Classified Cybersecurity Manager (Onsite) (Top Secret Clearance)

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: Top Secret

 Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1 Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. The Cybersecurity Manager provides tactical leadership and oversight for cybersecurity professionals supporting classified and controlled information systems across assigned programs. This role is accountable for the effective execution of system authorization, continuous monitoring, inspection readiness, and risk management activities.  The Cybersecurity Manager supervises and develops cybersecurity personnel while ensuring disciplined implementation of security processes, high-quality authorization artifacts, and sustained operational compliance. Responsibilities include overseeing the application and maintenance of cybersecurity requirements in accordance with applicable government frameworks and guidance, including RMF, JSIG, NIST publications, NISPOM, and the DCSA Assessment and Authorization Guide (DAAG). Through direct oversight of team activities, review of authorization documentation, and validation of control implementation, the manager ensures consistent assessment practices and sustained inspection readiness across supported programs.  ** This is an onsite position in Cedar Rapids, IA. ** What YOU will do: Provide leadership and oversight for cybersecurity activities across assigned classified information systems, ensuring effective risk management, sustained compliance, and inspection readiness.  Serve as the senior cybersecurity authority for inspections, assessments, audits, and continuous monitoring, directing preparation, execution, response efforts, and timely closure of findings and POA&Ms.  Oversee and validate system authorization activities under RMF, including application of JSIG and DAAG guidance where applicable, ensuring quality authorization artifacts and audit-ready documentation.  Lead cybersecurity Change Control Boards (CCBs) and evaluate proposed system changes for security impact, authorization implications, and risk posture.  Assess and communicate cybersecurity risks to senior leadership and Authorizing Officials, translating technical issues into mission, cost, and operational impact.  Integrate cybersecurity requirements into program execution by partnering with Program Managers and cross-functional stakeholders to align security with mission objectives.  Directly manage cybersecurity personnel, including performance evaluations, goal setting, coaching, corrective guidance, and accountability for execution quality.  Develop team capability through mentoring, structured development planning, certification progression, and required training compliance.  Balance workloads and allocate resources across supported programs to meet operational demands and inspection timelines.  Prepare and deliver cybersecurity status briefings summarizing authorization posture, inspection readiness, risk trends, resource needs, and overall team performance.

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 of experience U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are