Senior Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)
About the role
Senior ISSM responsible for leading RMF, information security, and information assurance programs across collateral and SCIF environments, ensuring compliance with NISPOM, ICDs, and NIST standards, and serving as the principal advisor on classified information system security matters.
Responsibilities
- Program Leadership, Compliance & RMF
Qualifications
- Active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
- 8+ years of ISSM experience 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
Skills
Benefits
- Equity compensation
- High-quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement planning
- Flexible PTO
- Free on-site catered meals
About Astranis
Advanced satellites for high orbits.
Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. Today Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe— large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. With five satellites on orbit and many more set to launch soon, the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts. Astranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization. Astranis has raised over $750 million from some of the world’s best investors, from Andreessen Horowitz to Blackrock, and Fidelity, and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.
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