Security Manager - Huntsville, AL

Date Posted: 2026-09-25 Country: United States of America Location: US-AL-HUNTSVILLE-7745 ~ 7745 Eagle Rd ~ EAGLE 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 At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.   Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.   What You Will Do Strategic Oversight of Security Requirements: Provide strategic oversight and ensure effective implementation of contractual security requirements for assigned classified programs, ensuring compliance with U.S. Government and RTX policies while driving operational excellence. Leadership and Development of Security Team: Lead and manage a high-performing team of security professionals by setting strategic goals, providing mentorship, delivering advanced training, and conducting thorough performance evaluations to foster professional growth and team success and set clear expectations and provide feedback to ensure compliance. Cross-Contractual Security Collaboration: Serve as a senior security representative, supporting the broader security team by managing cross-contractual security requirements and driving alignment across contracts/programs to meet strategic objectives. Cross-Functional Alignment: Partner with personnel across functional organizations to ensure security strategies are integrated with business objectives, while maintaining full compliance with applicable U.S. Government regulations and RTX directives. Policy Development and Operational Excellence: Oversee the development and implementation of local Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Job Operating Instructions, and additional processes as necessary to uphold the highest standards of compliance and operational efficiency in the area of responsibility. JSIG Compliance Leadership: Collaborate with and provide guidance to the ISSO/ISSM on the implementation of JSIG requirements, including the development of approved sanitization procedures for hardware and test equipment, ensuring alignment with program needs. Secure Facility Management: Oversee the inspection, preparation for accreditation, and ongoing maintenance of secure facilities in strict compliance with ICD-705 standards, ensuring readiness for audits and operational integrity while maintaining readiness for inspections, audits, and accreditation activities. Ensure effective implementation of all contractual and regulatory security requirements across Huntsville production areas.  Oversee execution of security procedures for production operations.  Develop, update, and enforce local Standard Operating Procedures and Job Operating Instructions. Representation and Engagement: Serve as a senior representative for security requirements, traveling as needed to fulfill contractual obligations and support RTX business objectives, while maintaining a high standard of professionalism and expertise. Must possess a valid driver’s license for escorting individuals across business locations Travel between Raytheon business locations in the Huntsville metro area. Travel to other US based locations may be required. Qualifications You Must Have Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience Experience in Special Program operations is required. Experience working within one or more critical munitions programs. Qualifications We Prefer Prior experience managing large DoD Program Security organizations. Previous experience managing or supervising personnel. Experience with Microsoft Products, JADE, and DISS. Master’s Degree major in Business Management, Security and/or Risk Management, Government Policy, Information Management, Criminal Justice, or other related fields of study.  Related training with Defense Security Service, Center for Development of Security Excellence or equivalent security certification programs. What We Offer Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation. This position is not eligible for Relocation assistance Learn More & Apply Now! Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.  Onsite : Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote. The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of a