Information System Security Officer (ISSO) (Onsite)

Date Posted : 2025-05-01

Country :

United States of America

Location :

HIA32 : Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 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

This position will support classified computing environments 100% onsite at our facilities in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and supporting the Mission Systems CBEC Portfolio. The ISSO is responsible for implementing and enforcing the cybersecurity compliance directives with hands-on execution and oversight. The 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.

What YOU will do :

You will be 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.

You will be responsible for the System Security Plan maintenance and change control per procedure.

You will ensure all users have the requisite security clearances, authorization, need-to-know, and provide security training and guidance.

You will 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.

You will manage the tracking, accounting, safeguarding, and disposition of material assets associated with the security systems.

You will possess and maintain technical competence and a working knowledge of system functions, security policies, technical security safeguards, and operational security measures.

You will understand implications of work and makes recommendations for solutions.

What YOU will Learn :

You will foster relationships with your DT peers all over the world that work and WANT to work at Collins.

You learn how to communicate with customers regarding secure system status and security posture.

Qualifications you must have :

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

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

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

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

Qualifications We Prefer :

Desired certifications : Security+, A+, Network+, CAP, CASP+,CISM, Cisco (CCNA), CISSP.

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

Knowledge and / or experience with STIGs, SCAP, Splunk or other system hardening and compliance, vulnerability assessment, and / or SIEM tools.

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.

Some of our competitive benefits packages include :

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.

Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate. employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.

Tuition reimbursement program.

Student Loan Repayment Program.

Life insurance and disability coverage.

Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.

Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.

Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning.

Adoption Assistance.

Autism Benefit.

Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.

Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program.

Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits.

Bright Horizons, child, and elder care services.

Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program.

And more!

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond. At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customers succeed today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.