Director of IT & Infrastructure - Space Defense & Security

AST SpaceMobile; Lanham (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

AST SpaceMobile seeks a Director of IT & Infrastructure to lead the secure, DoD-aligned IT foundation for its defense labs and gateway facilities. You will own end-to-end infrastructure, achieve CMMC Level 2 compliance, and pair IT with cyber and facility security to protect critical data and missions.

Based in Lanham, MD with potential relocation to Tysons, VA, the role requires US citizenship and active TS/SCI eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in IT, cybersecurity, engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years in IT infrastructure and security leadership within the DoD or aerospace sectors.
• Deep knowledge of CMMC Level 2, NIST 800-171, and CNSSP-12.
• Experience managing Facility Clearance (FCL) and overseeing FSO functions.
• Experience managing IT in secure mission-critical environments such as SCIFs, labs, or satellite teleports.

Responsibilities

• Infrastructure Ownership: Manage and scale IT infrastructure across corporate offices, defense laboratories, and satellite gateway locations.
• CMMC & Compliance: Direct the implementation and certification of a CMMC Level 2 network environment.
• Cyber & Space Security: Lead cybersecurity strategy in alignment with CNSSP-12 and NIST 800-171 standards for space systems.
• FCL & Security Leadership: Serve as the technical lead for Facility Clearance (FCL) requirements, ensuring compliance with DCSA standards.
• Cross-Functional Convergence: Align IT, security, and facility protocols to support complex defense programs and protect national security data.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Security leadership

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT, cybersecurity, engineering

Tools

CMMC Level 2 tooling

NIST 800-171 tooling

FCL/FSO management tools

Job description

AST SpaceMobile seeks a Director of IT & Infrastructure to lead the secure, DoD-aligned IT foundation for its defense labs and gateway facilities. You will own end-to-end infrastructure, achieve CMMC Level 2 compliance, and pair IT with cyber and facility security to protect critical data and missions.

Based in Lanham, MD with potential relocation to Tysons, VA, the role requires US citizenship and active TS/SCI eligibility.