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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cyber Defense Analyst-ISSO (Onsite) (DoD Secret Clearance) - **Company:** RTX - **Location:** Richardson, TX, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $86,800.0 - $165,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Cyber Security, Information Systems, Computer Networks, Identity and Access Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Intrusion Detection Systems, Network Security, Log Analysis, Network Monitoring, Security Software, Security Information and Event Management, Software Vulnerability Management, Data Logging, Data Processing, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), ArcSight Event Correlation, Cyber Warfare, Splunk, GXP, Plan of Action and Milestones, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** July 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://globalhr.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/REC_RTX_Ext_Gateway/job/US-TX-RICHARDSON-461--3200-E-Renner-Rd--RENNER-BLDG-461/Cyber-Defense-Analyst--Onsite---DoD-Secret-Clearance-_01857719 ## About the Role 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, * Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience. * 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 * Experience performing cybersecurity monitoring, detection, auditing, and continuous monitoring activities in an enterprise or DoD environment. * Working knowledge of cybersecurity principles, including network security, system logging, access management, and incident detection. * Experience analyzing security alerts, logs, and network traffic to identify anomalous or malicious activity and escalate appropriately. * Ability to document findings, audit results, and response actions in accordance with established procedures. * Familiarity with cybersecurity tools such as SIEMs (Splunk preferred), IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, vulnerability scanning, and network monitoring platforms. * Experience participating in Change Control Boards (CCBs) and reviewing proposed system changes for security impact and risk. * Familiarity with DoD or other regulated environments, including RMF, JSIG, NIST, NISPOM, and DAAG guidance., * Advanced experience using SIEM platforms such as Splunk for log analysis, alert triage, event correlation, and reporting. * Working knowledge of enterprise network protocols, architectures, and advanced attack techniques. * Experience supporting inspection and assessment readiness, including trend analysis of security events and POA&M tracking. * Exposure to vulnerability management processes and tools, including evaluation of findings and mitigation tracking. * Ability to analyze system metrics, identify trends, and communicate risk and mitigation strategies to senior analysts or leadership. * Experience coordinating with IT, Facilities, and Industrial Security teams to ensure consistent application of cybersecurity controls. ## Description Collins Aerospace Global Security Services (GSS) is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to support cybersecurity operations for classified and controlled information systems. In this role, you will lead ISSO-level activities under the oversight of the ISSM, ensuring systems remain compliant, audit-ready, and aligned with program requirements. You will assist with continuous monitoring, system auditing, inspection readiness, and risk identification, while reviewing and processing data transfers, user access requests, and system changes through Change Control Boards (CCBs). This role provides a hands-on, advanced cybersecurity opportunity, offering exposure to assessment and authorization processes, regulatory compliance, and operational cybersecurity practices in a high-assurance environment. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to apply cybersecurity controls consistently across technical, physical, and operational environments. ** This position is onsite in Richardson, TX ** What YOU will do: * Serve as the lead ISSO for assigned information systems, coordinating ISSO-level cybersecurity activities across the system. * Prepare systems for inspections, audits, and assessments by ensuring documentation, controls, and processes are compliant and inspection-ready. * Review and approve data transfers and user access requests within assigned scope, ensuring adherence to security policies, authorization boundaries, and contractual requirements. * Conduct advanced system auditing and log analysis to identify trends, recurring issues, and potential security risks, and recommend mitigations to the ISSM. * Develop, validate, and maintain cybersecurity documentation, authorization artifacts, and compliance reports to ensure systems remain audit-ready. * Manage and track Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) within ISSO responsibility, ensuring timely remediation of findings from inspections, audits, or continuous monitoring. * Participate in Change Control Boards (CCBs), reviewing proposed system changes for security impact, authorization implications, and risk considerations. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams (IT, Facilities, Industrial Security) and enterprise cybersecurity stakeholders to ensure consistent application of ISSO responsibilities across technical and operational environments. * Monitor system metrics, vulnerability trends, and continuous monitoring data to support risk reporting and operational decision-making. * Communicate system security posture, inspection readiness, and ISSO-level findings to the ISSM and other senior cybersecurity personnel. ## Related Videos - [Blueprints for Success: Steering a Global Data & AI Architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1577-blueprints-for-success-steering-a-global-data-ai-architecture) - [Our journey with Spring Boot in a microservice architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/511-our-journey-with-spring-boot-in-a-microservice-architecture) - [Progressive Delivery in Kubernetes](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/949-progressive-delivery-in-kubernetes) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Cyber Sleuth: Finding Hidden Connections in Cyber Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/893-cyber-sleuth-finding-hidden-connections-in-cyber-data) - [Leveraging Large Language Models for Legacy Code Translation: Challenges and Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1157-leveraging-large-language-models-for-legacy-code-translation-challenges-and-solutions) ## Related Articles - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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