Sr. Mgr, Systems Security Engineering (Onsite - Cedar Rapids, IA)

Date Posted:

2026-09-10

 Country:

United States of America

 Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-130 ~ 5350 C Ave NE ~ BLDG 130

 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 Type:

Secret - Current

 Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Our nation's security depends on the sacrifice of the men and women who defend our country. For them to do this effectively, they need technology that keeps them a step ahead of their adversaries. This means providing high-capability, reliable equipment to our service personnel, fielded as quickly as possible. Our commitment is to do exactly that.

The Product Cybersecurity Organization (PCO) is hiring a Senior Systems Security Engineering Manager to support programs for our US military and various international customers, keeping the world safe from foreign threats. Join our highly visible team and perform technically challenging assignments, which will closely contribute to protecting our nation and our products. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in managing and executing cybersecurity efforts across the system development lifecycle . You will be responsible for a small team of system security engineers as well as being a technical lead performing systems security taskings to include (and not limited to) vulnerability analysis, requirements assessment, and developing documentation to achieve critical certification and approvals.

As a member of the PCO DoD/W Central team, we want you to develop solutions to secure Warfighter’s technology advantage. Systems Security Engineering creates security solutions leveraging multiple disciplines like Anti-Tamper (AT), Software Assurance, Hardware Assurance, Cryptography, NSA Type 1 Certification, Cybersecurity and Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) to support Program Protection Implementation on various systems.

This role will be worked onsite in Cedar Rapids, IA and requires an active and transferable SECRET security clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret clearance after start. Relocation assistance is available.

What You Will Do:

Lead a team of system security engineers, providing deep technical mentorships to the team while managing the programmatic side to keep projects on track

Implement security improvements by assessing current situation; evaluating trends; developing security architecture, providing recommendations to program security engineers, and anticipating requirements

Support the development of cybersecurity requirements, design and architecture artifacts, plans, and policies

Define security development and test efforts implementation of security controls of networking devices, databases, operating systems, and hardware and software components

Support the development of RMF documents and controls validation testing for Authority to Operate (ATO) accreditations

Conduct cybersecurity audits to ensure appropriate implementation and compliance with the security posture

Report directly to the Department Manager for DoD/W Central, acting as a strategic advisor to keep leadership informed on contract health, technical milestones, and evolving mission needs

Travel

What You Will Learn:

You will learn to be a more effective Systems Security Engineer and leader by gaining niche skills enabling you to be unique in all you do

You will gain valuable experience and an opportunity to growth as a Tech Fellow, Chief Security Engineer, or Associate Director

Qualifications You Must Have:

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience

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

Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret clearance is required prior to start

DoDI 8570.01-M IAT Level-II Compliant Certification (e.g., Security+, CISSP, or equivalent)

Experience with security features and/or vulnerability analysis of various operating systems as defined by Intelligence agencies

Experience in Systems Engineering requirements, specifications, and end experience implementing DoD and Federal IA certification and accreditation processes, IA controls and developing and maintaining associated documentation and experience with NIST Risk management framework (RMF), as described in NIST Special Publication 800-37

Experience reviewing and crafting U.S. government contract proposals and bids, including the development of detailed Basis of Estimates (BOEs)

Experience in Earned Value Management (EVM) or acting as a Control Account Manager (CAM) to manage program technical work packages, budgets, and schedules

Experience in management or technical lead role

Qualifications We Prefer:

Active and transferable U.S. government issued DoD TOP SECRET security clearance

Experience with NSA Type 1 Certification process and requirements for high-assurance products

Experience with Program Protection Plan (PPP) DoDI 5000.02 and DoDI 5200.39

Experience with IT and/or network and system security administration, including operating system security configuration and account administration best practices for UNIX, MS Windows, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and CISCO Systems

Experience with usage of information security toolsets including anti-virus, Vulnerability Assessment, HIDS/ NIDS. host-based or endpoint security solutions, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM) and centralized auditing resources

Experience with IA vulnerability testing and related network and system test resources, e.g., Retina, Nmap, Nessus, Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP)

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

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

Carrot 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!

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