Side Lead - Information System Security Manager (ISSM) - Portsmouth, RI

Date Posted:

2025-02-13

Country:

United States of America

Location:

RI101: 1847 W Main Rd 1847 W. Main Road Nimitz Building, Portsmouth, RI, 02871 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.  

Our cybersecurity team, is seeking an Site Lead and Information System Security Manager (ISSM) to support our classified computing environments 100% onsite at our facility in Portsmouth, Rhode Island.

This role is for the ISSM of Record for all information systems and within the Portsmouth, Rhode Island site and is responsible for leading a layered team providing cybersecurity support across multiple security environments. This mid-level managerial role manages policy, compliance, operations, security awareness and/or other cybersecurity resources or functions. You will provide advice and counsel on risk levels, security posture and implications of new technologies or technology upgrades. You will interface and disseminate necessary cyber event information to appropriate internal & external organizations and audiences.  Additionally, you will manage alignment of cybersecurity priorities with the organization's business strategy and compliance requirements as well as monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the enterprise's or enclave’s information assurance security safeguards to ensure they provide the intended level of protection. 

What You Will Do

• ISSM of record for all information systems within the site, appointed in writing by Cybersecurity leadership to the Cognizant Security Agency (CSA)
• Focal point of contact for partnering departments and Customers at the site level
• Participates in interdepartmental projects and provides council on Cybersecurity policy and procedures
• Senior Manager with direct supervision of front-line managers
• 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
• Business travel as needed up to 20%
• Perform other duties as assigned by the cybersecurity leadership team

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in with 10 years of experience as described in bullet below or an advanced degree with 7 years of relevant experience described in bullet below

• 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, or HIPPA
  • Physical security/security, policework/criminal justice, investigations, or Border Patrol
  • Project or program management, or account management
• Past responsibility leading direct reports and/or experience managing and mentoring teams
• IAM Level I certification (Security+ or other)
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date.  U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

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 Missiles & Defense Business Units
• 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

IMPORTANT NOTE: Within six months of hire date, you must obtain and maintain a Security professional certification commensurate with a DoD 8570.01-M IAM level III certified credentials (CISSP, CISM, GSLC or CCISO), if you do not already have this certification.

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

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.

We are RTX

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The salary range for this role is 124,000 USD - 250,000 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. 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.

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