Date Posted:
2026-07-02
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB3 ~ 50 Apple Hill Dr ~ CONCORD BLDG, Tewksbury Tb3 300 Concord
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:
Top Secret - Current
Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required on day 1
Our Tewksbury, Woburn, and Andover MA locations are seeking a Senior Information System Security Manager (ISSM), who is responsible for leading a team providing cybersecurity functions across multiple security environments.
This leadership role manages policy, compliance, operations, security awareness and/or other cybersecurity resources or functions. Provides advice and counsel on risk levels, security posture and implications of new technologies or technology upgrades. Interfaces and disseminates necessary cyber event information to appropriate internal & external organizations and audiences.
The ISSM manages alignment of cybersecurity priorities with the organization's business strategy and compliance requirements. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of the enterprises or enclave’s information assurance security safeguards to ensure they provide the intended level of protection.
What You Will Do
- Participates in interdepartmental projects and provides council on Cybersecurity policy and procedures
- Direct supervision of a team is part of the responsibilities of this role
- Trains and mentors subordinates, provides recurring performance feedback
- Interfaces with internal and external Security personnel, customers, management, and U.S. Government representatives
- Conducts training, briefings, presentations for multiple levels of the business
- Perform other duties as assigned by the cybersecurity leadership team
- Accountable for implementation of policies and procedures within their AOR
- Business travel, as needed, up to 20%
Important note: Within six months of hire date, you must obtain and maintain a Security professional certification commensurate with IAM Level III certification (CISSP, CISM, GSLC or CCISO or other), if you do not already have this certification.
Qualifications You Must Have
- Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years’ experience.
- Experience leading direct reports and/or experience managing and mentoring teams.
- Relevant experience consists of any combination:
- Cybersecurity, systems security or hardening
- Information Technology
- Experience with network security and/or systems security, which includes any of the following: architecture, topology, protocols, components, and/or principles
- Experience with configuring and/or auditing operating systems
- 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), SNAC guides, Nessus, SCAP, ICD-503, ACAS and/or non-defense regulations such as FAA, Payment Card Industry (PCI), ISO 9001 Quality Management standards
- Project or program management, or account management
Qualifications We Prefer
- Experience in executing leadership and managerial duties (i.e. performance development, career coaching, mentoring, training, resource management, budget management, 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
- Experience in the oversight 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 Raytheon functional partners
- Experience with various types of special test equipment (STE), and/or platform IT
- Knowledge in UNIX, Linux, Solaris, IRIX, SUSE, and MAC operating systems
- Experience working with the customer, both internal and external in the development of Basis of Estimates (BOE's) and contract negations
- 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
What We Offer
Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
Relocation Non-Eligible – Relocation assistance not available
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Please consider the following role type definition 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
#LI-Onsite
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.
