Cybersecurity Projects Lead (Onsite)

Date Posted : 2025-11-21

Country :

United States of America

Location :

FL410 : Largo FL MFG 7887 Bryan Dairy Road

, Largo, FL, 33777 USA

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 :

DoD Clearance : Secret

Collins Aerospace Government Security Compliance (GSC) is seeking a Cybersecurity Projects Lead to lead our Cybersecurity initiatives. As the Cybersecurity Projects Lead, you will be a driving force behind our cybersecurity initiatives. Your dual role involves overseeing critical projects while ensuring the security of our systems and data. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage milestones, and introduce new policies and procedures seamlessly.

This position is on-site in Largo, FL

What YOU will do :

Spearhead transformative cybersecurity projects organization-wide.

Form working groups, define project scope, and oversee project timelines to ensure effective project management.

Ensure the successful delivery of initiatives within budget and schedule.

Apply a deep understanding of cybersecurity principles to protect and empower.

Advise on policy development, evaluate risks, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.

Stay informed about industry trends and emerging threats.

Help lead a team of cybersecurity professionals.

Coach and develop team members, providing regular performance feedback.

Cultivate an atmosphere of collaboration, innovation, and continuous growth.

Engage with security partners, internal customers, and U.S. Government representatives.

Facilitate engaging training sessions, briefings, and presentations for organizational levels and audiences.

Steer cybersecurity efforts to advance organizational goals and drive the business forward.

Promote compliance and enforce adherence to policies.

Champion a vibrant culture of security awareness and shared accountability.

Collaborate with security leadership to drive major strategic initiatives. Adapt quickly to evolving security challenges and help drive our ongoing success.

Qualifications YOU Must Have :

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 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.

An active and transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance is required prior to the start date.

DoDM 8140.03 IAM Level III certified credentials (CISSP, CISM, GSLC, or CCISO)

Proven experience in managing complex projects and cybersecurity initiatives.

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.

Excellent communication skills and ability to engage with stakeholders.

Experience with Jira, Confluence, Power BI, Power Automate, and other tools.

Relevant experience consists of any combination :

Cybersecurity, systems security, and compliance, or system hardening.

Network or systems security experience, including architecture, topology, protocols, components, or principles.

Experience configuring and auditing Linux and Windows operating systems.

Experience with security tools, including Nessus, SCAP, and ACAS.

Compliance-based auditing using the Risk Management Framework (RMF), DCSA Assessment and Authorization Guide (DAAG), Joint SAP Implementation Guide (JSIG), 32 CFR Part 117, SNAC guides, ICD-503, and / or non-defense regulations such as FAA, Payment Card Industry (PCI), ISO 9001 Quality Management standards, or HIPAA

Physical security, police / criminal justice, investigations, or Border Patrol experience

Project or program management, or account management.

Qualifications We Prefer :

Experience in the oversight and execution of the Assessment & Authorization processes as defined in NIST 800-53, JSIG, and DAAG.

Experience in the execution and management of Information Systems (IS) incident response and administrative inquiries / investigations in collaboration with the Investigations department.

Experience in the oversight and execution of a continuous monitoring / improvement program, such as self-inspections, security control assessments, training, log management systems, automated inventory utilities, etc.

Experience providing technical security expertise and cross-functional oversight for complex, cross-domain, heterogeneous classified networked environments.

Experience with various types of special test equipment (STE), and / or platform IT.

Knowledge in UNIX, Linux, Solaris, IRIX, SUSE, Windows, and MAC operating systems.

Experience in professional engagements with internal and external customers (e.g., AOs, DAOs, SCAs, Program Managers, etc.), to include negotiating controls / requirements with government Contracting Activities.

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!?

Learn More & Apply Now!

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.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

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

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world - and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form - with our customers and with each other propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 124,000 USD - 250,000 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 Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

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