Information Systems Security Manager (TS//SCI)

The role

The Information Systems Security Manager will oversee and maintain compliance with cybersecurity regulations for space systems and infrastructure. This role involves developing security policies, managing risk assessments, and providing technical leadership for security architecture and implementation.

What you will do

• Build and manage a team of Information System Security Officers.
• Develop and maintain a formal Information Systems Security Program.
• Ensure compliance with NIST, RMF, and other relevant cybersecurity frameworks.
• Develop, implement, and enforce information security policies and procedures.
• Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability analyses, and security audits.
• Manage security authorization packages and maintain system accreditations.
• Institute and implement a Configuration Control Board (CCB) charter.
• Ensure technical and annual training for ISSOs, network administrators, and System Administrators.
• Coordinate with CPSO on approval of external information systems.
• Work with IT, engineering, program management and government agencies to ensure secure operations.

Required qualifications

• Master’s degree in cybersecurity, IT, or a related field +4 years’ experience or Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, IT, or a related field, + 6 years’ experience.
• 5+ years working in information assurance for national security systems.
• Hands-on experience with NIST SP 800-53, DoDI 8510.01, CNSSI 1253, JSIG/ICD 503, and STIG/SRG application and other DoD cybersecurity policies.
• Proficiency in Tenable Nessus, SCAP, DISA STIG Viewer, log/monitoring, and familiarity with patch management.
• Experience developing and maintaining SSP, SAR/SAP, POA&M, and RMF evidence with strong technical writing skills.
• Knowledge of network security, Windows/Linux hardening, virtualization, endpoint protection, identity & access management, encryption/key management, and secure configuration baselines.
• Strong understanding of system security architecture and risk management.
• Experience as an ISSM, ISSO, or ISSE.
• Current DoD 8570/8140 Tier III certification or higher (CISSP, CISM, etc.).
• Active TS/SCI Clearance.
• Willingness to submit to a CI polygraph.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Nice to have

• Additional cybersecurity certifications (CAP, CEH, GSEC, GSLC).
• Experience supporting Defense and Intelligence Community programs.
• Familiarity with secure cloud and hybrid environments (e.g., DoD Cloud SRG, IL2–IL6, GovCloud, IC ITE).
• Experience in standing up new secure networks at a commercial organization (SCI or SAP).
• Experience obtaining Authority to Operate (ATO) of an operational aerospace system (satellite, aircraft, etc.).

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Medical/dental/vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave

Before you apply

• Must be a U.S. person as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 or otherwise eligible for a federally issued export control license.
• Requires active TS/SCI Clearance.
• Requires willingness to submit to a CI polygraph.

About the company

K2 is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown for missions from LEO to deep space. The company is a high-growth Series D-funded startup.