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Salary: USD 146,000 - 194,000 / annual
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company transforming U.S. and allied military capabilities through advanced technology. The Space team is expanding AI-powered capabilities for Space Domain Awareness, Space Control, and Command and Control, developing fully integrated hardware and software systems including Lattice for Space Missions and modular payloads.
As the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) for the Space team, you will serve as the senior security authority, leading all Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Assessment & Authorization (A&A) activities across classification levels. You will own the authorization portfolio, drive continuous monitoring strategy, and ensure IT engineering and networking infrastructure operates in a compliant, hardened posture.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading all RMF processes for system authorizations (ATO, IATT, IATO) and developing/maintaining System Security Plans, Security Assessment Reports, and Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms), tracking remediation within required timeframes
- Managing the continuous monitoring program including vulnerability scans, account audits, access reviews, and risk assessments across all protection levels
- Coordinating security control assessments with validators, Security Control Assessors, and Authorizing Officials; interfacing with government security organizations (DISA, NSA, DIA, service CIOs) as the primary technical security representative
- Leading incident response for security events requiring investigation, containment, and reporting
- Providing direct leadership and mentorship to Information Systems Security Officers (ISSOs), establishing performance expectations and ensuring comprehensive security coverage across all systems
- Managing Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) platforms, tracking compliance evidence, and briefing leadership and customers on authorization status, security posture, and risk decisions
REQUIREMENTS:
- 5+ years of experience in information assurance or 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)
- Demonstrated 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
- Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- CISSP or CISM certification
- Experience with space systems or satellite program security environments
- Familiarity with GRC platforms (eMASS, Xacta, or similar)
- Prior experience leading or 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
