Stratolaunch
Lead Security Engineer - Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)
$140K–$220K
Mojave, California, United States · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 14, 2026
- Experience
- 5–8 years or 8+ years of relevant experience; 5+ years of cybersecurity experience required.
- Education
- BS or applicable experience in lieu of a degree.
- Visa sponsorship
- U.S. citizenship is required; active U.S. Secret security clearance or higher, and ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance and additional program accesses as required.
About the job
Leads cybersecurity authorization, operation, and continuous monitoring of classified information systems supporting hypersonic programs, owning systems across their lifecycle.
What you'll do
- Serve as ISSM and lead Risk Management Framework implementation and authorization documentation for classified systems.
- Partner with IT and Engineering to build, secure, and operate classified environments, including SIPRNet and DISA STIG-based configurations.
- Coordinate security activities, training, and technical guidance with program teams, government stakeholders, and security staff.
What they ask for
- 5+ years of cybersecurity experience in aerospace, defense, intelligence, national security, or similarly regulated environments.
- Formal experience as an ISSM or senior ISSO for classified information systems, including RMF authorization documentation.
- U.S. citizenship; active U.S. Secret clearance or higher, and ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret clearance and additional program accesses as required.
- Relevant cybersecurity certification (e.g., Security+, CISSP, CISM, or equivalent); onsite work required.
Nice to have
- Experience establishing a classified computing environment or taking a system from initial architecture through ATO.
- Experience supporting SIPRNet implementation, authorization, or operations; active U.S. Top Secret clearance.
Pay
$140,000–$185,000 USD base salary; $173,000–$220,000 USD base salary
Tools
RMF, SSPs, POA&Ms, SIPRNet, DISA STIGs, DAAPM, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171
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