:United States of AmericaLocation:HMA03: ISR Systems - Westford HO 7 Technology Park Drive, Westford, MA, 01886 USAPosition Role Type:OnsiteU.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: DoD Clearance: Top SecretCollins Aerospace is seeking an Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) who strives for excellence and has a passion to be part of a team that strengthens our nation and improves the security of our world.  Collins Aerospace work environment is passionate, highly collaborative and provides engineers with the freedom to strengthen and expand their skills, explore new and creative ideas, and work closely with our nation’s finest service members all while embracing integrity, innovation, and work-life balance.As the site ISSM you will own the end-to-end Cybersecurity Program for all classified and controlled information systems at our Westford, MA facility. You will partner with Program Management, Engineering, and the Cognizant Security Agency (DCSA) obtain and sustain ATO on schedule, mentor a growing ISSO team, and keep our environment audit ready every day.**This is an ONSITE position at our Westford, MA Location**What YOU will do:<ul><li>Lead RMF/JSIG/DAAPM execution — architect secure solutions, prepare authorization packages, brief Security Control Assessments, and drive POA&amp;M closure.</li><li>Own continuous monitoring — vulnerability &amp; patch management (ACAS/Nessus, SCAP, STIGs), log analysis (Splunk), account management, media control, incident response, and annual self-inspection.</li><li>Develop people &amp; process — coach ISSOs, refine SOPs, track metrics, and present status to senior leadership and customers.</li><li>Interface with external stakeholders — act as the single voice to DCSA, SAPCO, and other Cognizant Security Agencies for all cybersecurity matters.</li></ul>Qualifications YOU Must Have: <ul><li>U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.</li><li>U.S. government issued Secret security clearance required prior to start date.</li><li>Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience.</li><li>5 years in DoD/IC Cybersecurity as ISSM or IAM-III equivalent (CISSP, CISM, GSLC).;</li><li>Proven delivery of ATO for SAP or SCI systems; prior Enterprise ISSM experience.</li></ul>Qualifications We Prefer:<ul><li>Proven leadership of multi-disciplinary teams and successful ATO delivery for SAP or SCI systems</li><li>Expert knowledge of NISPOM (32 CFR 117), JSIG, RMF (NIST 800-37/-53), ICD-503, and DAAPM, oversight/execution of A&amp;A processes.</li><li>Experience with DevSecOps pipelines, Zero Trust architecture, and Identity Access Management.</li><li>Experience executing DISA STIG/SRG hardening across Linux and Windows.</li><li>Background in network/systems security (architecture, topology, protocols, components, principles).</li><li>Hands-on with ACAS, SCAP, STIG Viewer, DISA SRGs, and SIEM/Vulnerability Tools SPLUNK, NESSUS etc.</li><li>Master’s in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related engineering field.</li><li>CISSP-ISSEP / ISSMP or PMP.</li></ul>What We Offer:Some of our competitive benefits package includes:  <ul><li>Medical, dental, and vision insurance.</li><li>Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.</li><li>Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate. employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.</li><li>Tuition reimbursement program.</li><li>Student Loan Repayment Program.</li><li>Life insurance and disability coverage.</li><li>Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.</li><li>Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.</li><li>Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning.</li><li>Adoption Assistance.         </li><li>Autism Benefit.</li><li>Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.</li><li>Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program.</li><li>Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits.</li><li>Bright Horizons, child, and elder care services.</li><li>Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program.</li><li> And more! </li></ul>Learn More &amp; Apply Now!team. Join Collins Aerospace to help us revolutionize the aerospace industry today!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.* 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.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 101,000 USD - 203,000 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. 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