Information Systems Security Officer, Space

Anduril's Space team is dedicated to expanding AI-powered capabilities into space, enhancing Space Domain Awareness, Space Control, and Command and Control for U.S. military and allied partners.

As the Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO), you will serve as a hands-on security practitioner responsible for day-to-day compliance execution and vulnerability management across assigned systems.

Responsibilities:

• Execute vulnerability scanning using ACAS/Tenable across all networks and coordinate remediation of findings with IT Engineering and Networking teams within CAT I/II/III timelines.
• Apply and validate STIGs using Evaluate-STIG, SCAP, SCC, and manual review; document all findings and remediation status.
• Configure and monitor security tooling including Security Center, endpoint protection, and Splunk SIEM , investigating security events and escalating per established incident response procedures.
• Manage user access controls by enforcing least privilege and RBAC across all systems, processing account requests, and conducting regular access reviews.
• Conduct weekly audits and security configuration reviews, monitoring for atypical usage, access anomalies, and unauthorized changes per JSIG requirements.
• Maintain all security artifacts including STIG checklists, scan results, vulnerability reports, compliance matrices, and audit logs.
• Support security assessments by collecting evidence, preparing documentation, and providing technical demonstrations to assessors.

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in cybersecurity or information assurance with hands-on compliance execution.
• DoD 8570/8140 compliance at IAT Level II or higher (e.g., Security+, CySA+, or CCNA Security).
• Hands-on experience with ACAS/Tenable, SCAP, SCC, or Evaluate-STIG.
• Working knowledge of DISA STIGs, NIST 800-53 security controls, and vulnerability remediation workflows.
• Experience managing user access controls and conducting account/access reviews.
• Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Splunk SIEM configuration, log analysis, and alert tuning.
• Familiarity with JSIG or ICD 503 assessment processes.
• Experience working in a space systems or satellite program security environment.
• Exposure to GRC platforms such as eMASS or Xacta.
• Prior experience supporting security control assessments or ATO packages.
• CompTIA CySA+, CEH, or GIAC certifications.

The salary range for this role is $112,000-$149,000 USD per year.