Raytheon Technologies

Information System Security Manager (ISSM)

Raytheon Technologies$132K — $251K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • University degree with 10 years relevant experience, or advanced degree with 7 years of experience.
  • Active DoD Security Clearance required from day one.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain SAP/SCI program access.
  • IAM Level III certification (e.g., CISSP, CISM).
  • Advanced knowledge of RMF and DoD system authorization processes.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure security objectives are met and risks are managed.
  • Lead and serve as ISSO for classified IT systems.
  • Act as the primary cybersecurity authority for inspections and audits.
  • Maintain system authorization in accordance with RMF and guidelines.
  • Develop and validate cybersecurity plans and compliance documentation.
  • Identify and communicate cybersecurity risks to leadership.
  • Coordinate with program managers to integrate cybersecurity into project execution.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability options.
  • 401(k) match and flexible spending accounts.
  • Flexible work schedules and employee assistance programs.
  • Employee Scholar Program supporting further education.
  • Parental leave and generous paid time off.
Full Job Description
Date Posted:
2026-07-21
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-RTRC A ~ 411 Silver Ln ~ RTRC A
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

What You Will Do
  • Ensure information system(s) security objectives are achieved and organizational risk is effectively managed.
  • Lead SAP/SCI classified IT system(s) and will be asked to serve as ISSO for collateral systems and alternate COMSEC custodian
  • Serve as the primary cybersecurity authority for inspections, assessments, audits, and continuous monitoring, leading preparation, execution, and response activities to maintain authorization and inspection readiness.
  • Execute and maintain system authorization using the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and applicable guidance, including the Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide (JSIG) for Special Access Program systems and the DCSA Assessment and Authorization Guide (DAAG) for DoD collateral systems.
  • Maintain awareness and working knowledge of DD Form 254s and contractual security requirements, ensuring cybersecurity controls, inspection scope, and authorization boundaries align with approved mission and program objectives.
  • Develop, maintain, and validate cybersecurity plans, authorization artifacts, and compliance documentation to support audit-ready operations.
  • Identify, assess, and communicate cybersecurity risk to senior leadership and Authorizing Officials, including the impact of system changes, vulnerabilities, inspection findings, and authorization conditions.
  • Lead continuous monitoring activities, including evaluation of security posture, validation of control effectiveness, and tracking of security-relevant data.
  • Develop, manage, and drive closure of Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) resulting from inspections, assessments, and continuous monitoring activities.
  • Execute or coordinate corrective and protective security actions resulting from inspections, continuous monitoring, or identified cybersecurity incidents.
  • Engage with Program Managers to integrate cybersecurity requirements into program execution, schedules, and decision-making, and to address risk impacts to cost, scope, and mission delivery.
  • Coordinate with other cybersecurity teams across the enterprise to ensure consistent implementation of cybersecurity processes, standards, and authorization practices.
  • Prepare and deliver cybersecurity status reporting to senior leadership, summarizing authorization posture, inspection readiness, risk trends, POA&Ms, and significant cybersecurity issues.


Qualifications You Must Have
  • Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience.
  • Active DOD Security Clearance day one.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain SAP/SCI program access.
  • IAM Level III certification compliant with DoD 8570 / DoD 8140 (e.g., CISSP, CISM, GSLC).
  • Advanced knowledge of RMF and DoD system authorization processes.


Qualifications We Prefer
  • Active US Government TOP SECRET level security clearance.
  • Current Special Access Program and/or SCI eligibility and/or access.
  • Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Experience as the primary ISSM for SAP and/or DoD collateral systems.
  • Experience owning ATOs and driving POA&M closure.
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams and enterprise cybersecurity organizations.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for senior leadership briefings.
  • Compliance-based auditing using the Risk Management Framework (RMF)
  • Project or program management, office management, senior administration, or account management
  • 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
  • Experience in and execution of a continuous monitoring/improvement program (to include but not limited to self-inspections, security control assessments, training, log management systems, automated inventory utilities, etc.)
  • Experience providing technical security expertise and oversight for complex, cross-domain, heterogeneous classified networked environments in collaboration with internal/external Customers, Information Technology (IT) and other RTX Business Units
  • Experience with any of the following: NISPOM, JAFAN 6/3, DCID 6/3, JSIG/RMF, and ICD-503 or equivalent requirements to include technical computer/network system auditing
  • Experience in professional engagements with internal and external customers (i.e., AOs, DAOs, SCAs, Program Managers, etc.), to include negotiating controls/requirements with government Contracting Activities
  • Experience executing authorization and continuous monitoring using JSIG and/or DAAG.
  • Knowledge of cybersecurity regulations, contractual requirements, and DD Form 254 interpretation.
  • Experience supporting inspections, assessments, and audit activities.
  • Ability to independently assess risk and communicate cybersecurity status to leadership.
  • Experience performing ISSM responsibilities for classified or controlled information systems.


Learn More & Apply Now

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

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.

If you live within a reasonable commute of an RTX site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee's personal responsibility.

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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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.

About Raytheon Technologies

Raytheon Solipsys, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Raytheon Company, is an industry leader in the development of integrated Command and Control (C2) Network-Centric solutions for the Domestic and International DoD and Homeland Security. Through proven systems and software engineering practices, built on the invention and application of innovative technologies, they deliver the C2 infrastructure necessary to effectively control security/military forces in any environment. Their reliable solutions assure information superiority, increased shared awareness, deep sensor reach, aircraft control, air defense, disaster management, and time-critical decision making.

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