Cybersecurity Information System Security Manager
Anduril Industries is hiring a Cybersecurity Information System Security Manager in Irvine, United States. Level rates it ; you can apply on Anduril Industries.
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- On Level's scale, this cybersecurity role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
- Tools and skills the posting cites include computer vision.
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- Level lists 2,500+ other open roles at Anduril Industries.
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Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.
ABOUT THE TEAM
The Air Defense team builds robots that find other robots and knock them out of the sky. At a time when air superiority can no longer be taken for granted, the Air Defense team provides mission critical capabilities to warfighters. From detection to tracking, identification, deterrence, and defeat, our family of networked sensors and effectors enables our customers to rapidly close the kill chain against a broad range of UAS threats. Working across product, engineering, business development, logistics, operations, and mission success, the Air Defense team develops, tests, deploys, and sustains the Anduril Air Defense Family of Systems in challenging operational environments worldwide.
ABOUT THE JOB
Anduril's Air Defense division is seeking a Cybersecurity Information System Security Manager (ISSM) to own the cyber compliance posture of our command and control (C2) software systems. This role sits at the intersection of mission-critical software delivery and government cybersecurity accreditation — you will be responsible for building and maintaining the full cybersecurity authorization lifecycle, from policy development through artifact delivery, ensuring our systems meet the rigorous security standards required for Department of Defense deployment.
You will serve as the primary cybersecurity authority for your program, driving the end-to-end Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) accreditation process, enforcing security standard operating procedures, managing Plans of Action and Milestones (POAMs), and ensuring continuous compliance across development and operational environments. This is not a checkbox role — you will work directly with engineers, program managers, and government stakeholders to embed security into the development lifecycle while keeping pace with rapid software delivery.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Lead the development, submission, and management of all government cybersecurity authorization artifacts within eMASS, including System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), and supporting documentation required for Authority to Operate (ATO)
- Serve as the program Information System Security Manager (ISSM), maintaining continuous monitoring activities and ensuring compliance with Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements
- Develop, implement, and enforce cybersecurity standard operating procedures across the program, ensuring engineering teams adhere to security policies throughout the software development lifecycle
- Pull, tailor, and validate Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) applicable to program systems, coordinating remediation efforts with development teams
- Manage and execute application and infrastructure code scans, triaging findings and coordinating remediation with engineering
- Create, track, and manage Plans of Action and Milestones (POAMs), including risk assessments, mitigation strategies, and closure activities
- Advise program leadership on cybersecurity risk posture, emerging threats, and compliance status
- Interface directly with government cybersecurity stakeholders, Authorizing Officials (AOs), and Security Control Assessors (SCAs) throughout the accreditation lifecycle
- Collaborate with software engineers to integrate security controls into continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- United States citizenship with an active Secret or Top Secret security clearance
- Minimum 5 years of experience serving as an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) or in an equivalent cybersecurity compliance role
- Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience with eMASS, including artifact creation, submission, and package management
- Demonstrated experience delivering complete RMF authorization packages through to ATO
- Strong working knowledge of NIST Special Publication 800-53, NIST 800-37, and DoD cybersecurity policies (DoDI 8510.01)
- Experience pulling, applying, and validating STIG checklists across operating systems, applications, and network devices
- Experience with vulnerability scanning and code analysis tools (for example, Nessus, ACAS, SonarQube, Fortify, or equivalent)
- Proficiency in POAM creation, management, and closure processes
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with networking, communications systems, or command and control architectures
- DoD 8570/8140 certification (for example, Security+, CISSP, CISM, CAP, or equivalent)
- Experience supporting software-intensive programs with agile or DevSecOps development methodologies
- Familiarity with container security, cloud security architectures, or zero-trust frameworks
- Prior experience supporting air defense, missile defense, or integrated battle command systems
- Experience working with cross-functional engineering teams in a fast-paced, iterative development environment
- Experience with red team, blue team, or penetration testing methodologies
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:
Benefits
At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.
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By submitting your application, you consent to Anduril Industries using a third-party service provider to conduct pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence screening and assessing potential risks as part of your application process. This third-party service provider provides risk-intelligence services that may include analysis of sanctions and watchlists, adverse media, public-record information, and other lawful open-source or commercial data sources. This third-party service provider does not act as a consumer reporting agency. Use of this provider helps to ensure compliance with applicable laws and protect technology, intellectual property, and organizational security.
How we rate this
Cybersecurity Information System Security Manager at Anduril Industries rates 36 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
Little AI. AI is not part of the work.
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