Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)

Job Description

Job Description

About Castelion

Castelion is bringing a new approach to defense development and production : one that focuses on short, iterative design cycles, rapid testing in development, and modern commercial manufacturing strategies for production at scale. We're designing, building, and testing next generation long range strike weapons systems to give America and its Allies a definitive edge and deter future conflicts.

Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)

• This position requires a TS / SCI Clearance and Special Access Program Experience

Castelion Corporation is looking for an experienced ISSM to manage and maintain the Classified Networks out of our Torrance location. The ideal candidate will be a dedicated security professional with a demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a team in a fast-paced, high-tech environment.

The ISSM's primary function serves as a principal expert and manager on all matters, technical and otherwise, involving the security of information systems under his / her purview. Primary support will be working within Special Access Programs (SAPs) supporting Department of Defense (DoD) agencies, such as HQ Air Force, NAVY, Army, DARPA, etc. The position will provide "day-to-day" support, oversight, and maintenance for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities.

As the site ISSM you will own the end-to-end Information Assurance Program for all classified and controlled information systems at our Torrance facility. You will partner with Program Management, Engineering, IT, Security, and the Cognizant Security Agency (DCSA / SAPCO) to obtain and sustain ATO on schedule, mentor a growing ISSO team, and keep our environment audit ready every day.

Responsibilities

Basic Qualifications

Preferred Skills and Experience

Additional Information

All employees are granted long-term stock incentives as part of their employment as Castelion. All employees receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance, and the company offers three weeks of paid time off per year.

Leadership Qualities

Bias to Action and Creative Problem Solving . Desire and experience questioning assumptions in ways that lead to break through ideas that are ultimately implemented. Successfully bring in applicable processes / concepts / materials from other industries to achieve efficiency gains. Ability to personally resolve minor issues in development without requiring significant support.

High Commitment, High Initiative . A successful candidate will have a genuine passion for Castelion's mission and consistently look for ways to contribute to the company's technical goals and prevent hardware blockers. Ability to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding atmosphere. Strong sense of accountability and integrity.

Clear Communicator. Proactively communicates blockers. Trusted in previous roles to be voice of company with regulators, suppliers, gate keepers and customers. Capable of tactfully managing relationships with stakeholders to achieve company-desired outcomes without compromising relationships. Emails, IMs and verbal interactions are logical, drive clarity, and detailed enough to eliminate ambiguity.

ITAR Requirements :

Employment with Castelion is governed on the basis of competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin / ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.