K2 Space
Information Systems Security Manager (TS//SCI)
$160K–$200K
Los Angeles, CA +1 · Manager · Full-time · Posted Apr 20, 2026
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles - Experience
- Master’s degree plus 4 years’ experience or bachelor’s degree plus 6 years’ experience; 5+ years working in information assurance for national security systems.
- Education
- Master’s degree in cybersecurity, IT, or a related field, or bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, IT, or a related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- 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.
About the job
Leads cybersecurity compliance and security operations for classified and unclassified systems, including security teams, authorization activities, and secure infrastructure implementation.
What you'll do
- Build and manage a team of Information System Security Officers and maintain the formal Information Systems Security Program.
- Develop security policies, conduct risk assessments and audits, and manage authorization packages and system accreditations.
- Coordinate with technical teams and government stakeholders on secure systems, incident response, training, and compliance.
What they ask for
- Master’s degree in cybersecurity, IT, or related field plus 4 years’ experience, or bachelor’s degree in those fields plus 6 years’ experience; also requires 5+ years 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; experience developing SSP, SAR/SAP, POA&M, and RMF evidence.
- Current DoD 8570/8140 Tier III certification or higher; experience as an ISSM, ISSO, or ISSE.
- Active TS/SCI clearance and willingness to submit to a CI polygraph.
Nice to have
- Additional cybersecurity certifications (CAP, CEH, GSEC, GSLC); experience supporting Defense and Intelligence Community programs.
- Familiarity with secure cloud and hybrid environments, or experience obtaining ATO for an operational aerospace system.
Pay
$160,000 - $200,000 USD base salary
Tools
NIST SP 800-53, DoDI 8510.01, CNSSI 1253, JSIG/ICD 503, STIG/SRG, Tenable Nessus, SCAP, DISA STIG Viewer
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