Information Systems Security Manager

Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.
We are seeking an experienced Information Systems Security Manager to lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of our information security strategy. In this role, you will safeguard our organization’s information systems and data against threats and vulnerabilities. You will collaborate closely with IT, compliance, and executive teams to ensure effective security measures are in place and managed efficiently.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and enforce information security policies, procedures, and guidelines to comply with industry standards and regulations.
• Monitor, assess, and address security threats, vulnerabilities, and risks; recommend and implement appropriate measures.
• Conduct regular security assessments, audits, and penetration tests to identify and address potential weaknesses.
• Lead the incident response process, including investigation, mitigation, and reporting of security breaches and incidents.
• Collaborate with IT teams to integrate security controls into the organization’s infrastructure, applications, and operations.
• Develop and maintain System Security Plans (SSP) and Plans of Action and Milestones (POAM).
• Stay updated on emerging security trends, technologies, and best practices; adapt strategies to counter new threats.
• Provide training and awareness programs to promote a culture of security and ensure adherence to policies.
• Oversee and manage CMMC version 2 Level 2 compliance efforts, leveraging your experience to guide our initiatives.
• Apply NIST standards and frameworks to our security practices and policies.
• Monitor the network for compliance, manage remediation efforts, and ensure adherence to security protocols.
• Handle incident response reporting and triage to ensure prompt resolution of security incidents.
• Use security assessment and hardening tools to evaluate and enhance system security.
• Manage multiple tasks efficiently with minimal supervision in a dynamic environment.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Cybersecurity, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in information security, including at least 2 years in a managerial or leadership role.
• Proven experience with CMMC version 2 Level 2 compliance.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or equivalent are strongly preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of information security principles, risk management, and regulatory requirements (e.g., CMMC, FedRAMP).
• Experience with security technologies such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, encryption, and vulnerability management tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to communicate complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage cross-functional teams and projects.
• Proficiency in monitoring networks for compliance and handling incident response.
• Familiarity with various security assessment and hardening tools.
• Self-starter with excellent multitasking and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to a dynamic work environment.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen as a security clearance is required to perform this role.   As such, candidates with an active U.S. Security Clearance are preferred.

CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package featuring health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life and retirement plans.  CesiumAstro, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.   
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