Information Systems Security Manager, Space
Anduril Industries · Costa Mesa, California, United States
About this role
**Information Systems Security Manager (Space) — Anduril Industries** **About Anduril** Anduril Industries is a defense technology company transforming U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by **Lattice OS**, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a real-time, 3D command and control center. **About the Team** Anduril’s **Space team** expands AI-powered capabilities for **Space Domain Awareness, Space Control, and Command and Control** for U.S. military and allied partners. The team develops integrated hardware and software systems, including **Lattice for Space Missions** and modular payloads, to address growing threats in space. **About the Job** As the **ISSM**, you’ll serve as the senior security authority for the Space team—leading **Risk Management Framework (RMF)** and **Assessment & Authorization (A&A)** activities across classification levels. You’ll own the authorization portfolio, drive continuous monitoring strategy, and ensure IT engineering and networking infrastructure remains compliant and hardened. **What You’ll Do** - Lead all RMF processes for system authorizations (**ATO, IATT, IATO**) and maintain **SSPs, SARs, and POA&Ms**, tracking remediation within required timeframes - Manage continuous monitoring (vulnerability scans, account audits, access reviews, and risk assessments) across all protection levels - Coordinate security control assessments with validators, SCAs, and Authorizing Officials; interface with government security organizations (DISA, NSA, DIA, service CIOs) as the primary technical security representative - Lead incident response for security events requiring investigation, containment, and reporting - Provide direct leadership and mentorship to ISSOs, setting performance expectations and ensuring comprehensive security coverage - Manage GRC platforms, track compliance evidence, and brief leadership and customers on authorization status, security posture, and risk decisions **Required Qualifications** - **5+ years** in information assurance/cybersecurity with direct **RMF and A&A** experience - **DoD 8570/8140** compliance at **IAM Level II or higher** (e.g., **CAP, CASP+, CISM, or CISSP**) - Experience managing system authorization packages (**SSPs, SARs, POA&Ms**) across multiple classification levels - Experience interfacing with government **Authorizing Officials** and security control assessors - Strong understanding of **NIST 800-53** security controls and **CNSSI 1253** - Active ability to maintain a **U.S. Top Secret** security clearance **Preferred Qualifications** - **CISSP** or **CISM** - Experience with space systems/satellite program security environments - Familiarity with **GRC platforms** (eMASS, Xacta, or similar) - Prior experience leading/mentoring a cybersecurity team - Background working with **DISA STIGs** and **SCAP-based** vulnerability management tools - Experience briefing senior leadership and government customers on risk decisions **Compensation** - **$146,000–$194,000 USD** (base salary estimate) **Benefits** Anduril offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees). For more information: https://www.anduril.com/careers **Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams** - Anduril will **never** solicit payment or request sensitive personal financial details during hiring. - Recruiter emails should come from **@anduril.com
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