Junior Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

Date Posted:

2025-08-01

Country:

United States of America

Location:

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

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​

Security Clearance:

DoD Clearance: Secret

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:

As an onsite hands-on Junior Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO), you will document, monitor, and audit information systems (IS) for compliance with applicable U. S. government cybersecurity requirements. The Junior ISSO will report directly to the Senior Manager, Programs Cybersecurity.

We are looking for people with initiative, creativity, adaptability, strong written and verbal skills, strong analytical skills and attention to detail; creative troubleshooting skills; possess excellent judgment and professional maturity; have multi-tasking abilities and a client focus; and work effectively in a time sensitive and dynamic environment as part of a cybersecurity compliance team.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work in close collaboration with the ISSM and Sr. ISSOs to monitor, analyze, document, and report user activity in accordance with policies and procedures to ensure the appropriate operational security posture is maintained for an information system.

• Process user account requests by verifying and documenting requisite security clearances, authorization, and need-to-know and instructing users of their security responsibilities before granting access to the information system.

• Ensure audit records are collected, analyzed, and documented in accordance with system security authorization packages, informing the ISSM of any anomalies discovered during the review and analysis.

• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of system functions, security policies, technical security safeguards, and operational security measures required to monitor and report on the security aspects of an information system.

• Recognize possible security violations or incidents, reporting them to the ISSM as soon as possible, to include those reported by a third party, and supporting any required incident response activities as directed.

• Attend required technical and security training (e.g., operating system, networking, security management) relative to assigned duties to establish detailed knowledge and expertise required to manage the security aspects of an information system.

• Knowledge of the DCSA Defense Assessment and Authorization Process Manual (DAAPM), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 800-53 Rev 4 publication, & the Risk Management Framework

• Willingness to learn new technologies & take on new projects to grow experience, the ability to remain calm and composed under pressure in a high energy/fast paced environment, adaptability to changing business needs, comfort working with minimal daily supervision, ability to balance multiple priorities, and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.

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

• Ability to remain calm and composed under pressure in a high energy, fast paced environment

• Ability to balance multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs

• Comfort working with minimal daily supervision

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Advanced degree and 1+ years of Cybersecurity, Information Systems or Technology experience; OR Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of relevant industry experience; OR Associate’s degree and 4+ years of relevant industry experience; OR High School diploma and 6+ years of relevant industry experience.