Information Security Manager - RMF/NIST Expert

Karman Space & Defense; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Health Savings Account (HSA) with公司con

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Company‑paid life and AD&D insurance

Short‑ and long‑term disability

Job summary

Karman Space & Defense in Huntington Beach, CA is seeking an Information Systems Security Manager to lead the organization’s cybersecurity program, ensuring information systems operate securely and in compliance with regulatory and company requirements.

You will drive risk management, authorization activities, continuous monitoring, incident response, and security governance while partnering across multiple functions to support secure business operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/Cybersecurity or related field.
• Minimum one year of experience in information systems security or cybersecurity compliance.
• Experience with RMF, NIST frameworks, or similar cybersecurity frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Manages cybersecurity governance framework aligned with RMF and company policies.
• Leads enterprise risk assessments, advises leadership on system authorizations, drives remediation.
• Oversees compliance, continuous monitoring, and incident response activities for information systems.
• Leads and mentors ISSOs and security personnel to strengthen security practices across operations.
• Coordinates inspections, vulnerability management, audit readiness, and corrective actions.
• Reviews and analyzes security logs and events, triages incidents, documents required actions.

Skills

RMF/NIST frameworks experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field

Job description

Karman Space & Defense in Huntington Beach, CA is seeking an Information Systems Security Manager to lead the organization’s cybersecurity program, ensuring information systems operate securely and in compliance with regulatory and company requirements.

You will drive risk management, authorization activities, continuous monitoring, incident response, and security governance while partnering across multiple functions to support secure business operations.