Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)(Onsite)

Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-121 ~ 350 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 121

 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: DoD Clearance: Secret

 Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1 Collins Aerospace Global Security Services (GSS) is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) Level 2 to support cybersecurity operations for classified and controlled information systems.  In this role, you will perform ISSO-level activities under the guidance of senior ISSOs and the ISSM, helping to ensure systems remain compliant, audit-ready, and aligned with program requirements. You will assist with continuous monitoring, system auditing, inspection readiness, and risk identification, while supporting data transfers and user access requests in accordance with security policies and authorization boundaries.  This role provides a strong intermediate-level opportunity in cybersecurity, offering exposure to operational monitoring, regulatory compliance, and technical aspects of system security in a high-assurance environment. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to help apply cybersecurity controls consistently across technical, physical, and operational environments.  ** This position is onsite in Cedar Rapids, IA. **  What YOU will do: Support cybersecurity implementation and maintenance for assigned information systems under the guidance of the ISSM or senior ISSOs.  Process and review data transfer requests, ensuring security controls are applied and authorization requirements are met.  Assist with user account and access requests, verifying approvals and adherence to role-based access control policies.  Execute continuous monitoring activities, including reviewing security logs, validating security controls, and identifying anomalies.  Conduct system auditing and log reviews to detect policy violations, compliance issues, or potential security events.  Develop, maintain, and update cybersecurity documentation, security plans, and authorization artifacts to support audit-ready operations.  Track and assist in closure of Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) resulting from audits, assessments, or monitoring activities.  Report identified security issues, audit findings, or system anomalies to the ISSM or senior cybersecurity personnel.  Collaborate with cross-functional teams (IT, Facilities, Industrial Security) to ensure cybersecurity requirements are applied consistently.  Support preparation for inspections, audits, and assessments by providing required documentation, evidence, and operational insigh  Experience collaborating with IT or engineering teams to support investigation and remediation activities.

YOU Must Have: Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. Active DoD Secret Security Clearance required on day one.  IAM Level I certification compliant with DoD 8570 / DoD 8140 (e.g., Security+, GSEC, GSLC).  Experience performing cybersecurity monitoring, detection, and analysis activities in an enterprise or DoD environment.  Working knowledge of cybersecurity principles, including network security, system logging, access controls, and incident detection.  Experience analyzing security alerts, logs, and network traffic to identify anomalous or malicious activity.  Ability to document findings, audit results, and response actions according to established procedures.  Familiarity with