Information Systems Security Manager, Space

Anduril • Costa Mesa, CA

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About The Position

Anduril's Space team is dedicated to expanding our AI-powered capabilities into the final frontier, enhancing Space Domain Awareness, Space Control, and Command and Control for U.S. military and allied partners. We're developing fully integrated hardware and software systems, including Lattice for Space Missions and modular payloads, to address growing threats in space and ensure our Guardians maintain a decisive advantage in this contested warfighting domain. As the ISSM, you will serve as the senior security authority for the Space team, leading all Risk Management Framework and Assessment & Authorization activities across classification levels. You'll own the authorization portfolio, drive continuous monitoring strategy, and ensure our IT engineering and networking infrastructure operates in a compliant, hardened posture at all times.

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

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• Lead all RMF processes for system authorizations (ATO, IATT, IATO) and develop and maintain System Security Plans, Security Assessment Reports, and POA&Ms — tracking remediation within required timeframes
• Manage the continuous monitoring program including vulnerability scans, account audits, access reviews, and risk assessments across all protection levels
• Coordinate security control assessments with validators, SCAs, and Authorizing Officials, and 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, establishing performance expectations and ensuring comprehensive security coverage across all systems
• Manage GRC platforms, track compliance evidence, and brief leadership and customers on authorization status, security posture, and risk decisions

Benefits

• Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package.
• top-tier benefits for full-time employees
• comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed