Space Information Security RMF Lead

Anduril Industries, Inc.; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking an Information Systems Security Manager for Space to lead RMF and A&A across multiple classification levels. You will own the authorization portfolio, drive continuous monitoring, and ensure a hardened, compliant IT infrastructure.

You will mentor ISSOs, coordinate security assessments with validators and government officials, and brief leadership on posture and risk decisions as part of a defense technology team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of information assurance or cybersecurity experience with RMF/A&A.

Responsibilities

• Lead RMF processes for system authorizations (ATO, IATT, IATO) and develop System Security Plans and SARs.
• Manage continuous monitoring program with vulnerability scans, access reviews, and risk assessments across protection levels.
• Coordinate security control assessments with validators, SCAs, and Authorizing Officials; interface with DISA, NSA, DIA and service CIOs.

Skills

RMF & A&A

DoD 8570 IAM II+

SSP/SAR/POA&M

Government interfaces

NIST 800-53 CNSSI 1253

Top Secret clearance

Job description

Information Systems Security Manager, Space

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 ISSM, you will serve as the senior security authority for the Space team, leading all Risk Management Framework and Assessment & Authorization activities across classification levels. You'll own the authorization portfolio, drive continuous monitoring strategy, and ensure our IT engineering and networking infrastructure operates in a compliant, hardened posture at all times.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Lead all RMF processes for system authorizations (ATO, IATT, IATO) and develop and maintain System Security Plans, Security Assessment Reports, and POA&Ms — tracking remediation within required timeframes
• Manage the continuous monitoring program including vulnerability scans, account audits, access reviews, and risk assessments across all protection levels
• Coordinate security control assessments with validators, SCAs, and Authorizing Officials, and interface with government security organizations (DISA, NSA, DIA, service CIOs) as the primary technical security representative
• Lead incident response for security events requiring investigation, containment, and reporting
• Provide direct leadership and mentorship to ISSOs, establishing performance expectations and ensuring comprehensive security coverage across all systems
• Manage GRC platforms, track compliance evidence, and brief leadership and customers on authorization status, security posture, and risk decisions

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of experience in information assurance or cybersecurity, with direct RMF and A&A experience
• DoD 8570/8140 compliance at IAM Level II or higher (e.g., CAP, CASP+, CISM, or CISSP)
• Demonstrated experience managing system authorization packages (SSPs, SARs, POA&Ms) across multiple classification levels
• Experience interfacing with government Authorizing Officials and security control assessors
• Strong understanding of NIST 800-53 security controls and CNSSI 1253
• Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• CISSP or CISM certification
• Experience with space systems or satellite program security environments
• Familiarity with GRC platforms (eMASS, Xacta, or similar)
• Prior experience leading or mentoring a cybersecurity team
• Background working with DISA STIGs and SCAP-based vulnerability management tools
• Experience briefing senior leadership and government customers on risk decisions

US Salary Range

$147,000 - $196,000 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:

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 .

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