Classified Information Systems Security Manager Security Clearance

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.

• 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…