Manager, Information Security Management
SES Satellites · McLean, VA · 2 days ago
Information Technology$136k–$187k/yrFull-time
Primary Responsibilities / Key Result Areas
- Lead assigned domains of the SES ISMS end to end, while actively contributing to the development and continuous improvement of all others
- Perform information security risk assessments for new projects, services and initiatives, and drive the resulting risk treatment to closure
- Plan and deliver information security projects within time, cost and scope
- Maintain and expand SES’s certification portfolio, including ISO 27001, SOC 2 and PCI DSS, and contribute to SOX audit activities
- Build trusted working relationships with stakeholders across business and engineering, positioning security as an enabler and securing buy-in for the security agenda
- Progressively take on people leadership of the US-based team
Competencies
- Ability to explain security rationale, risks and controls convincingly to non-technical and executive audiences
- Excellent stakeholder management: builds trust across business and engineering and secures buy-in without formal authority
- Strong project management skills with the discipline to deliver within time, cost and scope
- Sound analytical skills with the ability to reach practical, defensible conclusions, particularly in risk assessment
- Consultative working style: achieves compliance through engagement rather than enforcement
- Able to coach, develop and give direction to team members, formally or informally
Qualifications & Experience
- Degree in Computer Science or related field and minimum of 9 years of industry related experience
- US nationality is a must
- Strong knowledge of information security standards and frameworks, including the ISO 27000 series, NIST SP-800 series, SOC 2 and PCI DSS
- Broad technical security foundation across networks, systems, applications, cloud environments and vulnerability management
- Hands-on experience implementing and maintaining an ISMS in accordance with ISO 27001, including certification audit cycles
- Prior experience leading or mentoring team members is a plus
- Relevant certifications (e.g., ISO 27001 Lead Implementer, ISO 27005 Certified Risk Manager, CISM, CISA, CISSP) and knowledge of the satellite industry are a plus
Pay
The salary range for this full-time position is $136,000 - $187,000. Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and geographic location. Individual compensation within the range is determined based on work location and a variety of factors, including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, and relevant education or training. Additional compensation and benefits may apply depending on the location and terms of employment.