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RTX · 20 hours ago

Director, Cyber Mission Support Team (Remote)

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

$186K/yr - $354K/yr

10+ years exp

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. The Cyber Mission Support Team Lead is responsible for guiding and developing Cybersecurity & Compliance Leaders, ensuring the organization delivers risk-driven outcomes that strengthen cybersecurity posture and compliance readiness across the enterprise.

AerospaceManufacturingSecuritySensorTelecommunications

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Cybersecurity & Compliance Leaders across P&L, functional, engineering, and operations domains

Build a culture anchored in clarity, accountability, trust, inclusion, and high performance

Drive talent strategy, hiring, skill development, succession planning, and role clarity for the entire CMS organization

Ensure CCLs effectively translate enterprise cybersecurity strategy, risk frameworks, and compliance requirements into business-relevant action plans

Maintain deep alignment between CMS activities, business priorities, and RTX Enterprise Cyber programs

Partner with Digital Technology (DT), Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Quality leadership to drive cybersecurity integration across programs and transformation efforts

Oversee the enterprise rhythm of cyber risk reviews, compliance readiness assessments, surge-risk forums, and other governance mechanisms orchestrated by CCLs

Create a unified, integrated view of cyber and compliance risks across all business domains for the CISO and executive leadership

Define and enforce high standards for risk communication, escalation pathways, and business accountability

Establish performance expectations, KPIs, and operating standards for the CCL cohort

Drive consistency in measurement, reporting, and visibility of cyber posture across all business units

Identify systemic improvement opportunities; ensure CCLs are equipped to influence enterprise teams (engineering, operations, compliance, DT) toward solutions

Shape the enterprise-level cyber risk narrative for executive audiences

Provide communication frameworks, templates, and coaching to help CCLs deliver clear, concise, and impactful messaging

Ensure consistent articulation of cyber priorities, compliance expectations, and risk posture across all business-facing interactions

Continuously refine the CMS/CCL operating model, including RACIs, governance structures, handoffs, communication paths, and role definitions

Partner with cybersecurity engineering, compliance, and DT to streamline workflows and eliminate process friction

Standardize roles, deliverables, and expectations while enabling tailored execution based on business context

Serve as a strategic advisor to the CISO, providing synthesized insights on enterprise cyber posture, emerging risks, and cross-domain themes

Support executive-level briefings, audits, board materials, regulatory engagements, and customer interactions

Represent the CISO as needed in governance forums, compliance discussions, and senior leadership touchpoints

Qualification

Cybersecurity frameworksRisk governanceLeadership experienceCertifications CISSPCertifications CISMBusiness strategy understandingTeam buildingStakeholder engagementContinuous improvementCommunication skillsAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity or a related discipline with 12+ years of prior relevant experience OR Advanced Degree in a related field and 10+ years of experience

12+ years experience in cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF/800-171, CIS, ISO 27001), risk governance, and regulatory requirements in regulated industries

10+ years leading senior-level professionals and driving alignment across teams

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future. RTX will not offer sponsorship for this position

Preferred

Adept at understanding business strategy, planning, processes, ability to inject cybersecurity into the business through teamwork and influence

Able to attain and preserve credibility with the team through sustained cyber, digital and/or aerospace & defense industry knowledge

Adaptive to change and comfortable with navigating complex, evolving organization structures

Passion in working with customers and functional partners, building strong trust relationships, and championing an inclusive environment that encourages different viewpoints and ideas

Experience designing or scaling federated cybersecurity or risk programs

Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CEH, or similar

Demonstrated capability to coach and develop leaders, build high-performing teams, and manage complex stakeholder landscapes

Familiarity with major enterprise cyber initiatives: Zero Trust, DLP/ILH, OT security, cloud security, supplier assurance, and compliance frameworks (CMMC, DoD/FAA/EASA)

Benefits

Healthcare

Wellness

Retirement and work/life benefits

Parental (including paternal) leave

Flexible work schedules

Achievement awards

Educational assistance

Child/adult backup care

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance program

Employee Scholar Program

Paid time off

Holidays

Company

RTX

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RTX is comprised of three market-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon – working as one to answer the biggest questions and solve the hardest problems in aerospace and defense.

Founded in 1922

Arlington, Virginia, USA

10001+ employees