Classified Information Systems Security Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Classified Information Systems Security Manager
Huntsville, AL (On-site)

Who We Are

Aurex is a mission-focused aerospace and defense company building the next frontier of deterrence. From hypersonics and missile defense to hardened networks and orbital systems, we design, test, and deliver the platforms that turn unproven ideas into battlefield-ready capability.

Born in Huntsville and built for speed, Aurex brings together aerospace veterans, combat-tested operators, and forward-leaning technologists to solve problems that matter—fast. We move from whiteboard to warfighter with precision, clarity, and zero tolerance for fluff.

Job Summary

Aurex is seeking an experienced Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) to lead the protection and compliance of classified information systems supporting our programs and facilities in Huntsville, Alabama. The ISSM will serve as Aurex's subject matter expert for classified information systems and processing environments, ensuring systems are operated and maintained in accordance with applicable U.S. Government regulations, contractual requirements, customer guidance, and company security policies.

The ISSM will interpret, develop, implement, and enforce classified information systems security requirements while managing security activities throughout the system lifecycle. This includes system authorization and reauthorization, continuous monitoring, security assessments, audits, remediation, incident response, and system decommissioning.

This position reports to the Vice President of Information Technology (VP of IT) and the applicable Program Manager and requires close coordination with Information Technology, Security, Program Management, system administrators, users, customers, and government security representatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary Information Systems Security Manager and point of contact for classified networks and information systems within assigned Aurex programs and facilities.
• Advise the VP of IT and Program Manager on cybersecurity requirements, system security posture, identified risks, compliance issues, authorization status, and corrective actions.
• Implement and maintain required security controls for systems that process classified information.
• Manage information systems security throughout the system lifecycle, including initial authorization, reauthorization, continuous monitoring, security assessments, audits, decommissioning, and decertification.
• Ensure classified systems are operated and maintained in accordance with approved security documentation, authorization requirements, customer direction, and applicable U.S. Government security regulations.
• Organize, manage, and monitor security activities to ensure required program, assessment, and authorization milestones are achieved.
• Develop and track corrective action plans for identified security deficiencies and ensure remediation activities are completed within established timelines.
• Identify cybersecurity, compliance, schedule, and operational risks and communicate recommendations to appropriate company and program leadership.
• Conduct or support security investigations and prepare required incident reports and supporting documentation.
• Develop, coordinate, and conduct classified information systems security education, training, and awareness briefings.
• Maintain detailed records of information systems security activities and provide status reporting regarding classified systems, compliance activities, incidents, risks, and corrective actions.
• Support classified information processing requirements, secure facility accreditations, and applicable joint-use and co-use agreements with U.S. Government agencies.
• Coordinate system changes and security activities that may affect system authorization, accreditation, program operations, or customer requirements.
• Coordinate security activities across Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Program Management, Facility Security, and other applicable functional areas.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to Information Systems Security personnel, system administrators, and other team members supporting classified environments.
• Provide technical input regarding staffing, training, certification, and resource requirements necessary to support classified information systems.
• Partner with U.S. Government agencies and customer organizations regarding inspections, assessments, authorization activities, investigations, incidents, and other reportable security matters.
• Support government security reviews, inspections, and audits and coordinate corrective actions resulting from findings or deficiencies.
• Represent Aurex on classified information systems security matters during customer meetings, technical exchanges, assessments, and authorization activities, as authorized by company and program leadership.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience administering classified information systems security.
• In-depth knowledge of Industrial Security and cybersecurity requirements associated with classified programs and information systems.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable security frameworks, regulations, and guidance, including NISPOM, DAAPM, NIST Special Publications, and other applicable U.S. Government cybersecurity requirements.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and U.S. Government information system authorization and accreditation processes.
• Experience implementing, assessing, documenting, and maintaining cybersecurity controls for classified information systems.
• Strong understanding of the principles and methods used to establish, operate, and maintain compliant classified information systems security programs.
• Working knowledge of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) technologies and cybersecurity monitoring and assessment tools.
• Current applicable DoD 8140 Cyber Workforce qualification/certification appropriate for Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level II responsibilities, such as CISSP, CISM, Security+, or another applicable approved certification.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with government security representatives, industry security professionals, program management, technical stakeholders, and internal customers.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and cybersecurity tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to independently manage multiple priorities and classified information systems in a deadline-driven environment.
• Must currently possess, or be eligible to obtain and maintain, the U.S. Government security clearance and accesses required for assigned classified programs and information systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting classified information systems and classified facilities.
• Experience supporting U.S. Government classified environments.

Work Environment

This position is located at Aurex facilities in Huntsville, Alabama and requires an onsite presence Monday through Friday due to the classified nature of the work. Remote or hybrid work is not available for duties requiring access to classified systems or facilities.

This position may require continued eligibility for access to classified information and systems. Continued employment is contingent upon maintaining all security clearance, access, and eligibility requirements applicable to assigned programs.

How You Will Be Rewarded

The salary range for this role is $165,000 - $195,000 annually . We offer a comprehensive total rewards approach to compensation, providing incentives and benefits that extend far beyond the base salary. Compensation is determined by the candidate’s work experience, education, training, and relevant skills. We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support our employees' health, well-being, and professional growth.

Job Location: Huntsville, AL

Aurex is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It prohibits discrimination, retaliation, or any type of harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, citizenship, immigration status, or any other legally protected status in employment, including in hiring, firing, and recruiting decisions. All applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States for positions at Aurex. There may be limited circumstances in which a law, regulation, executive order, or government contract would require certain citizenship; only in those limited circumstances would Aurex require certain citizenship status to comply with the relevant law, regulation, executive order, or government contract applicable to that position. For all other positions, Aurex does not consider an applicant’s citizenship but only requires that the applicant be authorized to work lawfully in the United States. If a position is one that falls under export control laws and regulations requiring authorization from the U.S. government to access export-controlled items, any hiring is contingent on the applicant passing the export compliance assessment, which is separate from the I-9 process, for that specific position. A background check will be required prior to any hire.

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