Security Manager (Hybrid)

Date Posted : 2025-09-16

Country :

United States of America

Location :

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

Position Role Type : Hybrid

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 :

We have an opportunity for a talented Security Manager based in E. Hartford, CT. The Security Manager will be the primary security point of contact for all U.S.-based F135 maintenance facilities. This role will participate in all integration and sustainment activities, and overall execution of contractual security requirements at the sites. The Security Manager will communicate with parties within and outside of their own discipline and will have responsibility for communicating with parties external to the organization. This includes, but not limited to, managing site inspection schedules, documenting and enforcing security operating procedures, coordinating visit requests, and liaison with the USG local security office on security procedure implementation. Ability to influences others regarding policies, practices and procedures, while working closely with government customers to ensure Pratt & Whitney is meeting all local security requirements.

The Security Manager will support the entire F135 Security team by enforcing global security requirements. The Security Manager will be responsible for overseeing the maintenance of the library of security processes, instructions, standard work, and training material used as guidance with all within the F135 maintenance facilities. Manage the F135 Security Team metrics / KPI and provide measurable input to new products, processes or standards in operational plans in order to implement business strategies. This will include providing technical support for organizational compliance with flexibility to meet the immediate needs of our customers and team members, while displaying strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.

The Security Manager may participate in future overseas facility activations. The Security Manager will work with minimal oversight from manager while working side-by-side with the security team of P&W suppliers who manage the facility and the host-nation defense force. The Security Manager will develop and implement USG technology control and security requirements at the selected site. The candidate must confidently apply knowledge of security and program specific requirements to counsel and influence at all levels of the organizations and governments.

Qualifications You Must Have

Advanced degree and 5+ years of Industrial Security, Cybersecurity, Government (DoD), Law Enforcement or Military experience; OR Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of relevant industry or military experience; OR Associate’s degree and 10+ years of relevant industry or military experience.

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

Active DoD Secret or higher security clearance current within the last five years

3+ years’ experience with U.S. Government security requirements, policies, manuals and instructions.

Understanding of government contracts

Understanding of U.S. import / export control regulations including Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)

Knowledge of or direct experience working with jet engine production or depot operations

Experience in the development and implementation of standard operating procedures, standard work and training packages

Project management experience and ability to prioritize work with minimal supervision

Understanding of continuous improvement principles and tools (CORE / ACE / Six Sigma / LEAN).

Experience using MS Office Suite and SharePoint.

Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization and influence leadership, peers, and cross-functional teams

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 :

Hybrid : Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. This means that responsibilities of the job need to be performed onsite on a regular basis.

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 today!

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.