Information systems manager [h1.location_city]

Date Posted : 2025-11-10

Country :

United States of America

Location :

HTX36 : Richardson, TX 3200 E Renner Rd , Richardson, TX, 75082-2402 USA

Position Role Type : Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements :

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

Security Clearance :

DoD Clearance : Secret

Collins Aerospace is seeking an Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) who strives for excellence and has a passion to be part of a team that strengthens our nation and improves the security of our world. Collins Aerospace work environment is passionate, highly collaborative and provides engineers with the freedom to strengthen and expand their skills, explore new and creative ideas, and work closely with our nation’s finest service members all while embracing integrity, innovation, and work-life balance.

As the site ISSM you will own the end-to-end Cybersecurity Program for assigned classified and controlled information systems at our Richardson Renner Road facility. You will partner with Program Management, Engineering, and the Cognizant Security Agency (DCSA) obtain and sustain ATO on schedule, mentor a growing ISSO team, and keep our environment audit ready every day.

What YOU will do :

Lead RMF / JSIG / DAAPM / DAAG execution — architect secure solutions, prepare authorization packages, brief Security Control Assessments, and drive POA&M closure.

Own continuous monitoring — vulnerability & patch management (ACAS / Nessus, Nexpose, SCAP, STIGs), log analysis (Splunk), account management, media control, incident response, and annual self-inspection.

Develop people & process — coach ISSOs, refine SOPs, track metrics, and present status to senior leadership and customers.

Interface with external stakeholders — act as the single voice to DCSA, SAPCO, and other Cognizant Security Agencies for all cybersecurity matters.

Qualifications YOU Must Have :

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years.

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

U.S. government issued Secret security clearance required prior to start date.

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience.

5 years in DoD / IC Cybersecurity as ISSM or IAM-III equivalent (CISSP, CISM, GSLC).;

Proven delivery of ATO for Collateral, SAP or SCI systems; prior Enterprise ISSM experience.

Qualifications We Prefer :

Proven leadership of multi-disciplinary teams and successful ATO delivery for SAP or SCI systems

Expert knowledge of NISPOM (32 CFR 117), JSIG, RMF (NIST 800-37 / -53), ICD-503, and DAAPM / DAAG, oversight / execution of A&A processes.

Experience with DevSecOps pipelines, Zero Trust architecture, and Identity Access Management.

Experience executing DISA STIG / SRG hardening across Linux and Windows.

Background in network / systems security (architecture, topology, protocols, components, principles).

Hands-on with ACAS, SCAP, STIG Viewer, DISA SRGs, and SIEM / Vulnerability Tools SPLUNK, NESSUS, Nexpose etc.

Master’s in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related engineering field.

CISSP-ISSEP / ISSMP or PMP.

What We Offer :

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 customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.