Date Posted:
2024-08-21
Country:
United States of America
Location:
VA543: 22270 Pacific Blvd, Dulles 22270 Pacific Boulevard Building CC5, Sterling, VA, 20166-6924 USA
Position Role Type:
Hybrid
You have been redirected to RTX’s career page as we have recently transitioned from RTX to become a standalone company, which provides us with greater autonomy and opportunities for growth. As a prospective employee of Nightwing, you’ll have the chance to contribute to our continued success and shape the future of our cybersecurity, intelligence, and services offerings.
Nightwing is supporting a U.S. Government customer on a large mission critical development and sustainment program to design, build, deliver, and operate a network operations environment; including introducing new cyber capabilities to address emerging threats. Nightwing is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to support the design, development, and deployment of advanced cybersecurity capabilities.
Responsibilities Include:
Leading all cyber security activities required to maintain ATO for assigned systems within the customer’s lab environment
Providing support for facilitating and helping the lab identify its current security infrastructure and define future programs, design and implementation of security related to lab systems
Assisting the efforts of security staff to design, develop, engineer and implement solutions to security requirements
Implementation and development of the customer’s IT security plans
Gathering and organizing technical information about the lab’s mission goals and needs, existing security products, and ongoing programs
Performing risk analyses which also includes risk assessment
Providing support to plan, coordinate, and implement the lab’s System Security Plan
Coordinating with the appropriate stakeholders to create, update and maintain security related documentation and reporting as required
Supporting a variety of Security related tasking which may include:
Develop and maintain Privacy Threshold Analysis and assist with Privacy Impact Assessment
Develop, maintain, and facilitate Contingency Plan and Contingency Plan Test
Develop, maintain, and facilitate Configuration Management Plan and update Security Plan when applicable
Develop, maintain, facilitate system Incident Response Plan
Perform Annual Self-Assessment of system security controls CND policies, procedures, and regulations
Required Skills:
U.S. Citizenship
Active Secret clearance. Must be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance
Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability
6+ years of directly relevant experience in information security management
Experience working on multiple complex assignments which are broad in nature, requiring originality and innovation in determining how to accomplish tasks
Ability to apply a comprehensive knowledge across key tasks and high impact assignments
Knowledge of Computer Network Defense (CND) policies, procedures & regulations
Knowledge of defense-in-depth principles and network security architecture
Beginning to end Knowledge of Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Assessment and Authorization (A&A) documentation to include SSP, Contingency, Incident & Configuration Mgmt. planning.
Experience establishing and maintaining good working relationships in all levels of the organization, including customers, internal management
Demonstrated understanding of: security practices in a hybrid on-premise/cloud environment; hardware/software security implementation; different communication protocols; encryption techniques/ tools; familiarity with commercial products, and lab infrastructure technology;
Demonstrated understanding of cyber security tools such as Firewalls, SIEM, PCAP, and cloud native security offerings
Understanding of boundary protection and enclaving
Understanding of authentication and access management technologies.
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Must be able to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders across physical locations
Desired Skills:
Experience working collaboratively with stakeholders at various levels across the organization
Experience with AWS security-related services/resources
Experience with CSAM
Experience with Splunk, Tenable, and Tanium
Required Education
Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Engineering, or a related discipline is required.
Desired Certifications:
DoD 8570.1 IAT Level III
Previously part of a leading Fortune 100 company and headquartered in Dulles, VA; Nightwing became independent in 2024 but continues to support the nation’s most mission impactful initiatives.
When we formed Nightwing, we brought a deep set of credentials and an unfaltering commitment to the mission. For over four decades, our team has been providing some of the world’s most technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence support services to the U.S. government on its most important missions.
At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we’ll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.
Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team.
What We Offer: Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.
Typically requires:
A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience
Engineering/Other Technical Positions:
Typically requires a degree in Science,Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
The salary range for this role is 85,000 USD - 179,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.
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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