Cyber & Compliance Leader – Connected Digital Products

RTX

Lead Connected Aviation Cybersecurity and Compliance for Collins Aerospace focusing on integrated solutions for the aviation industry. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to enhance cybersecurity initiatives.

Posted 6/9/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $186,200 - $353,800 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead maturity of the Cybersecurity Mission Support service delivery for their specific function, which includes the development of operational plans, associated processes to support its execution, and facilitation of all SBU Cybersecurity & Compliance activities.
Serve as concierge to help the functions navigate cyber and compliance services.
Establish risk ownership and accountability within the business line.
Represent the Cybersecurity & Compliance functional services to support alignment of resources, priorities and support within the functions.
Similarly, represent function’s business needs to help drive appropriate prioritization in Cybersecurity & Compliance.
Identify key stakeholders and actively engage SBU in requirements gathering and be able to translate requirements into action that contributes to high levels of customer satisfaction and proactive planning while being sensitive to SBU business objectives.
Provide SBU requirements for the creation and management of key performance indicators and other relevant metrics to support service delivery success, opportunities for improvement, and understanding of resource commitments.
Regularly provide management level reporting and updates to demonstrate progress against expected control outcomes, challenges and agreed-upon standard service level agreements (SLAs).
Provide SBU requirements for the development of innovative cyber solutions and drive implementation of tools, technologies, and automated processes to further enrich service delivery.
Drive best practices and influence cyber-based changes necessary to support the assigned SBU landscape or meet changing mission requirements and performance improvement targets.
Drive change communications between the SBU and DT Cybersecurity organizations for activity that may impact Cyber services or SBU, working to minimize risk, increase visibility and provide better situational awareness for change across the enterprise.
Represent the Collins Aerospace CISO in cybersecurity and business-related councils or working groups as delegated.
Act as a liaison and subject matter expert (SME) between cybersecurity and the lines of business in the development of appropriate policies, standards, and frameworks.
Partner with Business Relationship Managers (BRMs) and other SBU/function/region-aligned DT leaders to collectively represent DT services to the business.
Leverage RTX CORE (Customer Oriented Results and Excellence) Operating System principles to realize increased innovation and automation where practical.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 14 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 12 years experience
One or more industry certifications (i.e. CISSP, CISM, CEH, GEVA, or similar)
Strong comprehension of information security practices/frameworks including identifying risks, emerging cyber security threats, and risk mitigation processes.
Demonstrated experience across more than one cybersecurity discipline (e.g., security architecture, compliance, vulnerability management, incident response, application security).
Demonstrated experience in team leadership and ability to lead through influence to drive creation and execution of operational plans and service delivery.
Ability to write succinct briefings, presentations, and reports to convey analysis, trends, strategies and then use effective communication skills to present analytical data and tailor the message to a variety of technical and non-technical audiences.
Strong deductive reasoning, critical thinking, prioritization and follow through with attention to detail while seeking opportunities to innovate and excel.
Ability to effectively lead and inspire cross-functional teams by leveraging influence, fostering collaboration and building consensus to drive cybersecurity initiatives and enhance security posture.
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.
Knowledgeable in Agile development, related concepts, and execution.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Parental (including paternal) leave
Flexible work schedules
Achievement awards
Educational assistance
Child/adult backup care

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Hard Skills & Tools

cybersecuritycompliancerisk managementsecurity architecturevulnerability managementincident responseapplication securityinformation security practicesperformance indicatorsAgile development

Soft Skills

team leadershipinfluencecommunicationcritical thinkingprioritizationattention to detailcollaborationtrust buildingadaptabilitycustomer focus

Certifications

CISSPCISMCEHGEVA