Information System Security Officer (ISSO) (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2024-05-29

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HTX36: Richardson, TX 3200 E Renner Rd , Richardson, TX, 75082-2402 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Role Overview:

This position is responsible for implementing and enforcing the security compliance directives with hands-on execution and oversight for assigned programs and labs. The ISSO performs a combination of information system security compliance responsibilities and lab security sustainment responsibilities as the primary point of contact for sensitive engineering programs and their cybersecurity needs. Position will create, sustain, and enforce standard operating procedures developed from government compliance documents/regulations (NISPOM, DFARS, DAAPM, JSIG, etc.), while still being able to interpret and troubleshoot requests and tasks of volatile complexity. This position utilizes a wide variety of cybersecurity technologies and tools and requires knowledge and experience with a comprehensive selection of Information Technology skill sets.

**This position is onsite in Richardson, TX**

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for designated information system compliance at system level; including but not limited to technical configuration analysis, change control facilitation, hardware/software management, audit and inspections, incident response and troubleshooting, etc.

• Responsible for the System Security Plan maintenance and change control per procedure.

• Ensure all users have the requisite security clearances, authorization, need-to-know, and provide security training and guidance.

• Collect, review, document, and archive security event logs, reports and files in accordance with the System Security Plan (SSP), reporting any anomalies. Monitor and analyze all available resources that track user activity, provide warnings of system vulnerabilities, and provide system performance information in accordance with cybersecurity plans and policies.

• Manage the tracking, accounting, safeguarding, and disposition of material assets associated with the secure systems.

• Communicate with customers regarding secure system status and security posture.

• Possess and maintain technical competence and a working knowledge of system functions, security policies, technical security safeguards, and operational security measures. Understands implications of work and makes recommendations for solutions.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. Person/Permanent Resident “Green Card” holder.

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field or in absence of a degree, 6 years of relevant experience.

• Active security clearance or ability to obtain and maintain active security clearance within 1 year.

• DoD 8570/8140-compliant industry certification at IAM Level I (Security+) or ability to obtain certification within 6 months.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Desired certifications: Security+, CySA+, CASP+, CISSP, CISM

• Knowledge and/or experience with NIST SP 800-series RMF framework and guidelines

• Knowledge and/or experience with STIGs, SCAP, Splunk, Tenable Security Center, Nexpose

• Willingness to learn new technologies & take on new projects to grow experience.

• Ability to work in a high energy, fast paced environment, able to adapt to changing business needs.

• Highly self-directed and able to learn quickly with a strong ability to drive and deliver results.

• Comfort working with minimal daily supervision and to balance numerous priorities.

• Ability to remain calm and composed under pressure, in a fast-paced environment of rapidly changing demands.

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

Do you want to be part of a new, exciting initiative to combine foundational IT with new digital technologies?  Our Digital Technology team is driving business efficiencies and a better customer experience by connecting technologies, people, information, and processes. From making aircraft more electric, intelligent, and integrated to building new software platforms such as Internet of Things, big data, artificial intelligence, and blockchain, there’s no better place to be right now than in digital. If you’re an agile thinker who enjoys utilizing modern technology to make big impro