Date Posted:2026-09-28
Country:United States of America
Location:US-TX-RICHARDSON-461 ~ 3200 E Renner Rd ~ RENNER BLDG 461
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 Type: DoD Clearance: Secret
Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1
Our team in Richardson, Texas is seeking an Information System Security Manager (ISSM). The Information Systems Security Manager 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.
Must have knowledge regarding National Industrial Security Operating Manual (NISPOM) and related documentation such as:
- Baseline Technical Security Configuration Standards,
- Defense Counter-Intelligence Security Agency (DCSA)
- Assessment and Authorization Process Manual (DAAPM)
- Customer/contract specific Cybersecurity regulations.
- Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide (JSIG)
**This is onsite position in Richardson, TX**What You Will Do:- ISSMs are required to maintain IAM Level III certification commensurate with their role as required by DoDD 8140 (8570).
- Complete all DCSA and Collins Aerospace required training within 6 months of appointment (annual requirements thereafter).
- Accountability for all systems under their assigned purview.
- Maintaining a working knowledge of all CIS functions, security policies, technical security safeguards, and operational security measures.
- Interactions with DCSA SCA/ISSP to track items including, but not limited to, upcoming authorizations (ATO), new technologies solutions (i.e., new SIEM, OS, etc.), policy interpretations (in conjunction with Site ISSM), and onsite A&A.
- Developing, maintaining, and updating, in coordination with all system stakeholders (CS Manager, ISO, DT, etc.), applicable site POAM(s) to identify system weaknesses, mitigating actions, resources, and timelines for corrective actions.
- Coordinating DCSA SVA preparation activities for assigned CAGE in conjunction with Site ISSM.
Qualifications You Must Have:- Typically requires a University Degree and minimum of 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience
- U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
- Experience supporting cybersecurity compliance as stipulated by DCSA Assessment and
- Authorization Guide (DAAG), Joint SAP Implementation Guide (JSIG), and/or National
- Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) regulations
- Past direct leadership or project/program management experience
- IAM Level III certification (CISSP, CISM or other)
- Cybersecurity, systems security or hardening
- Compliance-based auditing using the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and/or non-defense regulations such as FAA, Payment Card Industry (PCI), ISO 9001 Quality Management standards, or HIPPA
- 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, policework/criminal justice, investigations, or Border Patrol
- Project or program management, office management, senior administration, or account management
Qualifications We Prefer:- Master's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Information Technology,
- Cyber Security, Criminal Justice, Business or other relevant degrees
- Experience with various information system security tools that address vulnerability analysis and mitigation. These may include Splunk, Forcepoint, Ivanti, Tenable, ACAS, HBSS, etc.
- Experience in the oversight and execution of the Assessment & Authorization processes (Certification & Accreditation), as defined in JSIG/RMF
- Experience in the execution and management of Information System's (IS) incident response and administrative inquiries/investigations in collaboration with the Investigations department
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 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.
- And more!
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.
* 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. 
