Information Systems Security Officer, Space

Mosaic.tech; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Competitive compensation

Data privacy and security programs

Job summary

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

This hands-on security role requires DoD 8570/8140 IAT II or higher, active TS clearance, and experience with ACAS/Tenable, STIGs, NIST 800-53, and security tooling such as Splunk.

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.
• Active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Information Assurance

Security Clearances

Access Control

Tools

ACAS/Tenable

SCAP

Evaluate-STIG

DISA STIGs

NIST 800-53

Splunk

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

Salary Range: $112,000 — $149,000 USD

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. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.

Data Privacy

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