Senior Information Security Manager (TS/SCI) — Remote Leadership

Aether Aerospace; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 124,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness programs

Income protection

Paid leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

Aether Aerospace seeks an Information System Security Manager IV to lead the management and security of organizational information systems, ensuring compliant operations and disaster recovery readiness, with a focus on risk mitigation and strategic tech direction.

The role requires TS/SCI clearance, a Bachelor’s or higher, 8–10 years of experience with supervisory responsibility, vendor management, and proven IT budgeting. Remote work is supported with preference for Boston, MA or Dayton, OH.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in conducting operational risk assessments and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Strong understanding of enterprise-level technologies, IT systems management, and cybersecurity practices.
• Proven experience managing IT budgets and aligning expenditures with organizational goals.
• Expertise in vendor management and establishing service-level agreements.
• Proficiency in identifying and integrating emerging technologies to improve operational processes.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to address and resolve complex IT issues.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and team coordination abilities.

Responsibilities

• Direct the utilization and management of information systems and technologies that automate organizational operations.
• Ensure secure implementation and compliance of enterprise-level technology, communication systems, and technical equipment.
• Oversee the development, review, and approval of backup and disaster recovery plans.
• Perform operational risk assessments and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Maintain training materials and provide user training on organizational technologies.
• Manage IT budgets and track services costs to align with organizational objectives.
• Design, deliver, and continuously improve software strategies and standard operating procedures for IT systems.
• Identify and integrate emerging technologies to enhance organizational processes and performance.
• Analyze business needs and ensure software and services align with and contribute to desired outcomes.
• Develop, maintain, and manage service-level agreements with partners and vendors.
• Evaluate overall IT operations, identify gaps, and recommend enhancements to optimize performance.
• Demonstrate advanced troubleshooting skills to resolve deployment and environmental issues.
• Supervise, coordinate, and provide leadership to assigned staff, including performance management and compliance with company policies.
• Estimate staffing needs, assign work, and manage hiring and separation processes for technical and entry-level professionals.
• Provide technical support to operational strategies aligned within your program and initiatives that optimize processes, enhance productivity, and ensure quality across all program functions.
• Ensure 100% of planned hours are worked and recorded.
• Identify and forward to leadership any opportunities that could lead to growth within your work area.
• Participate in growth efforts as requested.
• Ensure all contractual deliverables are met/exceeded to the customer's satisfaction.
• Complete personal PDP and attend Company Meetings (with camera on).
• Within your program, build productive and positive professional relationships with clients.
• Execute all contract requirements as assigned in accordance with the contract-specific LCAT and requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills

Risk assessments

IT systems management

Cybersecurity

Budget management

Vendor management

Emerging technologies

Troubleshooting

Leadership communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Aether Aerospace seeks an Information System Security Manager IV to lead the management and security of organizational information systems, ensuring compliant operations and disaster recovery readiness, with a focus on risk mitigation and strategic tech direction.

The role requires TS/SCI clearance, a Bachelor’s or higher, 8–10 years of experience with supervisory responsibility, vendor management, and proven IT budgeting. Remote work is supported with preference for Boston, MA or Dayton, OH.