Junior Information Systems Security Officer - Onsite- E. Hartford, Ct (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2023-07-27

Country:

United States of America

Location:

PW100: East Hartford 400 Main Street, East Hartford, CT, 06118 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 Junior Information Systems (IS) Security Officer (ISSO), you will document, monitor, and audit information systems (ISs) for compliance with applicable U. S. government cybersecurity requirements. The Junior ISSO will report directly to the Senior Manager, Programs Cybersecurity.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Obtain and maintain DoD-recognized required cybersecurity baseline certifications within 6 months of obtaining privileged access.
• Work in close collaboration with the ISSM 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.

Basic Qualifications:

• Current Secret-level U.S. government security clearance with ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
• Bachelors degree with 2+ years experience OR Associates degree with 4+ years’ experience OR HS Diploma with 6+ years’ experience.
• Obtain (within 6 months of hire) and maintain DoD-recognized cybersecurity baseline certifications such as Security+
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A+, Network+, Security+, SSCP, and/or CCNA certifications.
• Familiarity with security hardening guides & tools (DISA STIGs/SCAP).
• Familiar with Cisco VoIP technology (CUCM).
• Familiarity with Splunk, Tenable.sc, and/or other system monitoring tools
• 2 years of experience supporting validated desktop, server, network, systems administration, troubleshooting, implementation security requirements in Microsoft Windows 10, OS imaging, installation, configuring, and support & troubleshooting.
• General knowledge of networking technologies such as TCP/IP ports, protocols and services, switching, and routing.

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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