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Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)

Aalyria · Remote (United States) · Remote

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About Aalyria

Aalyria is a leading technology company that supplies laser communications technology and temporospatial software-defined networking platforms to the aerospace industry. Backed by Battery.

About the role

Aalyria Technologies is seeking a highly experienced Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) to lead the accreditation, operation, and sustained compliance of a newly established, multi-domain classified facility in Chantilly, Virginia. This is a senior individual contributor role with broad technical and programmatic responsibility across a complex, multi-network environment supporting multiple government customers at varying classification levels.

What they're looking for

  • Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility, must be in-scope and fully adjudicated at time of hire, no interim clearances considered
  • 10+ years of progressive information security experience, with a minimum of 5 years in an ISSM or senior ISSO role within an IC or IC-adjacent contractor environment
  • Demonstrated, hands-on experience with ICD 503 and IC-specific A&A processes, candidates with DoD RMF experience only will require supplemental evaluation against IC requirements
  • Multi-domain classified network experience including JWICS, SIPRNet, and NIPRNet, working knowledge of the accreditation and operational differences between enclaves
  • Experience managing concurrent ATO/ATC processes for multiple systems across different government authorization authorities simultaneously
  • Working familiarity with TEMPEST/EMSEC standards and their application to classified facility network infrastructure and RED/BLACK separation requirements
More about this role

Aalyria Technologies is seeking a highly experienced Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) to lead the accreditation, operation, and sustained compliance of a newly established, multi-domain classified facility in Chantilly, Virginia. This is a senior individual contributor role with broad technical and programmatic responsibility across a complex, multi-network environment supporting multiple government customers at varying classification levels.

The ISSM will serve as the primary interface between Aalyria and government Authorizing Officials (AOs), ISSOs, and program security personnel across multiple networks and enclaves. The selected candidate will join during the facility standup phase and will have significant influence over security architecture, policy, and procedures from the ground up. This role requires deep, hands-on familiarity with IC-specific accreditation frameworks, multi-domain network environments, and the operational discipline to build and sustain a rigorous information security program. During the facility standup phase, the ISSM will carry direct ISSO responsibilities for initial systems prior to additional security team staffing, these...

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