Classified Information Systems Security Manager (Onsite)

Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-121 ~ 350 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 121

Date Posted: 2026-05-27

Country: United States of America

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizenship and Clearance: U.S. citizenship required. Active DoD Top Secret clearance required on day 1.

Responsibilities

• Independently own cybersecurity responsibilities for assigned information systems, ensuring security objectives and risk management.
• Serve as primary authority for inspections, assessments, audits, and continuous monitoring, leading preparation, execution, and response activities.
• Execute and maintain system authorization using RMF and applicable guidance including JSIG and DAAG.
• Maintain awareness of DD Form 254s and contractual security requirements to align controls with mission objectives.
• Develop, maintain, and validate cybersecurity plans, authorization artifacts, and compliance documentation for audit‑ready operations.
• Identify, assess, and communicate cybersecurity risk to senior leadership and authorizing officials, including impact of system changes, vulnerabilities, inspection findings, and authorization conditions.
• Lead continuous monitoring activities, evaluating security posture and control effectiveness, and tracking security‑relevant data.
• Develop, manage, and drive closure of Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) from inspections, assessments, and monitoring.
• Lead and oversee cybersecurity Change Control Boards (CCBs), evaluating proposed changes for security impact and authorization implications.
• Execute or coordinate corrective security actions from inspections, monitoring, or incidents.
• Engage with Program Managers to integrate cybersecurity requirements into program execution and decision‑making.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including IT, Facilities, and Industrial Security, to integrate requirements into technical, physical, and operational environments.
• Coordinate with other cybersecurity teams across the enterprise for consistent implementation.
• Provide technical direction and mentoring to ISSOs for consistent RMF execution and quality artifacts.
• Prepare and deliver status reporting to senior leadership, summarizing posture, readiness, risk trends, POA&Ms, and significant issues.

Qualifications (Must Have)

• University degree with minimum 8 years relevant experience or advanced degree with minimum 5 years experience.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Active DoD Secret or higher clearance on day 1.
• IAM Level III certification (e.g., CISSP, CISM, GSLC).
• Experience performing ISSM responsibilities for classified or controlled systems.
• Advanced knowledge of RMF and DoD authorization processes.
• Experience executing authorization and monitoring using JSIG and/or DAAG.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity regulations, contractual requirements, and DD Form 254 interpretation.
• Experience supporting inspections, assessments, and audits.
• Ability to independently assess risk and communicate status to leadership.
• Willingness to travel domestically up to 20%.

Qualifications (Preferred)

• Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field.
• Experience as primary ISSM for SAP and/or DoD collateral systems.
• Experience owning ATOs and driving POA&M closure.
• Experience mentoring ISSOs and providing technical oversight.
• Experience leading Change Control Boards.
• Experience working with cross‑functional teams and enterprise cybersecurity organizations.
• Strong written and verbal communication for senior leadership briefings.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student loan repayment program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages including pet, home, and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
• Fertility and family planning support.
• Adoption assistance.
• Autism benefit.
• Employee assistance plan with up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Healthy You incentives and wellness rewards program.
• Doctor on Demand and virtual doctor visits.
• Bright Horizons child and elder care services.
• Teladoc medical experts and second opinion program.
• And more.

This role is U.S.-based. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

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.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and 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 on the business unit and whether 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 the position is covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement. Payments under these programs are not guaranteed and depend on various factors.

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. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.