Full-Time

Information System Security Manager

Posted on 7/21/2026

RTX

RTX

10,001+ employees

Manufactures jet engines, avionics, missiles

Compensation Overview

$132.4k - $251.6k/yr

No H1B Sponsorship

East Hartford, CT, USA

In Person

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Bachelor's, Master's

Category
IT Operations
Cybersecurity
Required Skills
Incident Response
SAP Products
Cybersecurity

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Requirements
  • A university degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and a minimum of 7 years of experience.
  • An active Department of Defense security clearance on the first day.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program and Sensitive Compartmented Information program access.
  • An Information Assurance Manager Level III certification compliant with Department of Defense 8570 or 8140, such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Certified Information Security Manager, or Global Information Assurance Certification Security Leadership Certification.
  • Advanced knowledge of the Risk Management Framework and Department of Defense system authorization processes.
Responsibilities
  • Ensure information system security objectives are achieved and organizational risk is effectively managed.
  • Lead Special Access Program and Sensitive Compartmented Information classified information systems, serve as the Information System Security Officer for collateral systems, and serve as an alternate Communications Security 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 and applicable guidance, including the Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide and the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency Assessment and Authorization Guide.
  • 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 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 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, Plans of Action and Milestones, and significant cybersecurity issues.
Desired Qualifications
  • An active United States Government Top Secret security clearance.
  • Current Special Access Program and/or Sensitive Compartmented Information eligibility or access.
  • A Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Experience as the primary Information System Security Manager for Special Access Program and/or Department of Defense collateral systems.
  • Experience owning authorizations to operate and driving Plans of Action and Milestones 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.
  • Project or program management, office management, senior administration, or account management experience.
  • Experience overseeing and executing Assessment and Authorization processes, including Certification and Accreditation, as defined in the Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide and Risk Management Framework.
  • Experience executing and managing information system incident response and administrative inquiries or investigations in collaboration with the Investigations department.
  • Experience executing a continuous monitoring and improvement program, including self-inspections, security control assessments, training, log management systems, and automated inventory utilities.
  • Experience providing technical security expertise and oversight for complex, cross-domain, heterogeneous classified networked environments in collaboration with internal and external customers, Information Technology, and other RTX business units.
  • Experience with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual, Joint Air Force-Army-Navy-Air Force Manual 6/3, Director of Central Intelligence Directive 6/3, Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide/Risk Management Framework, and Intelligence Community Directive 503, or equivalent requirements, including technical computer and network system auditing.
  • Experience engaging with internal and external customers, including Authorizing Officials, Designated Authorizing Officials, Security Control Assessors, and Program Managers, including negotiating controls and requirements with government Contracting Activities.
  • Experience executing authorization and continuous monitoring using the Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide and/or Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency Assessment and Authorization Guide.
  • 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 Information System Security Manager responsibilities for classified or controlled information systems.

RTX produces jet engines, cockpit electronics, and avionics through Pratt & Whitney and Collins Aerospace, and develops defense systems and missiles via Raytheon. Pratt & Whitney engines provide propulsion for commercial and military aircraft, while Collins Aerospace supplies flight controls, navigation, and integrated cockpit systems, and Raytheon offers missiles, radar, and sensing technologies. The company differentiates itself by offering a single, integrated portfolio that spans both commercial aviation and national defense under one corporate umbrella, drawing on the legacy of Raytheon and UTC. Its goal is to help customers fly more efficiently and protect nations by advancing propulsion, electronics, and defense technologies for civilian air travel and security needs.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Arlington, Virginia

Founded

2022

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What believers are saying

  • Raytheon’s five February 2026 Pentagon frameworks expand Tomahawk, AMRAAM, and SM-6 output.
  • RTX raised 2026 sales guidance to $95 billion-$96 billion after strong Q2 execution.
  • HADALUS demonstrated in August 2026, proving Raytheon’s low-cost long-endurance unmanned undersea capability.

What critics are saying

  • Pratt & Whitney’s GTF defects triggered Airbus damages claims in March 2026.
  • ITA Airways threatened suit in June 2026 over grounded A320neo engines and €150 million damage.
  • If GTF remediation slips, Airbus and airlines keep diverting orders, crushing Pratt growth.

What makes RTX unique

  • RTX’s $289 billion backlog funds defense scale while commercial aerospace absorbs volatility.
  • Raytheon won a $22.9 billion Tomahawk contract on August 17, 2026.
  • GTF Advantage reached EASA certification in April 2026 and enters service this year.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Company Match

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Adoption Assistance

Employee Assistance Plan

Wellness Program

Gym Membership

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Assistance

Home Office Stipend

Phone/Internet Stipend

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Employee Scholar Program

Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees

Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds

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Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

5%

2 year growth

5%
PR Newswire
Sep 4th, 2026
Pratt & Whitney invests $25M to expand Poland manufacturing, adding 120 jobs

RTX's Pratt & Whitney is investing $25 million to expand its manufacturing facility in Niepołomice, Poland. The site produces complex tubular assemblies for commercial and military engines. The expansion, supported by the Polish government through the Polish Investment Zone Programme, will add more than 120 jobs when it becomes operational in 2028. The facility currently manufactures precision components for multiple engine types, including the GTF engine for commercial aircraft and the F135 for F-35 fighter aircraft. This investment is part of Pratt & Whitney's $125 million commitment to Polish facilities this year, including a $100 million investment in Rzeszow. Poland represents RTX's largest investment base outside the United States, with more than 9,500 employees across its businesses in-country.

Yahoo Finance
Aug 30th, 2026
RTX's $289B backlog: 60% commercial aerospace strengthens defense business flexibility

RTX's $289 billion backlog splits 60% commercial aerospace and 40% defence, a combination that benefits both divisions. The commercial segment's strong profitability allows the defence business to avoid risky fixed-price development contracts that have troubled competitors like Boeing and Lockheed Martin. This flexibility enabled RTX to terminate an unfavourable classified programme in 2024, taking a $575 million charge rather than pursuing losses. CEO Chris Calio said the contract fell outside the company's core competencies and predated RTX's formation. The arrangement works both ways. Defence earnings supported RTX through a costly powder metal coating issue affecting its geared turbofan engine. The structure allows RTX to focus on established defence solutions like Patriot missiles whilst maintaining investment in commercial aerospace during downturns.

PR Newswire
Aug 17th, 2026
RTX's Raytheon wins $22.9B contract to accelerate Tomahawk missile production

Raytheon, an RTX business, has secured a seven-year, $22.9 billion contract from the US Navy to accelerate production of Tomahawk cruise missiles. The agreement, part of the Department of War's Arsenal of Freedom initiative, will support ramping annual production to over 1,000 missiles. RTX has already tripled Tomahawk deliveries in the first half of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. The contract will enable the company to expand capacity and work with hundreds of suppliers nationwide to scale output. Tomahawk cruise missiles provide long-range strike capabilities, allowing the Navy to target hostile forces from hundreds of miles away across multiple launch platforms.

PR Newswire
Aug 10th, 2026
RTX's Raytheon demonstrates new unmanned undersea vehicle with 2,000 nautical mile range

Raytheon, an RTX business, and Composite Energy Technologies have successfully demonstrated HADALUS, a new unmanned undersea vehicle, during a US Navy exercise. The 34-foot UUV completed at-sea missions whilst submerged, marking the first time the Navy has witnessed this integrated capability in water. HADALUS features a carbon-fibre design with over 2,000 nautical miles of endurance. The vehicle costs roughly one-third to one-fifth of comparable long-endurance vehicles. The companies progressed from conceptual sketch to working prototype in under 18 months. The demonstration showcased the UUV's ability to perform detect, reacquire, and engage functions within a single mission. "By tightly coupling design, integration and at-sea experimentation, we've proven we can bring new autonomous solutions to the fleet quickly and cost-effectively," said Jen Gauthier, vice president at Raytheon.

Yahoo Finance
Aug 3rd, 2026
RTX's Raytheon installs first SPY-6(V)4 radar array at Wallops Island for US Navy destroyer upgrade

Raytheon, an RTX business, has installed the first SPY-6(V)4 radar array at the Surface Combat Systems Center at Wallops Island, Virginia. The installation marks a milestone for the US Navy's Flight IIA Destroyer modernisation programme. The land-based test facility will support radar testing and power system integration before installation on USS Pinckney (DDG 91), the first ship scheduled for the SPY-6(V)4 backfit from late 2026 to 2028. Testing will begin later this year and continue through mid-2028. SPY-6 variants are already onboard two commissioned Navy ships, with 11 additional vessels undergoing testing. Over the next decade, more than 50 Navy ships are expected to deploy SPY-6 radars. Raytheon has invested $800 million in manufacturing facilities and aims to double production by 2028.

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