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Salary: USD 150,000 - 218,000 / annual
Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, serving large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military with dedicated, secure networks. The company operates five satellites on orbit with a backlog exceeding $1 billion in commercial contracts and employs 500 engineers and entrepreneurs from its 153,000 sq. ft. Northern California headquarters.
The Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) leads the development, implementation, and oversight of the Risk Management Framework (RMF), information security, and information assurance programs supporting classified and unclassified systems across collateral and Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) environments. This role ensures compliance with 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM) and applicable Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), safeguarding national security information while enabling mission success.
The ISSM serves as the principal advisor on all classified information system security matters, collaborating closely with government customers, security leadership, and technical teams to maintain secure, compliant, and inspection-ready environments. Working in coordination with the Chief Security Officer, the ISSM implements enterprise common controls and represents the organization with U.S. Government accrediting authorities, including Authorizing Officials (AOs) and Security Control Assessors (SCAs).
Key responsibilities include: leading and managing the Information System Security Program in accordance with NISPOM and ICDs; overseeing RMF lifecycle activities including system categorization, control implementation, assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring; developing and maintaining System Security Plans (SSPs), policies, and procedures; representing the organization with accrediting authorities; managing continuous monitoring programs including vulnerability assessments and POA&M tracking; analyzing SIEM outputs and audit logs; conducting self-assessments and implementing corrective actions; overseeing the cybersecurity posture of LANs, WANs, and standalone systems; managing COMSEC, media control, and data spill response procedures; developing and executing incident response processes; leading inspections and audits conducted by DCSA and Intelligence Community stakeholders; delivering security education and awareness training; and developing and enforcing classified system policies and standard operating procedures.
Requirements: Active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility; Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience; 8+ years of experience in ISSM roles supporting classified systems in collateral and SCIF environments; demonstrated experience with eMASS and participation in DCSA assessments; current CompTIA Security+ (or equivalent) certification in compliance with DoD Directive 8140; strong expertise in RMF and working knowledge of NISPOM, ICD 503, ICD 705, and NIST standards; experience with vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., ACAS), SIEM platforms, and STIG implementation across Windows and Linux systems; proven leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills. Preferred certifications: CISSP, CISM, or CAP. U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residency, or refugee/asylee status required to comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations.
