At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers. Using an incremental, hardware-rich and low-cost approach, Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station. Haven Demo’s 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to fly and operate its own spacecraft. Next, Haven-1 is expected to become the world’s first commercial space station when it launches, followed by additional Haven modules to enable permanent human presence by 2030. Our team is all-in, committed to executing our mission safely and on time. If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us.

Vast is looking for a(n) Information Assurance Specialist II, reporting to the Information Security Manager, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of human-rated space stations.

The Information Assurance Specialist II supports the development of security policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with pertinent regulations and security standards (i.e. NIST SP 800-171 Rev 2, NIST 800-53 Rev 5).

This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Long Beach location.

Responsibilities:

Maintain compliance documentation for multiple standards/requirements such as NIST 800-171r2, NIST SP 800-53r5, CMMC 2.0, and ITAR/EAR
Support the build out of Vast’s compliance program for both corporate and mission environments
Evaluate and recommend security technologies, tools, and best practices.
Support change management and risk assessment efforts
Support all internal and external security assessments
Continuously monitor security systems, networks, and applications for compliance drift
Provide Information Security related training as required
Provide technical support to the Information Security Engineering function when appropriate

Minimum Qualifications:

2+ years of experience supporting compliance efforts in the Defense Industrial Base and/or within the broader commercial space industry
Previous experience implementing and documenting NIST standards (i.e. 800-53, 800-171, CSF)
Experience in continuously monitoring controls and conducting remediations
Experience in supporting certification assessments, gap assessments, self-assessments, and/or compliance audits.
Proficiency in security tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, antivirus, and vulnerability scanning.
Proficient understanding of cloud systems such as AWS, Google, and Azure

Preferred Skills & Experience:

Possess an active certification listed under DoD 8140 IAM Level II and/or IAT Level II (i.e. Security+ CE, CISSP, etc.)
Familiarity with assessment & authorization platforms such as eMASS.
Prior experience obtaining ATOs and other similar authorizations for classified environments
Prior experience working in a fast-paced startup environment.

Additional Requirements:

Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
Willingness to work overtime, or weekends to support critical mission milestones
Ability to lift up to 25lbs unassisted
Specific certifications, as appropriate

Pay Range: California

$44.10—$62.60 USD

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, generous paid time off; up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff and up to 10+ days of vacation for non-exempt staff with the ability to cash-out unused vacation annually, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks. We also take pride in offering exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee & onsite barista, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized as part of Vast’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees.

U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS

The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This status includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.