Information Systems Security Officer, Space

Anduril Industries; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking an ISSO to lead day‑to‑day compliance and vulnerability management across assigned systems. You will run scans, validate STIGs, manage access controls, investigate security events, and maintain the evidence portfolio for authorization readiness.

With a Top Secret clearance and DoD compliance expertise, you will collaborate with IT and security teams on frameworks like JSIG and NIST 800-53, in support of Space missions and space domain awareness.

Qualifications

• Hands-on compliance execution for DoD regulations and security controls.
• Active Top Secret clearance and ability to maintain it.
• Experience with ACAS/Tenable, STIGs, and vulnerability remediation.
• Knowledge of NIST 800-53 and DISA guidance.

Responsibilities

• Execute vulnerability scanning and coordinate remediation with IT teams.
• Validate STIGs and document findings and remediation status.
• Configure and monitor Security Center, endpoint protection, and Splunk SIEM.
• Manage user access controls using least privilege and RBAC.
• Conduct weekly audits and JSIG-aligned reviews.
• Maintain security artifacts and evidence for authorizations.
• Support assessments with evidence collection and demonstrations.

Skills

Cybersecurity experience

Active Top Secret clearance

DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II or higher

Education

DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II or higher certification

Tools

ACAS/Tenable

SCAP

SCC

Evaluate-STIG

Job description

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

ABOUT THE TEAM

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.

ABOUT THE JOB

As the ISSO, you will serve as the hands‑on security practitioner responsible for day‑to‑day compliance execution and vulnerability management across assigned systems. You'll run scans, validate STIGs, manage access controls, investigate security events, and maintain the compliance evidence that supports the team's authorization portfolio.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Execute vulnerability scanning using ACAS/Tenable across all networks and coordinate remediation of findings with IT Engineering and Networking teams within CAT I/II/III timelines
• Apply and validate STIGs using Evaluate-STIG, SCAP, SCC, and manual review; document all findings and remediation status
• Configure and monitor security tooling including Security Center, endpoint protection, and Splunk SIEM — investigating security events and escalating per established incident response procedures
• Manage user access controls by enforcing least privilege and RBAC across all systems, processing account requests, and conducting regular access reviews
• Conduct weekly audits and security configuration reviews, monitoring for atypical usage, access anomalies, and unauthorized changes per JSIG requirements
• Maintain all security artifacts including STIG checklists, scan results, vulnerability reports, compliance matrices, and audit logs
• Support security assessments by collecting evidence, preparing documentation, and providing technical demonstrations to assessors

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years of experience in cybersecurity or information assurance with hands‑on compliance execution
• DoD 8570/8140 compliance at IAT Level II or higher (e.g., Security+, CySA+, or CCNA Security)
• Hands‑on experience with ACAS/Tenable, SCAP, SCC, or Evaluate-STIG
• Working knowledge of DISA STIGs, NIST 800-53 security controls, and vulnerability remediation workflows
• Experience managing user access controls and conducting account/access reviews
• Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with Splunk SIEM configuration, log analysis, and alert tuning
• Familiarity with JSIG or ICD 503 assessment processes
• Experience working in a space systems or satellite program security environment
• Exposure to GRC platforms such as eMASS or Xacta
• Prior experience supporting security control assessments or ATO packages
• CompTIA CySA+, CEH, or GIAC certifications

US Salary Range

$124,000—$164,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full‑time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top‑tier benefits for full‑time employees, including:

Benefits

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next.

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