Information Assurance Lead – Governance, Risk, Compliance

Axiom Space

Information Assurance Lead overseeing cybersecurity compliance and risk management at Axiom Space. Leading security audits, technical assessments, and cross-functional collaboration for mission-critical infrastructure.

Posted 7/25/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in Information Assurance and Cybersecurity, with a strong focus on compliance and risk management. Proven ability to lead security audits, implement security frameworks, and integrate security controls throughout the system development life cycle.

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Information Assurance LeadershipCybersecurity Compliance ManagementNIST Cybersecurity FrameworksRisk Management ExpertiseTechnical Security Assessments

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Hard Skills

CybersecurityRisk ManagementIT AuditThreat ModelingSecurity AssessmentsAgile Project ManagementSecurity Tooling IntegrationContinuous MonitoringGovernanceCompliance

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingJudgmentOrganizationCommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

SIEMGRC PlatformsSecurity ControlsDefensive MitigationsSystem Development Life Cycle

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPCISMCISAGSNACCA

Industry Keywords

NISTCMMCISO 27001ITAREARMITRE ATT&CKD3FENDSPARTACybersecurity FrameworksRegulatory Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecuritySDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design and implementation of the Information Assurance roadmap, ensuring all internal and customer-facing systems align with the organizational risk appetite and modern threat landscapes.
Function as the primary point of contact and lead for all security audits and certifications (NIST, CMMC, ISO 27001).
Oversee technical security assessments and threat modeling for complex networks.
Partner with Engineering, Legal, and Program stakeholders to integrate robust security controls and defensive mitigations into the system development life cycle (SDLC).
Lead the integration of cybersecurity requirements into the procurement lifecycle; partner with Safety and Mission Assurance to define technical security baselines for suppliers and manage the end-to-end audit process to ensure compliance with NIST 800-53/171 and CMMC standards.
Drive automation in the compliance space by integrating security tooling (SIEM, GRC platforms, etc.) to create a continuous monitoring environment.
Translate complex security risks into business contexts for leadership, providing actionable insights on emerging adversary trends, defensive readiness, and regulatory changes.
Implement and maintain agile project management methodologies throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related discipline; or equivalent practical experience, defined as 8+ years of progressively responsible experience in Information Assurance, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, or IT Audit.
Minimum of 8+ years in technical cybersecurity roles, including at least 3 years with a primary focus on cybersecurity compliance, governance, risk, or audit functions.
Relevant industry certifications strongly preferred, such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, GSNA, CCA, or comparable credentials demonstrating expertise in security leadership, governance, and assurance.
Demonstrated expert-level knowledge of NIST cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., SP 800-53, SP 800-171), CMMC requirements, and the safeguarding of sensitive, regulated, and export-controlled information (ITAR/EAR), and practical application of threat informed defense models (MITRE ATT&CK/D3FEND/SPARTA).
Track record of making things happen in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.
Uses good judgement to problem-solve proactively, positively impacting hard challenges.
Demonstrated organization skills to meet tight deadlines with high-quality results.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Axiom Space fosters a work environment inclusive of all perspectives.
Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones.