Director, Information Security - ABL Space Systems Los Angeles, California Bookmark Share Print 157 0 4

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ABL Space Systems was founded in 2017 by veterans of SpaceX and Morgan Stanley to develop low-cost launch vehicles for the small satellite industry. More importantly, we’re building a launch system we are truly proud of – no gimmicks or over-design, just reliable, rapidly deployable launches. We’re an ambitious team with big goals and, together, we’re determined to prove that reaching space can be simple, efficient, and routine.

When launch day arrives, we want you by our side

As Director of Information Security, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring a strategic, comprehensive enterprise cybersecurity and IT risk management program. You will provide the vision and leadership necessary to manage the risk to the organization and will ensure business alignment, effective governance, system and product availability, integrity, and confidentiality. You have experience supporting compliance initiatives such as NIST,DOD, NSA and other cybersecurity standards and can support implementation and execution of the policies and procedures that come out of it. As the needs of the organization become clear and your strategy laid out, you will work to recruit a small group of talented Engineers to execute your roadmap.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Collaborate organization wide to promote a culture of security 

Develop an Information Security risk mitigation strategy and roadmap to execute.

Work with security and IT teams to identify threats and problem areas, using that feedback to further strengthen tools and technologies 

Support IDS/IPS and other security appliances including MFA, remote access devices, NAC, WAF, DDOS and network-based malware protection 

Lead Compliance and Policy efforts working with outside vendors and government agencies to ensure appropriate levels of compliance.

Identify, Recruit, and Hire talented Information Security Engineers

Actively mentors/coaches junior teammates to deliver information security solutions that provide value and meet departmental objectives 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

15+ years in the Information Security industry, developing, implementing, and monitoring enterprise cybersecurity risk management programs

5+ years of leading major security initiatives, leading security teams, and advising organizations on Information Security strategy.

Bachelor’s degree in Information/Cyber Security, Information Risk, Information Risk Management, Information Systems, Computer Science, or Information Management required 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Experience leading major compliance initiatives such as NIST, DOD or NSA

Experience working with Regulatory bodies and government agencies to evaluate and approve security strategy

WHAT WE LOOK FOR:

Critical thinking: ABL engineers understand the “why” behind all design decisions, operational events and test outcomes

Ability to deal with ambiguity: ABL engineers must be comfortable defining their own pathway to an objective

End-to end ownership: projects are delivered fully complete and ready for flight

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENTS

Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time

Ability to life 50 pounds with reasonable accommodations

Ability to use a computer to complete assignments

Ability to communicate with individuals and groups in person, by phone and telepresence

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will typically work in an office environment

ITAR Requirement

This position requires access to information protected under US export control laws, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations. As such, US person status (including US citizens, permanent residents, asylees, and refugees) is a required qualification for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, genetics, or citizenship status (when otherwise legally authorized to work and access export-controlled data) and will not be discriminated against on the basis of such characteristics or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We encourage applicants of all ages.

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