Information Systems Security Officer (Isso) - (Onsite)

Date Posted:
2023-10-19
Country:
United States of America
Location:
PW109: West Palm Beach 17900 Beeline Highway, West Palm Beach, FL, 33410 USA
Position Role Type:
Onsite
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.
Innovation through diversity of thought. At Pratt & Whitney, we believe diversity of thought enables creativity, innovation, and a foundation for inclusion. By fostering an inclusive culture, we accept a shared accountability and responsibility to recognize, sponsor, coach, hire and promote talent equally. We welcome our employees to be their whole - best - selves at work because trust, respect and integrity, are a part of our DNA.
At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?
Job Summary:
As a hands-on Information Systems (IS) Security Officer (ISSO), you will document, monitor, and audit IS for compliance with applicable U.S. government cybersecurity requirements. The ISSO will report directly to the Florida Site Cybersecurity Manager.
Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) and the Florida Site Cybersecurity Manager to ensure the appropriate operational security posture is maintained for all IS under his/her purview.
• Ensure all users have the requisite security clearances, authorization, need-to-know, and security responsibility awareness before being granted access to the IS. Collect, review, document, and archive security relevant logs, reports and files in accordance with the System Security Plan (SSP), reporting any anomalies to the ISSM.
• 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.
• Conduct periodic testing and reviews of IS to ensure compliance with cybersecurity authorization requirements, reporting findings to and coordinating with the ISSM as necessary; Document and coordinate ISSM approval for any security relevant changes to the IS prior to implementation, developing and updating the SSP to reflect such changes as appropriate.
• In close collaboration with the ISSM, prepare, distribute, and maintain IS cybersecurity plans, instructions, guidance, standard operating procedures, and assessment and authorization documentation, ensuring they are kept current and are accessible to authorized individuals. Monitor and oversee data backup, archival, and system recovery processes for functional testing and cybersecurity compliance; Assist in performing incident response activities (investigation, collection, reporting, containment, and eradication) as applicable in accordance with incident response policy, plans, procedures, and ISSM guidance.
• Partner and coordinate with internal and external customers and security peers in the completion of internal projects, process improvement initiatives, development of cybersecurity procedures, and technical efficiencies. Possess and maintain technical competence and a working knowledge of system functions, security policies, technical security safeguards, and operational security measures.

Basic Qualifications:

• Current/active Secret-level or higher security clearance
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
• Bachelor's degree or higher, preferably in cybersecurity, computer science, or IT-related field of study and 5+ years prior experience in a cybersecurity support role, preferably of Information Systems supporting classified programs or activities. Candidates with 9+ years' experience may be considered without a bachelor's degree.
• DoD-recognized IAM-Level I or higher industry-recognized cybersecurity certifications such as GSLC, CAP and Security+.

Preferred Qualifications:

• DoD-recognized IAM-Level II or higher industry-recognized cybersecurity certifications such as CASP, CISM, and/or CISSP.
• Hands-on experience supporting validated desktop, server, network, systems administration, troubleshooting, implementation security requirements in Microsoft Windows 10, OS imaging, installation, configuring, and support & troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with Splunk, Tenable.sc, and/or other system monitoring tools.
• General knowledge of networking technologies such as TCP/IP ports, protocols and services, switching, and routing.
• Familiarity with security hardening guides & tools (DISA STIGs/SCAP).

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:

• Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance workers, as they are essential to the development of our engines.

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.
RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
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