<div class="content-intro"><p>Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. Today Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe – large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. </p> <p>With five satellites on orbit and many more set to launch soon, the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts. Astranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization.</p> <p>Astranis has raised over $1.2 billion from some of the world’s best investors, including Andreessen Horowitz, Baillie Gifford, Blackrock, Fidelity, Franklin Templeton, and Snowpoint, and employs a team of 500 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.</p></div><p class="p1"><strong>Senior Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)</strong></p> <p class="p1">The Senior Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) is responsible for leading the development, implementation, and oversight of Risk Management Framework (RMF), Information Security, and information assurance programs supporting classified and unclassified systems across collateral and Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) environments. This role ensures compliance with 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM) and applicable Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), safeguarding national security information while enabling mission success.</p> <p class="p1">The ISSM serves as the principal advisor on all classified information system security matters and collaborates closely with government customers, security leadership, and technical teams to maintain secure, compliant, and inspection-ready environments.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p class="p1">Working in coordination with the Chief Security Officer, the ISSM implements enterprise common controls and represents the organization with U.S. Government accrediting authorities, including Authorizing Officials (AOs) and Security Control Assessors (SCAs). The ISSM ensures a strong operational security posture across local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and standalone systems through proactive risk management and continuous monitoring.</p> <p><strong>Role</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p class="p1"><strong>Program Leadership, Compliance & RMF</strong></p> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li2">Lead and manage the Information System Security Program in accordance with NISPOM and applicable ICDs (e.g., ICD 503, ICD 705).<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></li> <li class="li2">Serve as principal advisor on all classified systems security matters.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></li> <li class="li2">Oversee RMF lifecycle activities, including system categorization, control implementation, assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></li> <li class="li2">Ensure systems meet classified processing requirements and maintain proper accreditation status.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></li> <li class="li2">Develop, review, and maintain System Security Plans (SSPs), policies, procedures (SPPs), and supporting artifacts.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></li> <li class="li2">Represent the organization with accrediting authorities; review and approve authorization packages.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></li> <li class="li2">Interface directly with Security Control Assessors (SCAs) to demonstrate compliance during assessments.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></li> </ul> <p class="p1"><strong>System Security & Continuous Monitoring</strong></p> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li2">Manage continuous monitoring programs, including vulnerability assessments, POA&M tracking, and audit reviews.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></li> <li class="li2">Analyze SIEM outputs and audit logs to identify anomalous or unauthorized activity.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></li> <li class="li2">Conduct self-assessments and implement corrective actions to address vulnerabilities and compliance gaps.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></li> <li class="li2">Maintain accurate system documentation, including SSPs, POA&Ms, and risk assessment reports.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></li> <li class="li2">Ensure configuration management, patching, and system hardening in alignment with STIG requirements.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></li> </ul> <p class="p1"><strong>Network, Operations & Incident Response</strong></p> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li2">Oversee the cybersecurity posture of LANs, WANs, and standalone systems.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></li> <li class="li2">Monitor systems to detect threats, vulnerabilities, and operational risks.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></li> <li class="li2">Manage COMSEC, media control, and data spill response procedures across classified environments.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></li> <li class="li2">Dev