Information System Security Manager (ISSM) - Onsite

Date Posted:

2025-04-01

Country:

United States of America

Location:

PW100: East Hartford 400 Main Street, East Hartford, CT, 06118 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious.

Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future.

At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up.

Are you ready to go beyond?

What You Will Do:

The Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) will be responsible for documenting, monitoring, and maintaining the overall cybersecurity posture of one or more information systems within the Military Engines (ME) portfolio of programs, ensuring compliance with applicable U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) security laws and regulations. The ISSM will actively participate in projects, offer guidance and support to internal customers, assist in developing and maintaining cross-security enclave processes and standards, and provide training and guidance on tools and techniques to other members of the cybersecurity team who report directly to the Programs Cybersecurity Enclave Manager.

Under the direction of the Enclave Senior Manager, the ISSM will serve as the information systems security lead for IT-related projects supporting the Military Engines portfolio of programs. The person in this role will develop and maintain the necessary plans, policies, and procedures for assigned information systems to obtain Authority To Operate (ATO) from the government under the Risk Management Framework (RMF).

• Lead and/or participate in working groups charged with establishing, reviewing and/or updating standard procedures and work instructions.

• Develop, assess, verify, and manage the implementation of information system security-related tools, measures, and controls in compliance with applicable DoD and Corporate policies, standards, and procedures.  Periodically review existing systems for opportunities to reduce effort, risk and/or mistake-proof methods and procedures through process improvement.

• Lead the effort in closing out POA&M items for Enclave information systems that are associated with technology-related control items. 

• Provide cybersecurity guidance and direction regarding all additions, changes and removals of hardware and software to/from assigned information systems. 

• Assist in overseeing and managing the patch management process and execution across all security enclaves.  Collaborate with peer ISSMs and Corporate equivalents for alignment and sharing of best practices.

• Ensure ISSOs monitor and audit assigned systems for compliance with current cyber security policies, concepts, and measures.  Perform all ISSO functions in their absence.

• In collaboration with the incident response manager, coordinate and/or perform incident response containment, eradication, and recovery tasks involving classified systems and/or spills of classified data to unauthorized systems.

• Support the respective security enclaves in information systems security-related inspection preparations as needed.

• Coach, mentor, and train ISSOs in standard work, procedures, plans, and policies applicable to the information system in accordance with IS-specific and Enclave-level instructions, guidance and requirements. Develop and/or update Enclave-level training content and curriculum as directed by the Enclave Manager.

• Partner with development teams and the US Government (USG) customer to ensure tasks are completed on schedule.

• Evaluate and monitor Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) and Government off the Shelf (GOTS) systems, applications, and services against system architectures, RMF requirements, and requirements.

• Audit security controls and provide technical direction and assistance with corrective or mitigation actions.

• Perform continuous monitoring tasks.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Advanced degree and 5+ years of Technology, Information Systems or Cybersecurity experience; OR Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of relevant industry experience; OR Associate’s degree (or 2-year technical training) and 10+ years of relevant industry experience; OR High School diploma and 12+ years of relevant industry experience.

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

• 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.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Bachelors Degree in engineering, cybersecurity, computer science, or IT-related field of study

• 1+ year experience as an ISSM supporting classified programs.

• 2+ years hands-on experience in an ISSM, ISSO and/or ISSE position or equivalent role.

• 4+ years’ combined hands-on experience in systems administration/engineering and/or cybersecurity support role for a combination of servers, desktop computers, operating systems, and virtual computing, preferably of information systems supporting classified programs or activities.

What is my Role Type?

In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is:

 

• Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance workers, as they are essential to the development of our engines.

 

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.

 

 

Learn More & Apply Now!

The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 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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