The Aerospace Corporation

Security Director, Information Assurance

The Aerospace Corporation$144K — $217K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Typically 8+ years relevant experience with a bachelor's degree in Collateral information security, Information Assurance, or Cyber Security.
  • DoD 8570/8140 IAM Level III Certification (CISSP, GSLC) required.
  • 5+ years in personnel and program management, overseeing multidisciplinary teams.
  • Extensive COMSEC expertise, including key management and device lifecycle management.
  • Experience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process applicable to information systems, including ATO submissions.
  • Requires an active Top Secret/SCI security clearance, U.S. citizenship necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee assessment and authorization, continuous monitoring, and accreditation of classified systems.
  • Conduct system reviews for compliance with security protocols.
  • Collaborate with management and government reps to implement IA requirements.
  • Identify and communicate new IA regulations and requirements.
  • Translate organization objectives into security solutions that meet strategic intent.
  • Develop and implement security plans for computer systems along with on-campus staff.
  • Coordinate information security tests and corporate system inspections.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health care and wellness plans.
  • Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation.
  • Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options.
  • 401(k) Plan with substantial company-paid benefits based on service duration.
  • Professional growth and development programs for career advancement.
  • Relocation assistance for eligible candidates.
  • Inclusive work environment focused on teamwork and respect.
Full Job Description
The Aerospace Enterprise Protection and Resilience organization provides quality leadership, services and solutions to safeguard people and the environment, secure and protect company information and assets and enhance operational efficiency.

Working as the Security Director, Information Assurance, you will oversee the activities of the Information Assurance, COMSEC and Special Access Programs (SAP) departments related to the safeguarding and processing of classified information on Aerospace-owned information systems. This position is responsible for working with Department of War (DoW), Intelligence Community (IC) and Special Access Programs (SAP) and will support Aerospace customers within classified environments.

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility in El Segundo, CA.

What You'll Be Doing
  • Responsible for the Assessment and Authorization, Continuous Monitoring, and the overall Accreditation of classified systems in El Segundo and other operating locations, as necessary
  • Conducts system reviews to ensure ongoing systems compliance
  • Interacts with all levels of management, technical staff and government representatives to ensure Information Assurance (IA) requirements are properly implemented and followed
  • Communicates and identifies new IA regulations and requirements
  • Contributes to and translates complex organization objectives into solutions which meet security strategic intent and technical compliance
  • Will work on-campus alongside staff to review, develop and implement security plans for new and existing computer systems, in order to achieve assessment and authorization
  • Coordinates information security tests, reviews and inspections of corporate systems
  • Oversees US government customer inspections in El Segundo and other operating locations, as necessary
  • Establishes and maintains an effective security awareness and education program
  • Participates in investigations of actual or suspected security violations
  • Oversees corporate response to data spill remediation steps and reports results of such incidents/investigations to appropriate customer security representatives Trains and mentors new staff members to ensure operational readiness and knowledge transfer
  • Develops, interprets, and enforces policies, processes, and procedures governing collateral information systems
  • Serves as the primary security liaison between the program and Mission IT organization
  • Manages and oversees the Enterprise COMSEC program


What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements:
  • Typically, 8 or more years of relevant experience with Bachelor's degree (i.e. Collateral information security, Information Assurance and or Cyber Security)
  • DoD 8570/8140 IAM Level III Certification (CISSP, GSLC)
  • 5+ years of personnel and program management experience, including supervision of multidisciplinary security teams, budget oversight, and strategic planning
  • Comprehensive COMSEC expertise, including key management, cryptographic device lifecycle management)
  • Experience and technical application of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process, as it applies to assessment and authorization of collateral information systems
  • Experience with the RMF System submission for ATO's
  • This position requires an active Top Secret/SCI security clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain and maintain a security clearance


How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:
  • 12 or more years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's Degree
  • Special Access Program (SAP) experience, including familiarity with SAP security protocols, indoctrination procedures, and compartmented information handling requirements
  • COMSEC program management experience, including cryptographic key management, and compliance with security policies and procedures
  • Classified IT architecture experience, with demonstrated knowledge of secure network design, cross-domain solutions, and accreditation processes for classified systems


We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.

(Min - Max)
$144,800.00 - $217,200.00

Pay Basis: Annual

Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:
  • Operate Strategically
  • Lead Change
  • Engage with Impact
  • Foster Innovation
  • Deliver Results


Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.

Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:
  • Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
  • Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
  • Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
  • 401(k) Plan - Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
  • Relocation assistance
  • Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
  • Education assistance programs
  • An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect


We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other-the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

About The Aerospace Corporation

The Aerospace Corporation is a nonprofit corporation that operates a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) headquartered in El Segundo, California. The corporation provides technical guidance and advice on all aspects of space missions to military, civil, and commercial customers. Aerospace also designs and develops spacecraft, sensors, and other systems in support of national security, civil, and commercial customers. The corporation has more than 4,000 employees and operates a number of laboratories and test facilities across the United States.
Learn more about The Aerospace Corporation
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4,000 employees
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Founded
1960

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